Huginn vs n8n
Both Huginn and n8n are self-hosted alternatives to IFTTT, Make and Zapier. Both are filed under Automation.
Side by side
| Field | Huginn | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Build agents that monitor and act on your behalf. | Free node based Workflow Automation Tool. Easily automate tasks across different services. |
| GitHub stars | 50,255 | 209,308 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0, Commons-Clause |
| Platforms | Ruby | Nodejs |
| Latest release | v2026.11.01, 2 November 2026 | stable, 30 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Automation | Automation |
| Website | https://github.com/huginn/huginn | https://n8n.io/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/huginn/huginn | https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- n8n has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 209,308 against 50,255.
- n8n recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 1 November 2026.
- Huginn has the newer release on record: v2026.11.01, 2 November 2026, against stable, 30 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Huginn is listed under MIT; n8n under Apache-2.0, Commons-Clause.
- Platforms differ: Huginn lists Ruby; n8n lists Nodejs.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Automation.