Self-Hosted Node-RED Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Node-RED as a self-hosted solution if you are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted alternative is n8n, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Node-RED and eight of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Node-RED are Sim Studio, ioBroker, Flowise and Agentic Signal.

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Node-RED alternatives are mainly Workflow Automation Tools, but if you're looking for Home Automation Tools or Large Language Model (LLM) Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Workflow Automation, Task Automation and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Node-RED.
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  1. n8n icon

    n8n

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    Leverage a versatile automation tool to streamline tasks and workflows across different platforms using an adaptable, open-source framework. Ideal for self-hosted solutions and SaaS, n8n supports a broad spectrum of integrations with third-party services like Slack, Trello, and Google Sheets.

    146 n8n alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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  2. Sim Studio icon

    Sim Studio

     14 likes

    Sim Studio is a powerful platform for building, testing, and optimizing agentic workflows. It provides developers with intuitive tools to design sophisticated agent-based applications through a visual interface.

    39 Sim Studio alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
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  4. ioBroker icon

    ioBroker

     44 likes

    ioBroker is an integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on Smart home, Building Automation, Smart Metering, Ambient Assisted Living, Process Automation, Visualization and Data Logging. It aims to be a possible replacement or extension for software like f.e.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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    Agentic Signal

     1 like

    Agentic Signal is a visual workflow builder that lets you automate complex tasks using AI models running locally (via Ollama) and rich integrations (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Weather, and more).

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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  8. iot-dashboard icon

    iot-dashboard

     5 likes

    A generic dashboard application based on JavaScript, HTML and CSS that runs in modern browsers. Allows to arrange and configure widgets to display data from any datasource providing a flexible, well documented A Plugin API.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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  10. Trigger.dev icon

    Trigger.dev

     1 like

    Trigger.dev is an open source platform and SDK which allows you to create long-running background jobs. Write normal async code, deploy, and never hit a timeout.

    8 Trigger.dev alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Flumio icon

    Flumio

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    A modern automation platform that lets you build powerful workflows with a simple drag-and-drop interface. It combines the power of custom development with the speed of a no-code/low-code tool.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Linux
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