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n8n vs deconz-rest-plugin
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars, 60,739 forks, 1,143 open issues and last shipped yesterday. deconz-rest-plugin has 1,909 stars, 528 forks, 145 open issues and last shipped 8 days ago. n8n leads on adoption by 10,633% (204,887 vs 1,909 stars). n8n is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; deconz-rest-plugin is written in C++ under BSD-3-Clause. n8n has attracted 30% as many forks as stars, deconz-rest-plugin 28%. n8n was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| n8n | deconz-rest-plugin | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 205K | ★ 1.9K |
| License | Custom / other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Written in | TypeScript | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-10 |
| Forks | ⑂ 61K | ⑂ 528 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick n8n if
- You weight community size — 205K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick deconz-rest-plugin if
- You want the deconz-rest-plugin feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the BSD-3-Clause license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and deconz-rest-plugin fits your workflow better
About n8n
n8n is a visual workflow automation platform built in TypeScript that combines a drag and drop editor with custom code execution. It lives in the integration and automation ecosystem, positioned as an open alternative to proprietary services like Zapier. Users design multi step workflows—called “n8n flows”—that connect apps, services, and custom logic to automate repetitive tasks.
About deconz-rest-plugin
deCONZ REST plugin is a C++ REST API server that exposes Zigbee 3.0, Zigbee Home Automation and Zigbee Light Link devices — lights, switches and sensors — to any application that can speak HTTP, and it is aimed at self hosters running a ConBee USB dongle or a RaspBee shield on a Raspberry Pi or Linux host.
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Frequently asked questions
Is n8n or deconz-rest-plugin more popular?
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars and deconz-rest-plugin has 1,909. n8n has the larger community by that measure.
Are n8n and deconz-rest-plugin free?
Both are open source. n8n has no licence declared in this registry, and deconz-rest-plugin is licensed under BSD-3-Clause. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between n8n and deconz-rest-plugin?
n8n is written in TypeScript and deconz-rest-plugin in C++. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, n8n or deconz-rest-plugin?
Choose n8n if you want the larger community (204,887 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose deconz-rest-plugin if its feature set, stack or BSD-3-Clause licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.