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n8n vs Organic Maps
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars, 60,739 forks, 1,143 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Organic Maps has 15,439 stars, 1,589 forks, 3,510 open issues and last shipped yesterday. n8n leads on adoption by 1,227% (204,887 vs 15,439 stars). n8n is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; Organic Maps is written in C++ under a custom or non-standard licence. n8n has attracted 30% as many forks as stars, Organic Maps 10%. 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 | Organic Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 205K | ★ 15K |
| License | Custom / other | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 61K | ⑂ 1.6K |
| 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 Organic Maps if
- You want the Organic Maps feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and Organic Maps 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 Organic Maps
Organic Maps is a free Android and iOS offline maps and GPS app. It lives in the mobile maps and navigation ecosystem. It uses crowd sourced OpenStreetMap data. The app was created by the MapsWithMe (MAPS.ME) founders and maintained by an open source community. It is installed by more than 6 million users worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is n8n or Organic Maps more popular?
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars and Organic Maps has 15,439. n8n has the larger community by that measure.
Are n8n and Organic Maps free?
Neither n8n nor Organic Maps declares a licence in this registry, so check each project's own repository before relying on either for a commercial use. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between n8n and Organic Maps?
n8n is written in TypeScript and Organic Maps 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 Organic Maps?
Choose n8n if you want the larger community (204,887 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose Organic Maps if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.