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n8n vs OSMAnd
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars, 60,739 forks, 1,143 open issues and last shipped yesterday. OSMAnd has 6,018 stars, 1,227 forks, 3,528 open issues and last shipped yesterday. n8n leads on adoption by 3,305% (204,887 vs 6,018 stars). n8n is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; OSMAnd is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. n8n has attracted 30% as many forks as stars, OSMAnd 20%. 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 | OSMAnd | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 205K | ★ 6.0K |
| License | Custom / other | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 61K | ⑂ 1.2K |
| 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 OSMAnd if
- You want the OSMAnd feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and OSMAnd 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 OSMAnd
OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is a map viewing and navigation application for mobile devices, built around the free, worldwide OpenStreetMap database. It lives in the OpenStreetMap ecosystem, drawing its map data from that collaborative project and offering a way to contribute back to it. The project is written in Java and distributed through Android markets and the Apple App Store.
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Frequently asked questions
Is n8n or OSMAnd more popular?
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars and OSMAnd has 6,018. n8n has the larger community by that measure.
Are n8n and OSMAnd free?
Neither n8n nor OSMAnd 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 OSMAnd?
n8n is written in TypeScript and OSMAnd in Java. 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 OSMAnd?
Choose n8n if you want the larger community (204,887 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose OSMAnd if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.