Open-source visual programming tool for IoT and factories that links devices to web services and databases.
Open sourceTechnical setup
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 23,823
- Forks
- 4,026
- Open issues & PRs
- 369
- Last commit
- 1 day ago
- Latest release
- 2 weeks ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Written in
- JavaScriptHTMLShellCSS
- Platforms
- Self-hosted
- Ease of use
- Technical setup
Pros
- Runs on a Raspberry Pi or other small machines
- Strong MQTT, device and sensor support
Cons
- Fewer ready-made connectors to office apps than Zapier
Use Node-RED instead of
ZapierStrong for devices, IoT and factory automation.
How is the 95/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is Node-RED free?
Yes. Node-RED is open source (Apache-2.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does Node-RED run on?
Node-RED is available for self-hosting on your own server.
What can I use Node-RED instead of?
Node-RED is a free alternative to Zapier.
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