Overall rank #18 · Category rank #2

Node-RED

Flow-based automation with a large node ecosystem.

Index score88.4out of 100 · method 1.0

Scoring evidence

How 88.4 points were assigned

Method details
Adoption21.1/25
Community12.3/15
Recent activity20/20
Deployment15/15
GTM fit10/15
Licence10/10

Deployment readiness · 15/15

Maintained self-host path, clear setup documentation and a strong operating path.

Practical GTM fit · 10/15

Useful enabling software for go-to-market teams, but requires assembly or technical integration.

Licence · 10/10

Permissive open source: Broad rights to use, change and redistribute.

Repository evidence

Facts used in this snapshot

GitHub stars
23,431
Forks
3,873
Open issues
315
Last push
13 July 2026
Default branch
main
Licence
Apache-2.0

Source: Node-RED repository · checked 20 July 2026

Editorial review

What the classification means

Established

Maturity label based on the project’s public repository footprint, recent activity, and practical readiness.

Strong shortlist

Recommendation for where this project belongs in an initial evaluation, not a purchasing guarantee.

Permissive open source

Broad rights to use, change and redistribute.

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