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Node RED
StableOverview
Self-hosted vendor cloud smart-home hubs alternative for private, controlled deployment.
Node RED is a self-hosted alternative to vendor cloud smart-home hubs for people who want more control over their data and deployment.
Why people choose it
Low-code programming for event-driven applications.
What you get
Official project pages highlight low-code programming for event-driven applications, the easiest way to collect, transform and visualize real-time data., get started.
Main tradeoff
Node RED is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.
Best fit
Choose Node RED if you want a self-hosted alternative to vendor cloud smart-home hubs and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.
Interface previews
Screenshots of the Node RED interface.
Feature support
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| Low-code programming for event-driven applicationsThis capability is highlighted on the official Node RED website. | Supported |
| The easiest way to collect, transform and visualize real-time data.This capability is highlighted on the official Node RED website. | Supported |
| Get StartedThis capability is highlighted on the official Node RED website. | Supported |
| Meet the teamThis capability is highlighted on the official Node RED website. | Supported |
| Project LeadsThis capability is highlighted on the official Node RED website. | Supported |
Community signals
- Stars
- 23.7k
- Forks
- 3.9k
- Open issues
- 341
- Last commit
- 1d ago
- Latest release
- 5.0.8
- Repo created
- Sep 2013
Includes open pull requests
3d ago
Refreshed nightly from the GitHub API.
Questions
What is Node RED used for?
Low-code programming for event-driven applications : Node-RED.
Is Node RED open source?
Yes. The official repository lists the project under the Apache-2.0 license.
Is Node RED a self-hosted alternative to vendor cloud smart-home hubs?
Yes. Node RED fits buyers and homelab users who want a self-hosted alternative to vendor cloud smart-home hubs with more control over deployment and data.
Who is Node RED best for?
Choose Node RED if you want a self-hosted alternative to vendor cloud smart-home hubs and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.
What is the main tradeoff with Node RED?
Node RED is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.
Where can I learn more about Node RED?
Start with the official website at https://nodered.org/ and the source repository at https://github.com/node-red/node-red.
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