--- title: "1Panel vs n8n-mcp" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-czlonkowski-n8n-mcp" tools: ["1panel-dev-1panel", "czlonkowski-n8n-mcp"] --- # 1Panel vs n8n-mcp *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick 1Panel when 1Panel is primarily Go; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; pick n8n-mcp when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go. [1Panel](https://1panel.pro) reports 36k GitHub stars, 3.2k forks, and 278 open issues, last pushed Jul 10, 2026. [n8n-mcp](https://www.n8n-mcp.com/) has 22k stars, 3.6k forks, and 46 open issues, last pushed Jul 9, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [1Panel's repository](https://github.com/1Panel-dev/1Panel) and [n8n-mcp's repository](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp). | | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [n8n-mcp](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support | A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you | | Stars | 36,174 | 22,233 | | Forks | 3,242 | 3,571 | | Open issues | 278 | 46 | | Language | Go | TypeScript | | Adopt for | 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface. | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [n8n-mcp](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 278 | 46 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Security scan | No lockfile | No MCP manifest | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: 1Panel - **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky) - **Adopt for:** 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface. ## Choose when ### Choose 1Panel if… - 1Panel is primarily Go; n8n-mcp is TypeScript. - License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, n8n-mcp is MIT. - Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky). - Tags unique to 1Panel: linux, openclaw, docker, agent. - Also covers AI Agents. - - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel. ### Choose n8n-mcp if… - n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go. - License: n8n-mcp is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp-server, n8n, workflows, typescript. ## When NOT to use 1Panel - - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities. ## When NOT to use n8n-mcp - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between 1Panel and n8n-mcp? 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose 1Panel over n8n-mcp? Choose 1Panel over n8n-mcp when 1Panel is primarily Go; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, n8n-mcp is MIT; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: linux, openclaw, docker, agent; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel. ### When should I choose n8n-mcp over 1Panel? Choose n8n-mcp over 1Panel when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go; License: n8n-mcp is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp-server, n8n, workflows, typescript. ### When should I avoid 1Panel? - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities. ### When should I avoid n8n-mcp? Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ### Is 1Panel or n8n-mcp more popular on GitHub? 1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 22,233). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are 1Panel and n8n-mcp open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, n8n-mcp: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or n8n-mcp? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [1Panel alternatives](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives) and [n8n-mcp alternatives](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/alternatives) ([1Panel markdown twin](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives.md), [n8n-mcp markdown twin](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-czlonkowski-n8n-mcp.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, 1Panel or n8n-mcp? 1Panel: Very active. n8n-mcp: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for 1Panel and n8n-mcp? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [1Panel trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust); [n8n-mcp trust report](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_