Comparison
actionsflow vs n8n
Verdict
Pick actionsflow if actionsflow is a free tool for developers to automate workflows using GitHub Actions, offering a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT; pick n8n if n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform with native AI features, supporting both visual and code-based integration workflows.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | actionsflow | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (329d since push) As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- actionsflow
- Free Zapier/IFTTT alternative for developers to automate workflows based on Github actions
- n8n
- Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities
Stars
- actionsflow
- 3.4k
- n8n
- 205k
Forks
- actionsflow
- 146
- n8n
- 61k
Open issues
- actionsflow
- 11
- n8n
- 1.2k
Language
- actionsflow
- TypeScript
- n8n
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- actionsflow
- Actionsflow is a free tool for developers to automate workflows using GitHub Actions, offering a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT.
- n8n
- n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform with native AI features, supporting both visual and code-based integration workflows.
Persona
- actionsflow
- -
- n8n
- -
Runtime
- actionsflow
- -
- n8n
- -
License
- actionsflow
- MIT
- n8n
- Other
Last pushed
- actionsflow
- Oct 21, 2025
- n8n
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- actionsflow
- Developer Tools
- n8n
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- actionsflow
- Slowing (36%)
- n8n
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- actionsflow
- 329d
- n8n
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- actionsflow
- 11
- n8n
- 1.2k
Stars delta
- actionsflow
- +7 (30d)
- n8n
- +7.4k (30d)
Open issues delta
- actionsflow
- +1 (30d)
- n8n
- -226 (30d)
Full report
- actionsflow
- Trust report
- n8n
- Trust report
Choose actionsflow if…
- License: actionsflow is MIT, n8n is Other.
- Tags unique to actionsflow: actions, actionsflow, automate, hacktoberfest.
- actionsflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a free, self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT for automating workflows.
When NOT to use actionsflow
- If you require a more user-friendly interface and do not want to manage workflows through code in YAML files.
- When you need a service that does not require self-hosting and can be managed entirely through a web interface.
- If you are working in an environment where GitHub Actions are not available or preferred.
- When you need advanced features or integrations that are not supported by GitHub Actions.
Choose n8n if…
- License: n8n is Other, actionsflow is MIT.
- Tags unique to n8n: automation, integrations.
- When your team prefers a mix of visual and custom code-driven automation and requires more than 400 integrations available out-of-the-box.
When NOT to use n8n
- If the project restricts the use of TypeScript for integration workflows, since n8n is based on TypeScript.
- When a fully managed service with zero infrastructure overhead is required, as managing self-hosted instances may involve additional administrative tasks and monitoring.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Oct 21, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: actionsflow 3.4k · n8n 205k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between actionsflow and n8n?
- actionsflow: Free Zapier/IFTTT alternative for developers to automate workflows based on Github actions. n8n: Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose actionsflow over n8n?
- Choose actionsflow over n8n when License: actionsflow is MIT, n8n is Other; Tags unique to actionsflow: actions, actionsflow, automate, hacktoberfest; actionsflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a free, self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT for automating workflows.
- When should I choose n8n over actionsflow?
- Choose n8n over actionsflow when License: n8n is Other, actionsflow is MIT; Tags unique to n8n: automation, integrations; When your team prefers a mix of visual and custom code-driven automation and requires more than 400 integrations available out-of-the-box.
- When should I avoid actionsflow?
- If you require a more user-friendly interface and do not want to manage workflows through code in YAML files. When you need a service that does not require self-hosting and can be managed entirely through a web interface. If you are working in an environment where GitHub Actions are not available or preferred. When you need advanced features or integrations that are not supported by GitHub Actions.
- When should I avoid n8n?
- If the project restricts the use of TypeScript for integration workflows, since n8n is based on TypeScript. When a fully managed service with zero infrastructure overhead is required, as managing self-hosted instances may involve additional administrative tasks and monitoring.
- Is actionsflow or n8n more popular on GitHub?
- n8n has more GitHub stars (205,400 vs 3,373). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are actionsflow and n8n open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (actionsflow: MIT, n8n: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to actionsflow or n8n?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at actionsflow alternatives and n8n alternatives (actionsflow markdown twin, n8n markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, actionsflow or n8n?
- actionsflow: Slowing. n8n: 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 actionsflow and n8n?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: actionsflow trust report; n8n trust report.