Comparison
loonflow vs n8n-mcp
Verdict
Pick loonflow if loonflow is an intelligent and visual process automation system that supports ticketing systems and MCP through workflow management capabilities. It operates with TypeScript under the AGPL-3.0 license; pick n8n-mcp if n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | loonflow | n8n-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (114d since push) As of Sep 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal 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
- loonflow
- An intelligent and visual process automation system.
- n8n-mcp
- A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows
Stars
- loonflow
- 2.1k
- n8n-mcp
- 23k
Forks
- loonflow
- 705
- n8n-mcp
- 3.7k
Open issues
- loonflow
- 19
- n8n-mcp
- 62
Language
- loonflow
- TypeScript
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- loonflow
- Loonflow is an intelligent and visual process automation system that supports ticketing systems and MCP through workflow management capabilities. It operates with TypeScript under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- n8n-mcp
- n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
Persona
- loonflow
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
Runtime
- loonflow
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
License
- loonflow
- AGPL-3.0
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- loonflow
- May 25, 2026
- n8n-mcp
- Sep 16, 2026
Categories
- loonflow
- Developer Tools
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- loonflow
- Slowing (36%)
- n8n-mcp
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- loonflow
- 114d
- n8n-mcp
- 3d
Open issues (now)
- loonflow
- 19
- n8n-mcp
- 62
Stars delta
- loonflow
- 0 (30d)
- n8n-mcp
- +543 (30d)
Open issues delta
- loonflow
- -1 (30d)
- n8n-mcp
- +7 (30d)
Full report
- loonflow
- Trust report
- n8n-mcp
- Trust report
Choose loonflow if…
- License: loonflow is AGPL-3.0, n8n-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to loonflow: devops, django, python, ticket.
- You need a fully open-source solution for your internal process automation, as Loonflow requires you to share modifications if used in a SaaS service publically.
When NOT to use loonflow
- You seek closed-source solutions for proprietary reasons as Loonflow's AGPLv3 requirement mandates openness in SaaS settings.
- When deployment flexibility is essential since the tool relies on Docker for installation, which may not align with all IT environments.
Choose n8n-mcp if…
- License: n8n-mcp is MIT, loonflow is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp-server, n8n, workflows.
- n8n-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- n8n-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- When aiming for seamless integration between specific AI development tools and n8n.
When NOT to use n8n-mcp
- Avoid if your project requires support for a wider range of AI tools beyond those specified.
- Not suitable when the project cannot accommodate a dependency on TypeScript.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (blackholll/loonflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (blackholll/loonflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (blackholll/loonflow) · observed May 25, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: loonflow 2.1k · n8n-mcp 23k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between loonflow and n8n-mcp?
- loonflow: An intelligent and visual process automation system.. n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose loonflow over n8n-mcp?
- Choose loonflow over n8n-mcp when License: loonflow is AGPL-3.0, n8n-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to loonflow: devops, django, python, ticket; You need a fully open-source solution for your internal process automation, as Loonflow requires you to share modifications if used in a SaaS service publically.
- When should I choose n8n-mcp over loonflow?
- Choose n8n-mcp over loonflow when License: n8n-mcp is MIT, loonflow is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp-server, n8n, workflows; n8n-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; n8n-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; When aiming for seamless integration between specific AI development tools and n8n.
- When should I avoid loonflow?
- You seek closed-source solutions for proprietary reasons as Loonflow's AGPLv3 requirement mandates openness in SaaS settings. When deployment flexibility is essential since the tool relies on Docker for installation, which may not align with all IT environments.
- When should I avoid n8n-mcp?
- Avoid if your project requires support for a wider range of AI tools beyond those specified. Not suitable when the project cannot accommodate a dependency on TypeScript.
- Is loonflow or n8n-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- n8n-mcp has more GitHub stars (22,949 vs 2,089). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are loonflow and n8n-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (loonflow: AGPL-3.0, n8n-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to loonflow or n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at loonflow alternatives and n8n-mcp alternatives (loonflow markdown twin, n8n-mcp 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, loonflow or n8n-mcp?
- loonflow: Slowing. 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 loonflow and n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: loonflow trust report; n8n-mcp trust report.