Comparison
loonflow vs n8n-mcp
Verdict
Pick loonflow when license: loonflow is AGPL-3.0, n8n-mcp is MIT; pick n8n-mcp when license: n8n-mcp is MIT, loonflow is AGPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | loonflow | n8n-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (50d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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 for you
Stars
- loonflow
- 2.1k
- n8n-mcp
- 22k
Forks
- loonflow
- 706
- n8n-mcp
- 3.6k
Open issues
- loonflow
- 20
- n8n-mcp
- 46
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
- -
Persona
- loonflow
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
Runtime
- loonflow
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
License
- loonflow
- AGPL-3.0
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- loonflow
- May 25, 2026
- n8n-mcp
- Jul 9, 2026
Categories
- loonflow
- Developer Tools
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- loonflow
- Steady (60%)
- n8n-mcp
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- loonflow
- 50d
- n8n-mcp
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- loonflow
- 20
- n8n-mcp
- 46
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, typescript, workflows.
- More GitHub stars (22k vs 2.1k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
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 Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (blackholll/loonflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (blackholll/loonflow) · observed May 25, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: loonflow 2.1k · n8n-mcp 22k (synced Jul 15, 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 for you. 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, typescript, workflows; More GitHub stars (22k vs 2.1k) - visibility, not fit.
- 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?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is loonflow or n8n-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- n8n-mcp has more GitHub stars (22,233 vs 2,084). 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: Steady. 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.