Comparison
n8n-mcp vs astron-rpa
Verdict
Pick n8n-mcp if n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows; pick astron-rpa if astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance.
Markdown twin · n8n-mcp alternatives · astron-rpa alternatives
GraphCanon updated today
vs
Trust & integrity
| Signal | n8n-mcp | astron-rpa |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- n8n-mcp
- A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows
- astron-rpa
- Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments
Stars
- n8n-mcp
- 23k
- astron-rpa
- 5.8k
Forks
- n8n-mcp
- 3.6k
- astron-rpa
- 594
Open issues
- n8n-mcp
- 63
- astron-rpa
- 43
Language
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
- astron-rpa
- Java
Adopt for
- n8n-mcp
- n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
- astron-rpa
- astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance.
Persona
- n8n-mcp
- -
- astron-rpa
- -
Runtime
- n8n-mcp
- -
- astron-rpa
- -
License
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
- astron-rpa
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- n8n-mcp
- Aug 24, 2026
- astron-rpa
- Aug 11, 2026
Categories
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
- astron-rpa
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- n8n-mcp
- 1d
- astron-rpa
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- n8n-mcp
- 63
- astron-rpa
- 43
Stars delta
- n8n-mcp
- +376 (30d)
- astron-rpa
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- n8n-mcp
- +8 (30d)
- astron-rpa
- Unknown
Owner type
- n8n-mcp
- User
- astron-rpa
- Organization
Full report
- n8n-mcp
- Trust report
- astron-rpa
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · n8n-mcp: Node.js runtime · astron-rpa: Node.js runtime
Choose n8n-mcp if…
- n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; astron-rpa is Java.
- License: n8n-mcp is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to n8n-mcp: 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.
Choose astron-rpa if…
- astron-rpa is primarily Java; n8n-mcp is TypeScript.
- License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data.
When NOT to use astron-rpa
- If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language.
- For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration.
- When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- GitHub forks (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- Last push (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Aug 24, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: n8n-mcp 23k · astron-rpa 5.8k (synced Aug 25, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between n8n-mcp and astron-rpa?
- n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows. astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose n8n-mcp over astron-rpa?
- Choose n8n-mcp over astron-rpa when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; astron-rpa is Java; License: n8n-mcp is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to n8n-mcp: 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 choose astron-rpa over n8n-mcp?
- Choose astron-rpa over n8n-mcp when astron-rpa is primarily Java; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation; Also covers AI Agents; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data.
- 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.
- When should I avoid astron-rpa?
- If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization.
- Is n8n-mcp or astron-rpa more popular on GitHub?
- n8n-mcp has more GitHub stars (22,782 vs 5,810). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are n8n-mcp and astron-rpa open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (n8n-mcp: MIT, astron-rpa: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to n8n-mcp or astron-rpa?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at n8n-mcp alternatives and astron-rpa alternatives (n8n-mcp markdown twin, astron-rpa 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, n8n-mcp or astron-rpa?
- n8n-mcp: Very active. astron-rpa: 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 n8n-mcp and astron-rpa?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: n8n-mcp trust report; astron-rpa trust report.