--- title: "n8n-mcp vs astron-rpa" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa" tools: ["czlonkowski-n8n-mcp", "iflytek-astron-rpa"] --- # n8n-mcp vs astron-rpa *GraphCanon updated Aug 25, 2026* ## 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. [n8n-mcp](https://www.n8n-mcp.com/) reports 23k GitHub stars, 3.6k forks, and 63 open issues, last pushed Aug 24, 2026. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) has 5.8k stars, 594 forks, and 43 open issues, last pushed Aug 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [n8n-mcp's repository](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) and [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa). | | [n8n-mcp](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | | Stars | 22,782 | 5,810 | | Forks | 3,631 | 594 | | Open issues | 63 | 43 | | Language | TypeScript | Java | | Adopt for | n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows. | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [n8n-mcp](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 1d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 63 | 43 | | Stars delta | +376 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | +8 (30d) | Unknown | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Node.js**: [n8n-mcp](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp.md) - Node.js runtime; [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) - Node.js runtime ## Decision facts: n8n-mcp - **Adopt for:** n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows. ## Decision facts: astron-rpa - **Adopt for:** astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/alternatives) and [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) ([n8n-mcp markdown twin](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/alternatives.md), [astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/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/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa.md) 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](/tools/czlonkowski-n8n-mcp/trust); [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=czlonkowski-n8n-mcp`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=czlonkowski-n8n-mcp) - 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/_