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Node-REDFlowFuse
Free

Free and open source.

 Freemium

Self-hosting is available and a free trial is offered; paid plans and support exist.

Web, Self-hosted Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Visual drag-and-drop flows make complex if/else automation logic easier to follow than YAML
  • Built-in debugging tools help trace what a flow is actually doing
  • Manages many Node-RED instances from one place
  • Remote deployment to edge devices
  • Adds another interface to learn on top of Home Assistant's own automation editor
  • Complex flows can become hard to maintain without good node naming and organization
  • Focused on industrial businesses rather than home users
  • Some features are sold through sales and demos
Self-hosted, Web application Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
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Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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