Which is bigger, n8n or payload?

n8n, with 5,194,734 lines written in 14,126 code files; payload has 1,054,090 in 4,857.

Which has more GitHub stars, n8n or payload?

n8n, with 209,142 stars; payload has 45,594.

Which has more tests, n8n or payload?

n8n, with 10,611 test files; payload has 2,448.

Which was updated more recently, n8n or payload?

Both got their last push on October 30, 2026.

Which has more commits signed by AI, n8n or payload?

n8n: an AI signed 14.3% of its commits, with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and CodeRabbit; in payload, 0.6%.

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n8n vs payload

n8n and payload share 4 technologies: Postgres, Redis, MCP, and Sentry. Both are written in TypeScript.

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What they share and what sets them apart

n8n-io

n8n

Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.

TypeScript209.1kRead on October 30, 2026, at commit 83c455f What is n8n built with?

payloadcms

Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.

TypeScript45.6kRead on October 31, 2026, at commit ec35164 What is payload built with?

In common

Only in n8n

Only in payload

Side by side

n8npayload

SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.

n8n5,194,734 lines written14,126 code files

payload1,054,090 lines written4,857 code files

Who writes itA commit counts as AI's when it carries its signature: a Co-Authored-By line, its author name or the merge of its branch.

n8n14.3% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and CodeRabbit

payload0.6% of its commits signed by AIWith GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor

ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.

n8nLast push October 30, 202625,927 commits209,142 stars

payloadLast push October 30, 202614,760 commits45,594 stars

TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.

n8n10,611 test files53.3% of its code files have a test that imports them

payload2,448 test files12.6% of its code files have a test that imports them

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, n8n or payload?: n8n, with 5,194,734 lines written in 14,126 code files; payload has 1,054,090 in 4,857.; The proof: n8n-io/n8n's code at commit 83c455f
Which has more GitHub stars, n8n or payload?: n8n, with 209,142 stars; payload has 45,594.; The proof: n8n-io/n8n on GitHub
Which has more tests, n8n or payload?: n8n, with 10,611 test files; payload has 2,448.; The proof: n8n-io/n8n's code at commit 83c455f
Which was updated more recently, n8n or payload?: Both got their last push on October 30, 2026.; The proof: payloadcms/payload's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, n8n or payload?: n8n: an AI signed 14.3% of its commits, with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and CodeRabbit; in payload, 0.6%.; The proof: the commits each tool signed in n8n-io/n8n

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