Compare
n8n vs refine
n8n and refine share 3 technologies: Vite, Express, and Supabase. Both are written in TypeScript.
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 83c455fWhat is n8n built with?refinedev
refine
A React Framework for building internal tools, admin panels, dashboards & B2B apps with unmatched flexibility.
TypeScript36kRead on November 1, 2026, at commit 2352eb5What is refine built with?In common
Only in n8n
Only in refine
Side by side
n8nrefine
SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
n8n5,194,734 lines written14,126 code files
refine584,997 lines written4,342 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
refine0% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
n8nLast push October 30, 202625,927 commits209,142 stars
refineLast push September 10, 20266,842 commits35,970 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
refine895 test files11.5% of its code files have a test that imports them
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, n8n or refine?
n8n, with 5,194,734 lines written in 14,126 code files; refine has 584,997 in 4,342.
The proof: n8n-io/n8n's code at commit 83c455f
Which has more GitHub stars, n8n or refine?
n8n, with 209,142 stars; refine has 35,970.
The proof: n8n-io/n8n on GitHub
Which has more tests, n8n or refine?
n8n, with 10,611 test files; refine has 895.
The proof: n8n-io/n8n's code at commit 83c455f
Which was updated more recently, n8n or refine?
n8n: its last push was on October 30, 2026, and refine's on September 10, 2026.
The proof: n8n-io/n8n's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, n8n or refine?
n8n: an AI signed 14.3% of its commits, with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and CodeRabbit.
The proof: the commits each tool signed in n8n-io/n8n
What is your repo built with?
Paste your public repo and see it drawn.
Free, no account.