Node-RED

A visual programming platform for quickly building applications that process, transform, and display streaming data

Also known as
node-red

What is Node-RED?

Node-RED is a low-code development environment for creating event-driven applications. It enables users to build flows that collect, transform, and visualize data, suitable for applications ranging from home automation to large-scale industrial systems.

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Platform & deployment

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Platforms
  • Web
  • Android
Deployment
  • Cloud / SaaS
  • Self-hosted

Integrations (2)

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  • Arduino
  • MQTT

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Balanced composite 37 / 100
low · 12%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Reliability500.073.7
Integrations140.040.6
Price level00.050.0-
Capabilities00.050.0-
Security posture00.070.0-
Pricing transparency00.080.0-

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Integrations

AttributeValueEvidence
Count2mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60%

Reliability

AttributeValueEvidence
Status pageYesmediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60%