An independent, evidence-weighted trust comparison of two workflow platforms — ranked on verifiable signals, not popularity.
| Signal | n8n | Trigger.dev |
|---|---|---|
| HVTrust score | 91.8 | 90.4 |
| Evidence grade | A | A |
| Registry state | Listed | Listed |
| Safety / Integrity (25) | 20.1 | 20.6 |
| Identity / Provenance (18) | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Transparency (17) | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| Maintenance (20) | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Adoption (20) | 20.0 | 17.8 |
| GitHub stars | 191.1k | 15.2k |
| Weekly downloads | 218,716,892 | 612,580 |
| Last push | 2026-06-04 | 2026-06-04 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| OSSF Scorecard | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Review flags | — | — |
| Recent change | 2026-05-29: HVTrust up 10.0pts (79.8 → 89.8) | 2026-06-01: HVTrust up 3.8pts (86.1 → 89.9) |