What is Node-RED?
Node-RED is a low-code programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs and online services. You build flows by connecting nodes in a browser editor, and they run around the clock.
Node-RED in action
What you can do with Node-RED
IoT dashboardsSensor data over MQTT to live charts.
API glueMove data between services on a schedule.
WebhooksReceive events and react in seconds.
Home automationRules for smart devices and alerts.
Get started in four steps
- Choose a planMaker, Pro or Business.
- Sign inUser name admin and the password in your panel.
- Build a flowDrag nodes, connect them and press Deploy.
- Add nodesMenu, Manage palette: install community nodes.
How AtrbCode runs Node-RED
- Visual flow editor with 5,000+ community nodes
- MQTT, HTTP, WebSockets and schedules
- Editor protected by your password
- Always on, restarts by itself
- Nightly backups of your flows
- Its own isolated container, so nothing else on the server can reach it
- Its own panel: status, logs, tools, backups and billing
Node-RED plans
| Plan | Memory | Storage | Good for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | 512 MB | 5 GB | Home automation and small projects | $7.99/mo |
| Pro | 1 GB | 15 GB | Business integrations and dashboards | $16.99/mo |
| Business | 2 GB | 40 GB | Many flows and heavy traffic | $34.99/mo |
Questions about Node-RED
Does it include a dashboard UI?
Install the Dashboard 2.0 nodes from the palette to build web dashboards.
Can I run JavaScript?
Yes, in function nodes, including npm modules.
Is my editor safe?
Yes. It needs your password; change it any time from the panel.