NodeTool
Local video models inside a node canvas and timeline; 450 stars, but the project is very much awake.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopwebself-hostedclione-click install
- Installation
- Install the macOS .dmg, signed Windows .exe, or Linux AppImage; Docker Compose is available for self-hosting
- Operational Setup
- No useful model or provider is bundled: the user must add an API key or download a multi-gigabyte local model, and some local backends add a large Python/Conda environment
- Where Your Data Lives
- Workflows, projects, assets, files, provider settings, and vector indexes live locally in YAML, SQLite/SQLite-vec, and application storage; optional S3 or Supabase storage is supported, and cloud nodes transmit their inputs
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It can orchestrate local or BYOK models but does not include Hailuo's proprietary MiniMax model or its tuned prompt-to-video experience.
Replaces 12 paid apps
up to $108/mo ($1,296/yr) in subscriptions
NodeTool FAQ
Common questions
Is NodeTool free and open source?+
NodeTool is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on local or hosted. Local video models inside a node canvas and timeline; 450 stars, but the project is very much awake.
What paid software does NodeTool replace?+
NodeTool serves as a free replacement for 12 paid SaaS applications: Hailuo AI, ImagineArt, Kaiber, Kling AI, Krea, Leonardo AI, Luma Dream Machine, Magnific AI, Nsketch AI, Pika, Runway, Wireflow, saving up to $108/month ($1,296/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up NodeTool?+
Installation: Install the macOS .dmg, signed Windows .exe, or Linux AppImage; Docker Compose is available for self-hosting. Setup notes: No useful model or provider is bundled: the user must add an API key or download a multi-gigabyte local model, and some local backends add a large Python/Conda environment
What is the catch or trade-off with NodeTool?+
It can orchestrate local or BYOK models but does not include Hailuo's proprietary MiniMax model or its tuned prompt-to-video experience.