Comparison
agent-protocol vs langflow
Verdict
Pick agent-protocol when tags unique to agent-protocol: llms, auto-gpt, ai, javascript; pick langflow when tags unique to langflow: multiagent, python, large-language-models, generative-ai.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-protocol | langflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (459d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 35 low (35 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- agent-protocol
- Common interface for interacting with AI agents. The protocol is tech stack agnostic - you can use it with any framework for building agents.
- langflow
- Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.
Stars
- agent-protocol
- 1.5k
- langflow
- 152k
Forks
- agent-protocol
- 185
- langflow
- 9.7k
Open issues
- agent-protocol
- 47
- langflow
- 975
Language
- agent-protocol
- Python
- langflow
- Python
Adopt for
- agent-protocol
- -
- langflow
- Langflow specializes in creating and deploying AI agents and complex workflows through a versatile GUI-based approach.
Persona
- agent-protocol
- -
- langflow
- -
Runtime
- agent-protocol
- -
- langflow
- -
License
- agent-protocol
- MIT
- langflow
- MIT
Last pushed
- agent-protocol
- Apr 8, 2025
- langflow
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- agent-protocol
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- langflow
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agent-protocol
- Dormant (18%)
- langflow
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agent-protocol
- 459d
- langflow
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agent-protocol
- 47
- langflow
- 975
Security scan
- agent-protocol
- 35 low (35 low)
- langflow
- No criticals
Full report
- agent-protocol
- Trust report
- langflow
- Trust report
Choose agent-protocol if…
- Tags unique to agent-protocol: llms, auto-gpt, ai, javascript.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (47).
When NOT to use agent-protocol
- Last GitHub push was 460 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on agent-protocol.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose langflow if…
- Tags unique to langflow: multiagent, python, large-language-models, generative-ai.
- - When you need an intuitive graphical interface to manage the creation of AI agents and workflows without deep coding knowledge.
- More GitHub stars (152k vs 1.5k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use langflow
- - For developers preferring a code-first approach who find GUI interfaces restrictive for customization and workflow.
- - When the project does not align with or leverage the specific topics of focus such as ChatGPT, multi-agent systems, or requires integration with platforms that Langflow's graphical interface cannot旖
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agi-inc/agent-protocol) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (agi-inc/agent-protocol) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (agi-inc/agent-protocol) · observed Apr 8, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-protocol 1.5k · langflow 152k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-protocol and langflow?
- agent-protocol: Common interface for interacting with AI agents. The protocol is tech stack agnostic - you can use it with any framework for building agents.. langflow: Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-protocol over langflow?
- Choose agent-protocol over langflow when Tags unique to agent-protocol: llms, auto-gpt, ai, javascript; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Leaner open-issue backlog (47).
- When should I choose langflow over agent-protocol?
- Choose langflow over agent-protocol when Tags unique to langflow: multiagent, python, large-language-models, generative-ai; - When you need an intuitive graphical interface to manage the creation of AI agents and workflows without deep coding knowledge; More GitHub stars (152k vs 1.5k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid agent-protocol?
- Last GitHub push was 460 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on agent-protocol. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid langflow?
- - For developers preferring a code-first approach who find GUI interfaces restrictive for customization and workflow. - When the project does not align with or leverage the specific topics of focus such as ChatGPT, multi-agent systems, or requires integration with platforms that Langflow's graphical interface cannot旖
- Is agent-protocol or langflow more popular on GitHub?
- langflow has more GitHub stars (151,697 vs 1,462). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-protocol and langflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-protocol: MIT, langflow: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-protocol or langflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-protocol alternatives and langflow alternatives (agent-protocol markdown twin, langflow markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, agent-protocol or langflow?
- agent-protocol: Dormant. langflow: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for agent-protocol and langflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-protocol trust report; langflow trust report.