Comparison
agno vs flowable-engine
Verdict
Pick agno when agno is primarily Python; flowable-engine is Java; pick flowable-engine when flowable-engine is primarily Java; agno is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | flowable-engine |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- flowable-engine
- A compact and highly efficient workflow and Business Process Management (BPM) platform for developers, system admins and business users.
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- flowable-engine
- 9.4k
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- flowable-engine
- 2.9k
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- flowable-engine
- 403
Language
- agno
- Python
- flowable-engine
- Java
Adopt for
- agno
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- flowable-engine
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- flowable-engine
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- flowable-engine
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- flowable-engine
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- flowable-engine
- Jul 14, 2026
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- flowable-engine
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- flowable-engine
- 403
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- flowable-engine
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- agno is primarily Python; flowable-engine is Java.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, ai-agents, developer-tools, python.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
When NOT to use agno
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose flowable-engine if…
- flowable-engine is primarily Java; agno is Python.
- Tags unique to flowable-engine: bpmn, java, workflow, workflow-engine.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 14, 2026).
When NOT to use flowable-engine
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (flowable/flowable-engine) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (flowable/flowable-engine) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (flowable/flowable-engine) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · flowable-engine 9.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and flowable-engine?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. flowable-engine: A compact and highly efficient workflow and Business Process Management (BPM) platform for developers, system admins and business users.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over flowable-engine?
- Choose agno over flowable-engine when agno is primarily Python; flowable-engine is Java; Tags unique to agno: agents, ai-agents, developer-tools, python; Also covers AI Agents; Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- When should I choose flowable-engine over agno?
- Choose flowable-engine over agno when flowable-engine is primarily Java; agno is Python; Tags unique to flowable-engine: bpmn, java, workflow, workflow-engine; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 14, 2026).
- When should I avoid agno?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid flowable-engine?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or flowable-engine more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 9,384). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and flowable-engine open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, flowable-engine: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or flowable-engine?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and flowable-engine alternatives (agno markdown twin, flowable-engine 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, agno or flowable-engine?
- agno: Very active. flowable-engine: 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 agno and flowable-engine?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; flowable-engine trust report.