Comparison
agno vs SpiffWorkflow
Verdict
Pick agno when license: agno is Apache-2.0, SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0; pick SpiffWorkflow when license: SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0, agno is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | SpiffWorkflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d 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.
- SpiffWorkflow
- A powerful workflow engine implemented in pure Python
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- SpiffWorkflow
- 1.9k
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- SpiffWorkflow
- 339
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- SpiffWorkflow
- 9
Language
- agno
- Python
- SpiffWorkflow
- Python
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.
- SpiffWorkflow
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- SpiffWorkflow
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- SpiffWorkflow
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- SpiffWorkflow
- LGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- SpiffWorkflow
- Jul 12, 2026
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- SpiffWorkflow
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- SpiffWorkflow
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- SpiffWorkflow
- 9
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- SpiffWorkflow
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, ai-agents, developer-tools.
- 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 SpiffWorkflow if…
- License: SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to SpiffWorkflow: bpmn, bpmn-engine, spiff-workflow, workflow.
- SpiffWorkflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use SpiffWorkflow
- 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 (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- License file (LGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · SpiffWorkflow 1.9k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and SpiffWorkflow?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. SpiffWorkflow: A powerful workflow engine implemented in pure Python. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over SpiffWorkflow?
- Choose agno over SpiffWorkflow when License: agno is Apache-2.0, SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0; Tags unique to agno: agents, ai-agents, developer-tools; 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 SpiffWorkflow over agno?
- Choose SpiffWorkflow over agno when License: SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to SpiffWorkflow: bpmn, bpmn-engine, spiff-workflow, workflow; SpiffWorkflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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 SpiffWorkflow?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or SpiffWorkflow more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 1,903). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and SpiffWorkflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, SpiffWorkflow: LGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or SpiffWorkflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and SpiffWorkflow alternatives (agno markdown twin, SpiffWorkflow 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 SpiffWorkflow?
- agno: Very active. SpiffWorkflow: 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 SpiffWorkflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; SpiffWorkflow trust report.