--- title: "autoscraper vs astron-rpa" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/alirezamika-autoscraper-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa" tools: ["alirezamika-autoscraper", "iflytek-astron-rpa"] --- # autoscraper vs astron-rpa *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick autoscraper if autoscraper is specialized for Python developers who require fast and lightweight web scraping with an emphasis on automation. It offers smart automatic features to simplify the process of extracting data from websites; pick astron-rpa if astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. [autoscraper](https://github.com/alirezamika/autoscraper) reports 8.0k GitHub stars, 826 forks, and 1 open issues, last pushed Jul 29, 2026. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) has 5.5k stars, 598 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [autoscraper's repository](https://github.com/alirezamika/autoscraper) and [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa). | | [autoscraper](/tools/alirezamika-autoscraper.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A Smart Automatic Fast and Lightweight Web Scraper for Python | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | | Stars | 7,985 | 5,542 | | Forks | 826 | 598 | | Open issues | 1 | 58 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | Autoscraper is specialized for Python developers who require fast and lightweight web scraping with an emphasis on automation. It offers smart automatic features to simplify the process of extracting data from websites. | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [autoscraper](/tools/alirezamika-autoscraper.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 52d | 4d | | Open issues (now) | 1 | 58 | | Stars delta | +146 (30d) | -268 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +15 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/alirezamika-autoscraper/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [autoscraper](/tools/alirezamika-autoscraper.md) - Python runtime; [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: autoscraper - **Adopt for:** Autoscraper is specialized for Python developers who require fast and lightweight web scraping with an emphasis on automation. It offers smart automatic features to simplify the process of extracting data from websites. ## Decision facts: astron-rpa - **Adopt for:** astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. ## Choose when ### Choose autoscraper if… - License: autoscraper is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to autoscraper: artificial-intelligence, machine-learning, python, web-scraping. - When working within Python projects where automatic, quick, and relatively simple web scraping tasks are required without complex setup or configurations. ### Choose astron-rpa if… - License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, autoscraper is MIT. - Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, astron, data-privacy, enterprise. - Also covers AI Agents. - For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ## When NOT to use autoscraper - If your project necessitates advanced customization options not inherently provided by Autoscraper's automatic functionalities. - For use cases requiring integration with non-Python frameworks or environments as Autoscraper is exclusive to Python development. ## When NOT to use astron-rpa - If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. - For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. - When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between autoscraper and astron-rpa? autoscraper: A Smart Automatic Fast and Lightweight Web Scraper for Python. astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose autoscraper over astron-rpa? Choose autoscraper over astron-rpa when License: autoscraper is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to autoscraper: artificial-intelligence, machine-learning, python, web-scraping; When working within Python projects where automatic, quick, and relatively simple web scraping tasks are required without complex setup or configurations. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over autoscraper? Choose astron-rpa over autoscraper when License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, autoscraper is MIT; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, astron, data-privacy, enterprise; Also covers AI Agents; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### When should I avoid autoscraper? If your project necessitates advanced customization options not inherently provided by Autoscraper's automatic functionalities. For use cases requiring integration with non-Python frameworks or environments as Autoscraper is exclusive to Python development. ### When should I avoid astron-rpa? If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization. ### Is autoscraper or astron-rpa more popular on GitHub? autoscraper has more GitHub stars (7,985 vs 5,542). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are autoscraper and astron-rpa open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (autoscraper: MIT, astron-rpa: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to autoscraper or astron-rpa? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [autoscraper alternatives](/tools/alirezamika-autoscraper/alternatives) and [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) ([autoscraper markdown twin](/tools/alirezamika-autoscraper/alternatives.md), [astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/alirezamika-autoscraper-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, autoscraper or astron-rpa? autoscraper: Steady. astron-rpa: 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 autoscraper and astron-rpa? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [autoscraper trust report](/tools/alirezamika-autoscraper/trust); [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alirezamika-autoscraper`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alirezamika-autoscraper) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_