Comparison
airflow vs rpaframework
Verdict
Pick airflow when tags unique to airflow: airflow, apache, apache-airflow, dag; pick rpaframework when tags unique to rpaframework: ai, documentai, nlp, ocr.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | airflow | rpaframework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (7d 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 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- airflow
- Apache Airflow - A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows
- rpaframework
- Collection of open-source libraries and tools for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), designed to be used with both Robot Framework and Python
Stars
- airflow
- 46k
- rpaframework
- 1.5k
Forks
- airflow
- 17k
- rpaframework
- 273
Open issues
- airflow
- 1.7k
- rpaframework
- 43
Language
- airflow
- Python
- rpaframework
- Python
Adopt for
- airflow
- -
- rpaframework
- -
Persona
- airflow
- -
- rpaframework
- -
Runtime
- airflow
- -
- rpaframework
- -
License
- airflow
- Apache-2.0
- rpaframework
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- airflow
- Jul 15, 2026
- rpaframework
- Jul 7, 2026
Categories
- airflow
- AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval
- rpaframework
- Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- airflow
- Very active (96%)
- rpaframework
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- airflow
- 0d
- rpaframework
- 7d
Open issues (now)
- airflow
- 1.7k
- rpaframework
- 43
Full report
- airflow
- Trust report
- rpaframework
- Trust report
Choose airflow if…
- Tags unique to airflow: airflow, apache, apache-airflow, dag.
- Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval.
- airflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use airflow
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
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Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apache/airflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/airflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (apache/airflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (robocorp/rpaframework) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (robocorp/rpaframework) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (robocorp/rpaframework) · observed Jul 7, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: airflow 46k · rpaframework 1.5k (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between airflow and rpaframework?
- airflow: Apache Airflow - A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows. rpaframework: Collection of open-source libraries and tools for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), designed to be used with both Robot Framework and Python. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose airflow over rpaframework?
- Choose airflow over rpaframework when Tags unique to airflow: airflow, apache, apache-airflow, dag; Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval; airflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I choose rpaframework over airflow?
- Choose rpaframework over airflow when Tags unique to rpaframework: ai, documentai, nlp, ocr; Leaner open-issue backlog (43).
- When should I avoid airflow?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Is airflow or rpaframework more popular on GitHub?
- airflow has more GitHub stars (46,124 vs 1,529). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are airflow and rpaframework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (airflow: Apache-2.0, rpaframework: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to airflow or rpaframework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at airflow alternatives and rpaframework alternatives (airflow markdown twin, rpaframework 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, airflow or rpaframework?
- airflow: Very active. rpaframework: 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 airflow and rpaframework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: airflow trust report; rpaframework trust report.