Comparison
argo-workflows vs workflow
Verdict
Pick argo-workflows if argo Workflows, an open-source workflow engine for Kubernetes implemented as a CRD, is popular due to its lightweight design, scalability, and extensive artifact support; pick workflow if core package for defining and running durable workflows in PHP with support for long-running tasks, retries, queue management, parallel execution, workflow monitoring, and orchestration.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | argo-workflows | workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 3, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (7d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 3, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · 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
- argo-workflows
- Workflow Engine for Kubernetes
- workflow
- Core package for defining and running durable workflows including support for long-running tasks, retries, queue management, parallel execution, workflow monitoring, and orchestration.
Stars
- argo-workflows
- 17k
- workflow
- 1.2k
Forks
- argo-workflows
- 3.6k
- workflow
- 79
Open issues
- argo-workflows
- 1.3k
- workflow
- 6
Language
- argo-workflows
- Go
- workflow
- PHP
Adopt for
- argo-workflows
- Argo Workflows, an open-source workflow engine for Kubernetes implemented as a CRD, is popular due to its lightweight design, scalability, and extensive artifact support.
- workflow
- Core package for defining and running durable workflows in PHP with support for long-running tasks, retries, queue management, parallel execution, workflow monitoring, and orchestration.
Persona
- argo-workflows
- -
- workflow
- -
Runtime
- argo-workflows
- -
- workflow
- -
License
- argo-workflows
- Apache-2.0
- workflow
- MIT
Last pushed
- argo-workflows
- Sep 3, 2026
- workflow
- Sep 12, 2026
Categories
- argo-workflows
- Developer Tools, Model Training
- workflow
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- argo-workflows
- Very active (96%)
- workflow
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- argo-workflows
- 0d
- workflow
- 7d
Open issues (now)
- argo-workflows
- 1.3k
- workflow
- 6
Stars delta
- argo-workflows
- +89 (30d)
- workflow
- +15 (30d)
Open issues delta
- argo-workflows
- -52 (30d)
- workflow
- +6 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- argo-workflows
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- workflow
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- argo-workflows
- Trust report
- workflow
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · argo-workflows: Python runtime · workflow: Python runtime
Choose argo-workflows if…
- argo-workflows is primarily Go; workflow is PHP.
- License: argo-workflows is Apache-2.0, workflow is MIT.
- Tags unique to argo-workflows: cloud-native, machine-learning, mlops, pipelines.
- Also covers Model Training.
- argo-workflows ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When orchestrating container-native workflows for tasks like machine learning or data processing on Kubernetes
When NOT to use argo-workflows
- In non-Kubernetes environments due to its tight integration with Kubernetes CRDs and native features
- For legacy system migrations that require significant VM and server-based overheads, as Argo Workflows is container-centric without such layers
Choose workflow if…
- workflow is primarily PHP; argo-workflows is Go.
- License: workflow is MIT, argo-workflows is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to workflow: background-jobs, bpm, bpmn, durable-functions.
- When your project requires handling long_running persistent workflows in PHP
When NOT to use workflow
- If you prefer tools not anchored in PHP for workflow management
- When project requirements do not include orchestration capabilities for microservices or sagas
- For simpler workflows that do not require advanced retry mechanisms and parallel execution features
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (argoproj/argo-workflows) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (argoproj/argo-workflows) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (argoproj/argo-workflows) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (durable-workflow/workflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (durable-workflow/workflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (durable-workflow/workflow) · observed Sep 12, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: argo-workflows 17k · workflow 1.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between argo-workflows and workflow?
- argo-workflows: Workflow Engine for Kubernetes. workflow: Core package for defining and running durable workflows including support for long-running tasks, retries, queue management, parallel execution, workflow monitoring, and orchestration.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose argo-workflows over workflow?
- Choose argo-workflows over workflow when argo-workflows is primarily Go; workflow is PHP; License: argo-workflows is Apache-2.0, workflow is MIT; Tags unique to argo-workflows: cloud-native, machine-learning, mlops, pipelines; Also covers Model Training; argo-workflows ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When orchestrating container-native workflows for tasks like machine learning or data processing on Kubernetes.
- When should I choose workflow over argo-workflows?
- Choose workflow over argo-workflows when workflow is primarily PHP; argo-workflows is Go; License: workflow is MIT, argo-workflows is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to workflow: background-jobs, bpm, bpmn, durable-functions; When your project requires handling long_running persistent workflows in PHP.
- When should I avoid argo-workflows?
- In non-Kubernetes environments due to its tight integration with Kubernetes CRDs and native features For legacy system migrations that require significant VM and server-based overheads, as Argo Workflows is container-centric without such layers
- When should I avoid workflow?
- If you prefer tools not anchored in PHP for workflow management When project requirements do not include orchestration capabilities for microservices or sagas For simpler workflows that do not require advanced retry mechanisms and parallel execution features
- Is argo-workflows or workflow more popular on GitHub?
- argo-workflows has more GitHub stars (16,956 vs 1,246). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are argo-workflows and workflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (argo-workflows: Apache-2.0, workflow: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to argo-workflows or workflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at argo-workflows alternatives and workflow alternatives (argo-workflows markdown twin, workflow 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, argo-workflows or workflow?
- argo-workflows: Very active. workflow: 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 argo-workflows and workflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: argo-workflows trust report; workflow trust report.