Comparison
argo-workflows vs flowable-engine
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 flowable-engine if flowable-engine is a Java-based BPM platform which focuses on being compact and efficient for developers, system admins, and business users.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | argo-workflows | flowable-engine |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 3, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 14, 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 14, 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
- flowable-engine
- A compact and highly efficient workflow and Business Process Management (BPM) platform
Stars
- argo-workflows
- 17k
- flowable-engine
- 9.5k
Forks
- argo-workflows
- 3.6k
- flowable-engine
- 2.9k
Open issues
- argo-workflows
- 1.3k
- flowable-engine
- 411
Language
- argo-workflows
- Go
- flowable-engine
- Java
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.
- flowable-engine
- Flowable-engine is a Java-based BPM platform which focuses on being compact and efficient for developers, system admins, and business users.
Persona
- argo-workflows
- -
- flowable-engine
- -
Runtime
- argo-workflows
- -
- flowable-engine
- -
License
- argo-workflows
- Apache-2.0
- flowable-engine
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- argo-workflows
- Sep 3, 2026
- flowable-engine
- Sep 12, 2026
Categories
- argo-workflows
- Developer Tools, Model Training
- flowable-engine
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- argo-workflows
- 0d
- flowable-engine
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- argo-workflows
- 1.3k
- flowable-engine
- 411
Stars delta
- argo-workflows
- +89 (30d)
- flowable-engine
- +84 (30d)
Open issues delta
- argo-workflows
- -52 (30d)
- flowable-engine
- +10 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- argo-workflows
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- flowable-engine
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- argo-workflows
- Trust report
- flowable-engine
- Trust report
Choose argo-workflows if…
- argo-workflows is primarily Go; flowable-engine is Java.
- 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 flowable-engine if…
- flowable-engine is primarily Java; argo-workflows is Go.
- Tags unique to flowable-engine: bpmn, java, workflow.
- When your project requires extensive integration with existing Java applications without adding significant overhead.
When NOT to use flowable-engine
- If you need a BPM solution that heavily relies on graphical process design tools, as Flowable-engine may not cater to non-technical users as intuitively as some competitors.
- In scenarios needing extensive support for custom programming languages outside of Java, as this could limit its applicability and efficacy.
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 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (argoproj/argo-workflows) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- Last push (argoproj/argo-workflows) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (flowable/flowable-engine) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (flowable/flowable-engine) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- Last push (flowable/flowable-engine) · observed Sep 12, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: argo-workflows 17k · flowable-engine 9.5k (synced Sep 3, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between argo-workflows and flowable-engine?
- argo-workflows: Workflow Engine for Kubernetes. flowable-engine: A compact and highly efficient workflow and Business Process Management (BPM) platform. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose argo-workflows over flowable-engine?
- Choose argo-workflows over flowable-engine when argo-workflows is primarily Go; flowable-engine is Java; 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 flowable-engine over argo-workflows?
- Choose flowable-engine over argo-workflows when flowable-engine is primarily Java; argo-workflows is Go; Tags unique to flowable-engine: bpmn, java, workflow; When your project requires extensive integration with existing Java applications without adding significant overhead.
- 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 flowable-engine?
- If you need a BPM solution that heavily relies on graphical process design tools, as Flowable-engine may not cater to non-technical users as intuitively as some competitors. In scenarios needing extensive support for custom programming languages outside of Java, as this could limit its applicability and efficacy.
- Is argo-workflows or flowable-engine more popular on GitHub?
- argo-workflows has more GitHub stars (16,956 vs 9,535). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are argo-workflows and flowable-engine open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (argo-workflows: Apache-2.0, flowable-engine: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to argo-workflows or flowable-engine?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at argo-workflows alternatives and flowable-engine alternatives (argo-workflows 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, argo-workflows or flowable-engine?
- argo-workflows: 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 argo-workflows and flowable-engine?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: argo-workflows trust report; flowable-engine trust report.