Comparison
automa vs astron-rpa
Verdict
Pick automa if automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | automa | astron-rpa |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (195d since push) As of Sep 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (4d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- automa
- A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks
- astron-rpa
- Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments
Stars
- automa
- 22k
- astron-rpa
- 5.5k
Forks
- automa
- 2.3k
- astron-rpa
- 598
Open issues
- automa
- 377
- astron-rpa
- 58
Language
- automa
- Vue
- astron-rpa
- Python
Adopt for
- automa
- Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms.
- astron-rpa
- astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance.
Persona
- automa
- -
- astron-rpa
- -
Runtime
- automa
- -
- astron-rpa
- -
License
- automa
- Other
- astron-rpa
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- automa
- Mar 2, 2026
- astron-rpa
- Sep 16, 2026
Categories
- automa
- Developer Tools
- astron-rpa
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- automa
- Slowing (36%)
- astron-rpa
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- automa
- 195d
- astron-rpa
- 4d
Open issues (now)
- automa
- 377
- astron-rpa
- 58
Stars delta
- automa
- +73 (30d)
- astron-rpa
- -268 (30d)
Open issues delta
- automa
- +5 (30d)
- astron-rpa
- +15 (30d)
Full report
- automa
- Trust report
- astron-rpa
- Trust report
Choose automa if…
- automa is primarily Vue; astron-rpa is Python.
- License: automa is Other, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to automa: browser-automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension, hacktoberfest.
- If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
When NOT to use automa
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting.
- If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
Choose astron-rpa if…
- astron-rpa is primarily Python; automa is Vue.
- License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, automa is Other.
- Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, data-privacy.
- 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 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Mar 2, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: automa 22k · astron-rpa 5.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between automa and astron-rpa?
- automa: A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks. 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 automa over astron-rpa?
- Choose automa over astron-rpa when automa is primarily Vue; astron-rpa is Python; License: automa is Other, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to automa: browser-automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension, hacktoberfest; If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
- When should I choose astron-rpa over automa?
- Choose astron-rpa over automa when astron-rpa is primarily Python; automa is Vue; License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, automa is Other; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, data-privacy; 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 automa?
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting. If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
- 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 automa or astron-rpa more popular on GitHub?
- automa has more GitHub stars (21,619 vs 5,542). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are automa and astron-rpa open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (automa: Other, astron-rpa: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to automa or astron-rpa?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at automa alternatives and astron-rpa alternatives (automa markdown twin, astron-rpa 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, automa or astron-rpa?
- automa: Slowing. 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 automa and astron-rpa?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: automa trust report; astron-rpa trust report.