--- title: "automa vs astron-rpa" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/automaapp-automa-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa" tools: ["automaapp-automa", "iflytek-astron-rpa"] --- # automa vs astron-rpa *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [automa](https://www.goautoma.com/extension) reports 22k GitHub stars, 2.3k forks, and 377 open issues, last pushed Mar 2, 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 [automa's repository](https://github.com/AutomaApp/automa) and [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa). | | [automa](/tools/automaapp-automa.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | | Stars | 21,619 | 5,542 | | Forks | 2,341 | 598 | | Open issues | 377 | 58 | | Language | Vue | Python | | Adopt for | Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms. | 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 | Other | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [automa](/tools/automaapp-automa.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 195d | 4d | | Open issues (now) | 377 | 58 | | Stars delta | +73 (30d) | -268 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +5 (30d) | +15 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/automaapp-automa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: automa - **Adopt for:** Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms. ## 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 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. ### 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 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 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 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](/tools/automaapp-automa/alternatives) and [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) ([automa markdown twin](/tools/automaapp-automa/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/automaapp-automa-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, 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](/tools/automaapp-automa/trust); [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=automaapp-automa`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=automaapp-automa) - 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/_