--- title: "automa vs openrpa" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/automaapp-automa-vs-open-rpa-openrpa" tools: ["automaapp-automa", "open-rpa-openrpa"] --- # automa vs openrpa *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 openrpa if openRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. [automa](https://www.goautoma.com/extension) reports 22k GitHub stars, 2.3k forks, and 377 open issues, last pushed Mar 2, 2026. [openrpa](https://app.openiap.io) has 3.1k stars, 659 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed Apr 15, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [automa's repository](https://github.com/AutomaApp/automa) and [openrpa's repository](https://github.com/open-rpa/openrpa). | | [automa](/tools/automaapp-automa.md) | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks | Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA | | Stars | 21,619 | 3,062 | | Forks | 2,341 | 659 | | Open issues | 377 | 2 | | Language | Vue | C# | | Adopt for | Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms. | OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Other | MPL-2.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [automa](/tools/automaapp-automa.md) | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 195d | 153d | | Open issues (now) | 377 | 2 | | Stars delta | +73 (30d) | +28 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +5 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/automaapp-automa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/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: openrpa - **Adopt for:** OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. ## Choose when ### Choose automa if… - automa is primarily Vue; openrpa is C#. - License: automa is Other, openrpa is MPL-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 openrpa if… - openrpa is primarily C#; automa is Vue. - License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, automa is Other. - Tags unique to openrpa: multiple-robots, openflow, rpa. - When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ## 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 openrpa - If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. - When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between automa and openrpa? automa: A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks. openrpa: Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose automa over openrpa? Choose automa over openrpa when automa is primarily Vue; openrpa is C#; License: automa is Other, openrpa is MPL-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 openrpa over automa? Choose openrpa over automa when openrpa is primarily C#; automa is Vue; License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, automa is Other; Tags unique to openrpa: multiple-robots, openflow, rpa; When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ### 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 openrpa? If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ### Is automa or openrpa more popular on GitHub? automa has more GitHub stars (21,619 vs 3,062). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are automa and openrpa open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (automa: Other, openrpa: MPL-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to automa or openrpa? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [automa alternatives](/tools/automaapp-automa/alternatives) and [openrpa alternatives](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/alternatives) ([automa markdown twin](/tools/automaapp-automa/alternatives.md), [openrpa markdown twin](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/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-open-rpa-openrpa.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, automa or openrpa? automa: Slowing. openrpa: Slowing. 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 openrpa? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [automa trust report](/tools/automaapp-automa/trust); [openrpa trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/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/_