Comparison
loonflow vs Flowise
Verdict
Pick loonflow if loonflow is an intelligent and visual process automation system that supports ticketing systems and MCP through workflow management capabilities. It operates with TypeScript under the AGPL-3.0 license; pick Flowise if flowise enables users to build AI agents visually, focusing on a low-code/no-code approach with support for technologies like langchain and large-language-models.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | loonflow | Flowise |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (50d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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
- loonflow
- An intelligent and visual process automation system.
- Flowise
- Build AI Agents, Visually
Stars
- loonflow
- 2.1k
- Flowise
- 55k
Forks
- loonflow
- 706
- Flowise
- 25k
Open issues
- loonflow
- 20
- Flowise
- 997
Language
- loonflow
- TypeScript
- Flowise
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- loonflow
- Loonflow is an intelligent and visual process automation system that supports ticketing systems and MCP through workflow management capabilities. It operates with TypeScript under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Flowise
- Flowise enables users to build AI agents visually, focusing on a low-code/no-code approach with support for technologies like langchain and large-language-models.
Persona
- loonflow
- -
- Flowise
- -
Runtime
- loonflow
- -
- Flowise
- -
License
- loonflow
- AGPL-3.0
- Flowise
- Other
Last pushed
- loonflow
- May 25, 2026
- Flowise
- Jul 14, 2026
Categories
- loonflow
- Developer Tools
- Flowise
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- loonflow
- Steady (60%)
- Flowise
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- loonflow
- 50d
- Flowise
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- loonflow
- 20
- Flowise
- 997
Owner type
- loonflow
- User
- Flowise
- Organization
Full report
- loonflow
- Trust report
- Flowise
- Trust report
Choose loonflow if…
- License: loonflow is AGPL-3.0, Flowise is Other.
- Tags unique to loonflow: devops, django, mcp, python.
- You need a fully open-source solution for your internal process automation, as Loonflow requires you to share modifications if used in a SaaS service publically.
When NOT to use loonflow
- You seek closed-source solutions for proprietary reasons as Loonflow's AGPLv3 requirement mandates openness in SaaS settings.
- When deployment flexibility is essential since the tool relies on Docker for installation, which may not align with all IT environments.
Choose Flowise if…
- License: Flowise is Other, loonflow is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Can be installed locally using NodeJS or Docker Compose. Supports various hosting options including cloud platforms and personal servers..
- Tags unique to Flowise: agentic-ai, large-language-models, low-code, multiagent-systems.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Flowise ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Flowise enables users to build AI agents visually, focusing on a low-code/no-code approach with support for technologies like langchain and large-language-models.
When NOT to use Flowise
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (blackholll/loonflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (blackholll/loonflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (blackholll/loonflow) · observed May 25, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (FlowiseAI/Flowise) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (FlowiseAI/Flowise) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (FlowiseAI/Flowise) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: loonflow 2.1k · Flowise 55k (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between loonflow and Flowise?
- loonflow: An intelligent and visual process automation system.. Flowise: Build AI Agents, Visually. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose loonflow over Flowise?
- Choose loonflow over Flowise when License: loonflow is AGPL-3.0, Flowise is Other; Tags unique to loonflow: devops, django, mcp, python; You need a fully open-source solution for your internal process automation, as Loonflow requires you to share modifications if used in a SaaS service publically.
- When should I choose Flowise over loonflow?
- Choose Flowise over loonflow when License: Flowise is Other, loonflow is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Can be installed locally using NodeJS or Docker Compose. Supports various hosting options including cloud platforms and personal servers.; Tags unique to Flowise: agentic-ai, large-language-models, low-code, multiagent-systems; Also covers AI Agents; Flowise ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Flowise enables users to build AI agents visually, focusing on a low-code/no-code approach with support for technologies like langchain and large-language-models.
- When should I avoid loonflow?
- You seek closed-source solutions for proprietary reasons as Loonflow's AGPLv3 requirement mandates openness in SaaS settings. When deployment flexibility is essential since the tool relies on Docker for installation, which may not align with all IT environments.
- When should I avoid Flowise?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is loonflow or Flowise more popular on GitHub?
- Flowise has more GitHub stars (54,613 vs 2,084). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are loonflow and Flowise open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (loonflow: AGPL-3.0, Flowise: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to loonflow or Flowise?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at loonflow alternatives and Flowise alternatives (loonflow markdown twin, Flowise 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, loonflow or Flowise?
- loonflow: Steady. Flowise: 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 loonflow and Flowise?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: loonflow trust report; Flowise trust report.