--- title: "loonflow vs Flowise" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/blackholll-loonflow-vs-flowiseai-flowise" tools: ["blackholll-loonflow", "flowiseai-flowise"] --- # loonflow vs Flowise *GraphCanon updated Jul 15, 2026* ## 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. [loonflow](https://github.com/blackholll/loonflow) reports 2.1k GitHub stars, 706 forks, and 20 open issues, last pushed May 25, 2026. [Flowise](https://flowiseai.com) has 55k stars, 25k forks, and 997 open issues, last pushed Jul 14, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [loonflow's repository](https://github.com/blackholll/loonflow) and [Flowise's repository](https://github.com/FlowiseAI/Flowise). | | [loonflow](/tools/blackholll-loonflow.md) | [Flowise](/tools/flowiseai-flowise.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | An intelligent and visual process automation system. | Build AI Agents, Visually | | Stars | 2,084 | 54,613 | | Forks | 706 | 24,713 | | Open issues | 20 | 997 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | 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 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | AGPL-3.0 | Other | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [loonflow](/tools/blackholll-loonflow.md) | [Flowise](/tools/flowiseai-flowise.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 50d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 20 | 997 | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/blackholll-loonflow/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/flowiseai-flowise/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: loonflow - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Decision facts: Flowise - **Requirements:** Requires Docker; Can be installed locally using NodeJS or Docker Compose. Supports various hosting options including cloud platforms and personal servers. - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/blackholll-loonflow/alternatives) and [Flowise alternatives](/tools/flowiseai-flowise/alternatives) ([loonflow markdown twin](/tools/blackholll-loonflow/alternatives.md), [Flowise markdown twin](/tools/flowiseai-flowise/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/blackholll-loonflow-vs-flowiseai-flowise.md) 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](/tools/blackholll-loonflow/trust); [Flowise trust report](/tools/flowiseai-flowise/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=blackholll-loonflow`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=blackholll-loonflow) - 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/_