Comparison
camunda vs reaflow
Verdict
Pick camunda if camunda's strength in BPMN and its Java base offer robust process orchestration options, ideal for those needing deep workflow management with a focus on interoperable microservice architectures; pick reaflow if rEAFlow is a React library specialized in creating and manipulating workflow editors, flow charts, and diagrams with TypeScript under the Apache-2.0 license.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 16, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | camunda | reaflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 15, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (468d since push) As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 15, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 16, 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
- camunda
- Process Orchestration Framework
- reaflow
- React library for building workflow editors, flow charts and diagrams
Stars
- camunda
- 4.3k
- reaflow
- 2.5k
Forks
- camunda
- 819
- reaflow
- 160
Open issues
- camunda
- 2.8k
- reaflow
- 89
Language
- camunda
- Java
- reaflow
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- camunda
- Camunda's strength in BPMN and its Java base offer robust process orchestration options, ideal for those needing deep workflow management with a focus on interoperable microservice architectures.
- reaflow
- REAFlow is a React library specialized in creating and manipulating workflow editors, flow charts, and diagrams with TypeScript under the Apache-2.0 license.
Persona
- camunda
- -
- reaflow
- -
Runtime
- camunda
- -
- reaflow
- -
License
- camunda
- -
- reaflow
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- camunda
- Sep 15, 2026
- reaflow
- Jun 4, 2025
Categories
- camunda
- Developer Tools
- reaflow
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- camunda
- Very active (96%)
- reaflow
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- camunda
- 0d
- reaflow
- 468d
Open issues (now)
- camunda
- 2.8k
- reaflow
- 89
Stars delta
- camunda
- +41 (30d)
- reaflow
- -3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- camunda
- -73 (30d)
- reaflow
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- camunda
- Trust report
- reaflow
- Trust report
Choose camunda if…
- camunda is primarily Java; reaflow is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to camunda: bpmn, grpc, java, microservices.
- - For projects requiring integration of standardized BPMN processes within a microservices architecture
When NOT to use camunda
- - Avoid if the project requires non-BPMN process models or languages that are not natively supported within Camunda's framework
- - Not suitable for teams looking to minimize technology stack, as its ecosystem includes several components like Zeebe, Operate, Tasklist which might increase complexity
Choose reaflow if…
- reaflow is primarily TypeScript; camunda is Java.
- Tags unique to reaflow: diagrams, elkjs, flowchart, react.
- When you need complex automatic layout capabilities powered by ELKJS for dynamic visualizations within React applications.
When NOT to use reaflow
- If your project does not require the use of TypeScript as REAFlow is built with it and may limit compatibility for users preferring other JavaScript dialects.
- When an extensive library like REAFlow, which offers comprehensive features including undo/redo functionalities and a modular design, exceeds the project's technical complexity or requirement.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (camunda/camunda) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (camunda/camunda) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- Last push (camunda/camunda) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (reaviz/reaflow) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (reaviz/reaflow) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- Last push (reaviz/reaflow) · observed Jun 4, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: camunda 4.3k · reaflow 2.5k (synced Sep 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between camunda and reaflow?
- camunda: Process Orchestration Framework. reaflow: React library for building workflow editors, flow charts and diagrams. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose camunda over reaflow?
- Choose camunda over reaflow when camunda is primarily Java; reaflow is TypeScript; Tags unique to camunda: bpmn, grpc, java, microservices; - For projects requiring integration of standardized BPMN processes within a microservices architecture.
- When should I choose reaflow over camunda?
- Choose reaflow over camunda when reaflow is primarily TypeScript; camunda is Java; Tags unique to reaflow: diagrams, elkjs, flowchart, react; When you need complex automatic layout capabilities powered by ELKJS for dynamic visualizations within React applications.
- When should I avoid camunda?
- - Avoid if the project requires non-BPMN process models or languages that are not natively supported within Camunda's framework - Not suitable for teams looking to minimize technology stack, as its ecosystem includes several components like Zeebe, Operate, Tasklist which might increase complexity
- When should I avoid reaflow?
- If your project does not require the use of TypeScript as REAFlow is built with it and may limit compatibility for users preferring other JavaScript dialects. When an extensive library like REAFlow, which offers comprehensive features including undo/redo functionalities and a modular design, exceeds the project's technical complexity or requirement.
- Is camunda or reaflow more popular on GitHub?
- camunda has more GitHub stars (4,279 vs 2,490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are camunda and reaflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to camunda or reaflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at camunda alternatives and reaflow alternatives (camunda markdown twin, reaflow 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, camunda or reaflow?
- camunda: Very active. reaflow: Dormant. 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 camunda and reaflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: camunda trust report; reaflow trust report.