Comparison
alfred-workflow vs SpiffWorkflow
Verdict
Pick alfred-workflow if alfred-workflow is a Python library that simplifies the creation of Alfred workflows for macOS users, supporting versions 3 and 4; pick SpiffWorkflow if spiffWorkflow is an open-source Python workflow engine that adheres to BPMN specifications.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | alfred-workflow | SpiffWorkflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1344d since push) As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (14d since push) As of Sep 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 17, 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 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 2, 2026 · deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 26, 2026 · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- alfred-workflow
- Full-featured library for writing Alfred 3 & 4 workflows
- SpiffWorkflow
- A powerful workflow engine implemented in pure Python
Stars
- alfred-workflow
- 3.0k
- SpiffWorkflow
- 1.9k
Forks
- alfred-workflow
- 236
- SpiffWorkflow
- 343
Open issues
- alfred-workflow
- 21
- SpiffWorkflow
- 8
Language
- alfred-workflow
- Python
- SpiffWorkflow
- Python
Adopt for
- alfred-workflow
- Alfred-workflow is a Python library that simplifies the creation of Alfred workflows for macOS users, supporting versions 3 and 4.
- SpiffWorkflow
- SpiffWorkflow is an open-source Python workflow engine that adheres to BPMN specifications.
Persona
- alfred-workflow
- -
- SpiffWorkflow
- -
Runtime
- alfred-workflow
- -
- SpiffWorkflow
- -
License
- alfred-workflow
- Other
- SpiffWorkflow
- LGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- alfred-workflow
- Jan 10, 2023
- SpiffWorkflow
- Sep 2, 2026
Categories
- alfred-workflow
- Developer Tools
- SpiffWorkflow
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- alfred-workflow
- Dormant (18%)
- SpiffWorkflow
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- alfred-workflow
- 1344d
- SpiffWorkflow
- 14d
Open issues (now)
- alfred-workflow
- 21
- SpiffWorkflow
- 8
Stars delta
- alfred-workflow
- -4 (30d)
- SpiffWorkflow
- +7 (30d)
Owner type
- alfred-workflow
- User
- SpiffWorkflow
- Organization
deps.dev advisories
- alfred-workflow
- Not queried
- SpiffWorkflow
- No lockfile (source not queried)
OpenSSF Scorecard
- alfred-workflow
- Not queried
- SpiffWorkflow
- Published findings
Full report
- alfred-workflow
- Trust report
- SpiffWorkflow
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · alfred-workflow: Python runtime · SpiffWorkflow: Python runtime
Choose alfred-workflow if…
- License: alfred-workflow is Other, SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to alfred-workflow: alfred-workflow, caching, fuzzy-search, http.
- Use this tool if you are creating Alfred workflows specifically for Alfred 3 or 4 on macOS.
When NOT to use alfred-workflow
- Do not use this library if your development is focused on different productivity applications that do not integrate with Alfred.
- Avoid this tool if you are working on systems or environments that do not support macOS, as it is designed for macOS only.
Choose SpiffWorkflow if…
- License: SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0, alfred-workflow is Other.
- Tags unique to SpiffWorkflow: bpmn, bpmn-engine, workflow, workflow-specification.
- SpiffWorkflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need a pure Python solution without external dependencies for implementing BPMN workflows.
When NOT to use SpiffWorkflow
- The project demands real-time performance or low-latency requirements as SpiffWorkflow, being a Python library, might not meet those stringent criteria.
- You require integration with non-BPMN workflow specifications exclusively.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (deanishe/alfred-workflow) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (deanishe/alfred-workflow) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- Last push (deanishe/alfred-workflow) · observed Jan 10, 2023
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- Last push (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Sep 2, 2026
- License file (LGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: alfred-workflow 3.0k · SpiffWorkflow 1.9k (synced Sep 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between alfred-workflow and SpiffWorkflow?
- alfred-workflow: Full-featured library for writing Alfred 3 & 4 workflows. SpiffWorkflow: A powerful workflow engine implemented in pure Python. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose alfred-workflow over SpiffWorkflow?
- Choose alfred-workflow over SpiffWorkflow when License: alfred-workflow is Other, SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0; Tags unique to alfred-workflow: alfred-workflow, caching, fuzzy-search, http; Use this tool if you are creating Alfred workflows specifically for Alfred 3 or 4 on macOS.
- When should I choose SpiffWorkflow over alfred-workflow?
- Choose SpiffWorkflow over alfred-workflow when License: SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0, alfred-workflow is Other; Tags unique to SpiffWorkflow: bpmn, bpmn-engine, workflow, workflow-specification; SpiffWorkflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need a pure Python solution without external dependencies for implementing BPMN workflows.
- When should I avoid alfred-workflow?
- Do not use this library if your development is focused on different productivity applications that do not integrate with Alfred. Avoid this tool if you are working on systems or environments that do not support macOS, as it is designed for macOS only.
- When should I avoid SpiffWorkflow?
- The project demands real-time performance or low-latency requirements as SpiffWorkflow, being a Python library, might not meet those stringent criteria. You require integration with non-BPMN workflow specifications exclusively.
- Is alfred-workflow or SpiffWorkflow more popular on GitHub?
- alfred-workflow has more GitHub stars (2,963 vs 1,917). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are alfred-workflow and SpiffWorkflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (alfred-workflow: Other, SpiffWorkflow: LGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to alfred-workflow or SpiffWorkflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at alfred-workflow alternatives and SpiffWorkflow alternatives (alfred-workflow markdown twin, SpiffWorkflow 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, alfred-workflow or SpiffWorkflow?
- alfred-workflow: Dormant. SpiffWorkflow: 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 alfred-workflow and SpiffWorkflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: alfred-workflow trust report; SpiffWorkflow trust report.