--- title: "lamda vs astron-rpa" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/firerpa-lamda-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa" tools: ["firerpa-lamda", "iflytek-astron-rpa"] --- # lamda vs astron-rpa *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick lamda if lamda is an Android full-stack device control platform with tools for remote desktop control via WebRTC/H264, UI/OCR/image-matching automation, and built-in Frida; pick astron-rpa if astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. [lamda](https://device-farm.com/) reports 8.3k GitHub stars, 1.1k forks, and 45 open issues, last pushed Aug 30, 2026. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) has 5.5k stars, 598 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [lamda's repository](https://github.com/firerpa/lamda) and [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa). | | [lamda](/tools/firerpa-lamda.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Android full-stack device control platform with remote access and automation capabilities | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | | Stars | 8,297 | 5,542 | | Forks | 1,115 | 598 | | Open issues | 45 | 58 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | lamda is an Android full-stack device control platform with tools for remote desktop control via WebRTC/H264, UI/OCR/image-matching automation, and built-in Frida. | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [lamda](/tools/firerpa-lamda.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 15d | 4d | | Open issues (now) | 45 | 58 | | Stars delta | +176 (30d) | -268 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +4 (30d) | +15 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/firerpa-lamda/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: lamda - **Hosting:** self hosted - **Pricing:** freemium - Available under the MIT license; includes paid support options not covered in open-source documentation. - **Adopt for:** lamda is an Android full-stack device control platform with tools for remote desktop control via WebRTC/H264, UI/OCR/image-matching automation, and built-in Frida. ## Decision facts: astron-rpa - **Adopt for:** astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. ## Choose when ### Choose lamda if… - License: lamda is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0. - Pricing: Available under the MIT license; includes paid support options not covered in open-source documentation.. - Tags unique to lamda: adb, agents, android, appium. - Also covers Evaluation & Observability. - When you need a comprehensive set of over 160 APIs optimized for multi-device cluster management ### Choose astron-rpa if… - License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, lamda is MIT. - Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, data-privacy. - For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ## When NOT to use lamda - If your project strictly avoids open-source tools under the MIT license, favoring proprietary or different licensing schemes - When you do not require extensive networking options such as proxy/VPN/P2P within the toolset - For projects that need fewer API integrations or lighter control capabilities over remote devices ## When NOT to use astron-rpa - If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. - For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. - When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between lamda and astron-rpa? lamda: Android full-stack device control platform with remote access and automation capabilities. astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose lamda over astron-rpa? Choose lamda over astron-rpa when License: lamda is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Available under the MIT license; includes paid support options not covered in open-source documentation.; Tags unique to lamda: adb, agents, android, appium; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When you need a comprehensive set of over 160 APIs optimized for multi-device cluster management. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over lamda? Choose astron-rpa over lamda when License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, lamda is MIT; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, data-privacy; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### When should I avoid lamda? If your project strictly avoids open-source tools under the MIT license, favoring proprietary or different licensing schemes When you do not require extensive networking options such as proxy/VPN/P2P within the toolset For projects that need fewer API integrations or lighter control capabilities over remote devices ### When should I avoid astron-rpa? If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization. ### Is lamda or astron-rpa more popular on GitHub? lamda has more GitHub stars (8,297 vs 5,542). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are lamda and astron-rpa open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (lamda: MIT, astron-rpa: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to lamda or astron-rpa? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [lamda alternatives](/tools/firerpa-lamda/alternatives) and [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) ([lamda markdown twin](/tools/firerpa-lamda/alternatives.md), [astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/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/firerpa-lamda-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, lamda or astron-rpa? lamda: Active. astron-rpa: 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 lamda and astron-rpa? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [lamda trust report](/tools/firerpa-lamda/trust); [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=firerpa-lamda`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=firerpa-lamda) - 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/_