Comparison
Flowise vs llmflows
Verdict
Pick Flowise if flowise is a visual tool for building AI agents, supporting low-code and no-code development. It enables users to create complex workflows and multi-agent systems through a user-friendly interface; pick llmflows if lLMFlows is a Python library designed for creating and managing LLM applications with a focus on simplicity and transparency.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Flowise | llmflows |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (35d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (574d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 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
- Flowise
- Build AI Agents, Visually
- llmflows
- Simple, Explicit and Transparent LLM Apps
Stars
- Flowise
- 55k
- llmflows
- 708
Forks
- Flowise
- 25k
- llmflows
- 35
Open issues
- Flowise
- 1.0k
- llmflows
- 19
Language
- Flowise
- TypeScript
- llmflows
- Python
Adopt for
- Flowise
- Flowise is a visual tool for building AI agents, supporting low-code and no-code development. It enables users to create complex workflows and multi-agent systems through a user-friendly interface.
- llmflows
- LLMFlows is a Python library designed for creating and managing LLM applications with a focus on simplicity and transparency.
Persona
- Flowise
- -
- llmflows
- -
Runtime
- Flowise
- -
- llmflows
- -
License
- Flowise
- Other
- llmflows
- LLMFlows is distributed under the MIT license, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
Last pushed
- Flowise
- Aug 13, 2026
- llmflows
- Feb 20, 2025
Categories
- Flowise
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- llmflows
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Flowise
- Archived (8%)
- llmflows
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- Flowise
- 35d
- llmflows
- 574d
Archived on GitHub
- Flowise
- Yes
- llmflows
- No
Open issues (now)
- Flowise
- 1.0k
- llmflows
- 19
Stars delta
- Flowise
- +219 (30d)
- llmflows
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- Flowise
- -5 (30d)
- llmflows
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- Flowise
- Organization
- llmflows
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- Flowise
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- llmflows
- Published findings
Full report
- Flowise
- Trust report
- llmflows
- Trust report
Typed relationship
Choose Flowise if…
- Flowise is primarily TypeScript; llmflows is Python.
- License: Flowise is Other, llmflows is MIT.
- Both Flowise and LLMFlows aim to simplify development of AI agents, possibly serving similar use cases but through different methodologies.
- Tags unique to Flowise: agentic-ai, agentic-workflow, agents, artificial-intelligence.
- Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
- Flowise ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a tool that supports both low-code and no-code development for AI agents.
When NOT to use Flowise
- If you prefer a tool that does not require NodeJS >= 20.0.0 for installation and operation.
- When you need a solution that does not rely on Docker for deployment, as Flowise requires Docker for certain deployment methods.
- If you are working in an environment where the Apache License Version 2.0 is not compatible with your project's licensing requirements.
Choose llmflows if…
- llmflows is primarily Python; Flowise is TypeScript.
- License: llmflows is MIT, Flowise is Other.
- Pricing: The library is free to use, but additional services or support might incur costs..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Python environment is required..
- Both Flowise and LLMFlows aim to simplify development of AI agents, possibly serving similar use cases but through different methodologies.
- Tags unique to llmflows: ai, gpt-4, llm, llm-inference.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks.
- When you need a straightforward and transparent approach to building LLM applications, LLMFlows offers a simple framework that prioritizes clarity in the development process.
When NOT to use llmflows
- Avoid LLMFlows if you require advanced customization options that go beyond its simple and explicit design philosophy.
- Do not use LLMFlows if your project demands a more complex framework that integrates a wide range of third-party services, as LLMFlows focuses on simplicity and may lack extensive integration features
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (FlowiseAI/Flowise) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (FlowiseAI/Flowise) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (FlowiseAI/Flowise) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (stoyan-stoyanov/llmflows) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (stoyan-stoyanov/llmflows) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (stoyan-stoyanov/llmflows) · observed Feb 20, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Flowise 55k · llmflows 708 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Flowise and llmflows?
- Flowise: Build AI Agents, Visually. llmflows: Simple, Explicit and Transparent LLM Apps. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Flowise over llmflows?
- Choose Flowise over llmflows when Flowise is primarily TypeScript; llmflows is Python; License: Flowise is Other, llmflows is MIT; Both Flowise and LLMFlows aim to simplify development of AI agents, possibly serving similar use cases but through different methodologies; Tags unique to Flowise: agentic-ai, agentic-workflow, agents, artificial-intelligence; Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools; Flowise ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a tool that supports both low-code and no-code development for AI agents.
- When should I choose llmflows over Flowise?
- Choose llmflows over Flowise when llmflows is primarily Python; Flowise is TypeScript; License: llmflows is MIT, Flowise is Other; Pricing: The library is free to use, but additional services or support might incur costs.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Python environment is required.; Both Flowise and LLMFlows aim to simplify development of AI agents, possibly serving similar use cases but through different methodologies; Tags unique to llmflows: ai, gpt-4, llm, llm-inference; Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks; When you need a straightforward and transparent approach to building LLM applications, LLMFlows offers a simple framework that prioritizes clarity in the development process.
- When should I avoid Flowise?
- If you prefer a tool that does not require NodeJS >= 20.0.0 for installation and operation. When you need a solution that does not rely on Docker for deployment, as Flowise requires Docker for certain deployment methods. If you are working in an environment where the Apache License Version 2.0 is not compatible with your project's licensing requirements.
- When should I avoid llmflows?
- Avoid LLMFlows if you require advanced customization options that go beyond its simple and explicit design philosophy. Do not use LLMFlows if your project demands a more complex framework that integrates a wide range of third-party services, as LLMFlows focuses on simplicity and may lack extensive integration features
- Is Flowise or llmflows more popular on GitHub?
- Flowise has more GitHub stars (55,465 vs 708). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Flowise and llmflows open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Flowise: Other, llmflows: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to Flowise or llmflows?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Flowise alternatives and llmflows alternatives (Flowise markdown twin, llmflows 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, Flowise or llmflows?
- Flowise: Archived. llmflows: 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 Flowise and llmflows?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Flowise trust report; llmflows trust report.