Comparison
openagent vs dify
Verdict
Pick openagent if openAgent integrates OpenAI and Dify, focusing on deep reasoning loops, visual workflows, RAG, and agent delegation in Python under MIT license; pick dify if dify is a comprehensive low-code/no-code AI agentic framework designed for workflow and process automation, offering deployment via Docker Compose and multiple cloud platforms.
Markdown twin · openagent alternatives · dify alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openagent | dify |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1w · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- openagent
- Harness architecture for rapidly building vertical AI agents
- dify
- Production-ready platform for agentic workflow development
Stars
- openagent
- 771
- dify
- 152k
Forks
- openagent
- 81
- dify
- 24k
Open issues
- openagent
- 45
- dify
- 931
Language
- openagent
- Python
- dify
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- openagent
- OpenAgent integrates OpenAI and Dify, focusing on deep reasoning loops, visual workflows, RAG, and agent delegation in Python under MIT license.
- dify
- Dify is a comprehensive low-code/no-code AI agentic framework designed for workflow and process automation, offering deployment via Docker Compose and multiple cloud platforms.
Persona
- openagent
- -
- dify
- -
Runtime
- openagent
- -
- dify
- -
License
- openagent
- MIT
- dify
- Other
Last pushed
- openagent
- Jul 17, 2026
- dify
- Aug 7, 2026
Categories
- openagent
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- dify
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- openagent
- 3d
- dify
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- openagent
- 45
- dify
- 931
Stars delta
- openagent
- Unknown
- dify
- +3.6k (30d)
Open issues delta
- openagent
- Unknown
- dify
- +118 (30d)
Owner type
- openagent
- User
- dify
- Organization
Full report
- openagent
- Trust report
- dify
- Trust report
Typed relationship
openagent alternative difyBoth OpenAgent and Dify aim to provide platforms for agentic workflow development, presenting them as alternatives in the marketplace.
Choose openagent if…
- openagent is primarily Python; dify is TypeScript.
- License: openagent is MIT, dify is Other.
- Both OpenAgent and Dify aim to provide platforms for agentic workflow development, presenting them as alternatives in the marketplace.
- Tags unique to openagent: ai, celery, deepagents, deepresearch.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases.
- Need integration of OpenAI and Dify functionalities.
When NOT to use openagent
- Projects requiring only basic AI functionality without deep reasoning loops or RAG.
- Teams preferring non-Python environments for AI agent development.
Choose dify if…
- dify is primarily TypeScript; openagent is Python.
- License: dify is Other, openagent is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Both OpenAgent and Dify aim to provide platforms for agentic workflow development, presenting them as alternatives in the marketplace.
- Tags unique to dify: agentic-ai, agentic-framework, automation, gemini.
- When you need a production-grade platform with support for various deployment methods such as Docker Compose, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Terraform, AWS CDK, and Alibaba Cloud services.
When NOT to use dify
- If your project strictly requires a specific proprietary licensing scheme not aligned with Dify’s customized open-source license that is based on Apache 2.0.
- In cases where the desired workflow development tool should be written in a language other than TypeScript or Python, as Dify centers primarily around these languages.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Haohao-end/openagent) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (Haohao-end/openagent) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Last push (Haohao-end/openagent) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (langgenius/dify) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (langgenius/dify) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (langgenius/dify) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openagent 771 · dify 152k (synced Jul 21, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openagent and dify?
- openagent: Harness architecture for rapidly building vertical AI agents. dify: Production-ready platform for agentic workflow development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openagent over dify?
- Choose openagent over dify when openagent is primarily Python; dify is TypeScript; License: openagent is MIT, dify is Other; Both OpenAgent and Dify aim to provide platforms for agentic workflow development, presenting them as alternatives in the marketplace; Tags unique to openagent: ai, celery, deepagents, deepresearch; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases; Need integration of OpenAI and Dify functionalities.
- When should I choose dify over openagent?
- Choose dify over openagent when dify is primarily TypeScript; openagent is Python; License: dify is Other, openagent is MIT; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Both OpenAgent and Dify aim to provide platforms for agentic workflow development, presenting them as alternatives in the marketplace; Tags unique to dify: agentic-ai, agentic-framework, automation, gemini; When you need a production-grade platform with support for various deployment methods such as Docker Compose, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Terraform, AWS CDK, and Alibaba Cloud services.
- When should I avoid openagent?
- Projects requiring only basic AI functionality without deep reasoning loops or RAG. Teams preferring non-Python environments for AI agent development.
- When should I avoid dify?
- If your project strictly requires a specific proprietary licensing scheme not aligned with Dify’s customized open-source license that is based on Apache 2.0. In cases where the desired workflow development tool should be written in a language other than TypeScript or Python, as Dify centers primarily around these languages.
- Is openagent or dify more popular on GitHub?
- dify has more GitHub stars (151,725 vs 771). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openagent and dify open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openagent: MIT, dify: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to openagent or dify?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openagent alternatives and dify alternatives (openagent markdown twin, dify 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, openagent or dify?
- openagent: Very active. dify: 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 openagent and dify?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openagent trust report; dify trust report.