Comparison
openagent vs autoflow
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 autoflow if pingcap/autoflow leverages Graph RAG technology and TiDB Serverless Vector Storage, making it a specialized choice for building conversational knowledge bases in TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openagent | autoflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Steady (85d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · 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
- autoflow
- Graph RAG based conversational knowledge base tool using TiDB Serverless Vector Storage
Stars
- openagent
- 771
- autoflow
- 3.0k
Forks
- openagent
- 81
- autoflow
- 196
Open issues
- openagent
- 45
- autoflow
- 75
Language
- openagent
- Python
- autoflow
- 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.
- autoflow
- pingcap/autoflow leverages Graph RAG technology and TiDB Serverless Vector Storage, making it a specialized choice for building conversational knowledge bases in TypeScript.
Persona
- openagent
- -
- autoflow
- -
Runtime
- openagent
- -
- autoflow
- -
License
- openagent
- MIT
- autoflow
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- openagent
- Jul 17, 2026
- autoflow
- Apr 27, 2026
Categories
- openagent
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- autoflow
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- openagent
- Very active (96%)
- autoflow
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- openagent
- 3d
- autoflow
- 85d
Open issues (now)
- openagent
- 45
- autoflow
- 75
Owner type
- openagent
- User
- autoflow
- Organization
Full report
- openagent
- Trust report
- autoflow
- Trust report
Choose openagent if…
- openagent is primarily Python; autoflow is TypeScript.
- License: openagent is MIT, autoflow is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to openagent: agent, ai, celery, deepagents.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 autoflow if…
- autoflow is primarily TypeScript; openagent is Python.
- License: autoflow is Apache-2.0, openagent is MIT.
- Tags unique to autoflow: chatbot, cot, graphrag, knowledge-graph.
- autoflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - When you need to create a conversational interface that can leverage both graph-based data structures and retrieval-augmented generation techniques for context-aware responses.
When NOT to use autoflow
- - When your application does not require a conversational knowledge base or cannot benefit from retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques.
- - If you are aiming for broad compatibility across different SQL-based databases, as autoflow specifically integrates with TiDB and might offer less flexibility when compared to tools that support a
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 (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Last push (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Apr 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openagent 771 · autoflow 3.0k (synced Jul 21, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openagent and autoflow?
- openagent: Harness architecture for rapidly building vertical AI agents. autoflow: Graph RAG based conversational knowledge base tool using TiDB Serverless Vector Storage. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openagent over autoflow?
- Choose openagent over autoflow when openagent is primarily Python; autoflow is TypeScript; License: openagent is MIT, autoflow is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to openagent: agent, ai, celery, deepagents; Also covers AI Agents; Need integration of OpenAI and Dify functionalities.
- When should I choose autoflow over openagent?
- Choose autoflow over openagent when autoflow is primarily TypeScript; openagent is Python; License: autoflow is Apache-2.0, openagent is MIT; Tags unique to autoflow: chatbot, cot, graphrag, knowledge-graph; autoflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - When you need to create a conversational interface that can leverage both graph-based data structures and retrieval-augmented generation techniques for context-aware responses.
- 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 autoflow?
- - When your application does not require a conversational knowledge base or cannot benefit from retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques. - If you are aiming for broad compatibility across different SQL-based databases, as autoflow specifically integrates with TiDB and might offer less flexibility when compared to tools that support a
- Is openagent or autoflow more popular on GitHub?
- autoflow has more GitHub stars (2,956 vs 771). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openagent and autoflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openagent: MIT, autoflow: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to openagent or autoflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openagent alternatives and autoflow alternatives (openagent markdown twin, autoflow 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 autoflow?
- openagent: Very active. autoflow: Steady. 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 autoflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openagent trust report; autoflow trust report.