--- title: "astron-rpa vs selfhost-ai" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/iflytek-astron-rpa-vs-kossakovsky-selfhost-ai" tools: ["iflytek-astron-rpa", "kossakovsky-selfhost-ai"] --- # astron-rpa vs selfhost-ai *GraphCanon updated Aug 21, 2026* ## Verdict 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; pick selfhost-ai if selfhost-ai offers a self-contained suite for deploying multiple AI tools with automated HTTPS setup and one-command deployment, acting as an open alternative to cloud-based services like Zapier. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) reports 5.8k GitHub stars, 594 forks, and 43 open issues, last pushed Aug 11, 2026. [selfhost-ai](https://github.com/kossakovsky/selfhost-ai#readme) has 919 stars, 233 forks, and 4 open issues, last pushed Jul 24, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa) and [selfhost-ai's repository](https://github.com/kossakovsky/selfhost-ai). | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [selfhost-ai](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | Self-hosted AI automation platform | | Stars | 5,810 | 919 | | Forks | 594 | 233 | | Open issues | 43 | 4 | | Language | Java | Shell | | Adopt for | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | selfhost-ai offers a self-contained suite for deploying multiple AI tools with automated HTTPS setup and one-command deployment, acting as an open alternative to cloud-based services like Zapier. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools, Model Training, Vector Databases | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [selfhost-ai](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 0d | 27d | | Open issues (now) | 43 | 4 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +17 (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | +4 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/trust.md) | ## 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. ## Decision facts: selfhost-ai - **Adopt for:** selfhost-ai offers a self-contained suite for deploying multiple AI tools with automated HTTPS setup and one-command deployment, acting as an open alternative to cloud-based services like Zapier. ## Choose when ### Choose astron-rpa if… - astron-rpa is primarily Java; selfhost-ai is Shell. - 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. ### Choose selfhost-ai if… - selfhost-ai is primarily Shell; astron-rpa is Java. - Tags unique to selfhost-ai: ai-agents, chatgpt-alternative, docker, flowise. - Also covers Model Training, Vector Databases. - selfhost-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - Self-hosted deployments aiming for centralized AI automation that includes n8n, Ollama, Flowise, RAG, Supabase, and other tools with a single command. ## 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. ## When NOT to use selfhost-ai - Organizations seeking fully managed AI automation solutions where setup and maintenance are handled by the service provider. - Businesses preferring to avoid the overhead of managing self-hosted environments, including hardware requirements and system updates. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between astron-rpa and selfhost-ai? astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. selfhost-ai: Self-hosted AI automation platform. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over selfhost-ai? Choose astron-rpa over selfhost-ai when astron-rpa is primarily Java; selfhost-ai is Shell; 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 choose selfhost-ai over astron-rpa? Choose selfhost-ai over astron-rpa when selfhost-ai is primarily Shell; astron-rpa is Java; Tags unique to selfhost-ai: ai-agents, chatgpt-alternative, docker, flowise; Also covers Model Training, Vector Databases; selfhost-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Self-hosted deployments aiming for centralized AI automation that includes n8n, Ollama, Flowise, RAG, Supabase, and other tools with a single command. ### 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. ### When should I avoid selfhost-ai? Organizations seeking fully managed AI automation solutions where setup and maintenance are handled by the service provider. Businesses preferring to avoid the overhead of managing self-hosted environments, including hardware requirements and system updates. ### Is astron-rpa or selfhost-ai more popular on GitHub? astron-rpa has more GitHub stars (5,810 vs 919). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are astron-rpa and selfhost-ai open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (astron-rpa: Apache-2.0, selfhost-ai: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to astron-rpa or selfhost-ai? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) and [selfhost-ai alternatives](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/alternatives) ([astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives.md), [selfhost-ai markdown twin](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/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/iflytek-astron-rpa-vs-kossakovsky-selfhost-ai.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, astron-rpa or selfhost-ai? astron-rpa: Very active. selfhost-ai: 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 astron-rpa and selfhost-ai? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust); [selfhost-ai trust report](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=iflytek-astron-rpa`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=iflytek-astron-rpa) - 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/_