Comparison
astron-rpa vs nanobrowser
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 nanobrowser if nanobrowser is an open-source Chrome extension that facilitates AI-powered web automation through multi-agent workflows, requiring users to input their own LLM API keys. It stands out with a focus on cost-effective agent.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | astron-rpa | nanobrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 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
- astron-rpa
- Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments
- nanobrowser
- Open-Source Chrome extension for AI-powered web automation
Stars
- astron-rpa
- 5.8k
- nanobrowser
- 14k
Forks
- astron-rpa
- 594
- nanobrowser
- 1.4k
Open issues
- astron-rpa
- 43
- nanobrowser
- 74
Language
- astron-rpa
- Java
- nanobrowser
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- astron-rpa
- astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance.
- nanobrowser
- Nanobrowser is an open-source Chrome extension that facilitates AI-powered web automation through multi-agent workflows, requiring users to input their own LLM API keys. It stands out with a focus on cost-effective agent
Persona
- astron-rpa
- -
- nanobrowser
- -
Runtime
- astron-rpa
- -
- nanobrowser
- -
License
- astron-rpa
- Apache-2.0
- nanobrowser
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- astron-rpa
- Aug 11, 2026
- nanobrowser
- Aug 18, 2026
Categories
- astron-rpa
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- nanobrowser
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- astron-rpa
- 0d
- nanobrowser
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- astron-rpa
- 43
- nanobrowser
- 74
Stars delta
- astron-rpa
- Unknown
- nanobrowser
- +96 (30d)
Open issues delta
- astron-rpa
- Unknown
- nanobrowser
- +4 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- astron-rpa
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- nanobrowser
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
Full report
- astron-rpa
- Trust report
- nanobrowser
- Trust report
Choose astron-rpa if…
- astron-rpa is primarily Java; nanobrowser is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to astron-rpa: ai, astron, data-privacy, enterprise.
- For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data.
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.
Choose nanobrowser if…
- nanobrowser is primarily TypeScript; astron-rpa is Java.
- Tags unique to nanobrowser: ai-tools, browser-automation.
- When you are looking for a flexible configuration of multiple agents in web automation tasks and want to avoid the limitations present in the Chrome Web Store version.
When NOT to use nanobrowser
- If you strictly require a fully managed solution without needing to input API keys and managing configurations.
- Not recommended if your tasks can be handled efficiently by simpler tools, as Nanobrowser's advanced configuration might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- Avoid this tool if automatic updates are crucial for your workflow since updating through the Chrome Web Store may lag due to review processes.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (nanobrowser/nanobrowser) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (nanobrowser/nanobrowser) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (nanobrowser/nanobrowser) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: astron-rpa 5.8k · nanobrowser 14k (synced Aug 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between astron-rpa and nanobrowser?
- astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. nanobrowser: Open-Source Chrome extension for AI-powered web automation. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose astron-rpa over nanobrowser?
- Choose astron-rpa over nanobrowser when astron-rpa is primarily Java; nanobrowser is TypeScript; Tags unique to astron-rpa: ai, astron, data-privacy, enterprise; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data.
- When should I choose nanobrowser over astron-rpa?
- Choose nanobrowser over astron-rpa when nanobrowser is primarily TypeScript; astron-rpa is Java; Tags unique to nanobrowser: ai-tools, browser-automation; When you are looking for a flexible configuration of multiple agents in web automation tasks and want to avoid the limitations present in the Chrome Web Store version.
- 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 nanobrowser?
- If you strictly require a fully managed solution without needing to input API keys and managing configurations. Not recommended if your tasks can be handled efficiently by simpler tools, as Nanobrowser's advanced configuration might introduce unnecessary complexity. Avoid this tool if automatic updates are crucial for your workflow since updating through the Chrome Web Store may lag due to review processes.
- Is astron-rpa or nanobrowser more popular on GitHub?
- nanobrowser has more GitHub stars (13,575 vs 5,810). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are astron-rpa and nanobrowser open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (astron-rpa: Apache-2.0, nanobrowser: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to astron-rpa or nanobrowser?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at astron-rpa alternatives and nanobrowser alternatives (astron-rpa markdown twin, nanobrowser 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, astron-rpa or nanobrowser?
- astron-rpa: Very active. nanobrowser: 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 astron-rpa and nanobrowser?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: astron-rpa trust report; nanobrowser trust report.