--- title: "astron-rpa vs openrpa" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/iflytek-astron-rpa-vs-open-rpa-openrpa" tools: ["iflytek-astron-rpa", "open-rpa-openrpa"] --- # astron-rpa vs openrpa *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 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 openrpa if openRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) reports 5.5k GitHub stars, 598 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. [openrpa](https://app.openiap.io) has 3.1k stars, 659 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed Apr 15, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa) and [openrpa's repository](https://github.com/open-rpa/openrpa). | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA | | Stars | 5,542 | 3,062 | | Forks | 598 | 659 | | Open issues | 58 | 2 | | Language | Python | C# | | Adopt for | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 4d | 153d | | Open issues (now) | 58 | 2 | | Stars delta | -268 (30d) | +28 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +15 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/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: openrpa - **Adopt for:** OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. ## Choose when ### Choose astron-rpa if… - astron-rpa is primarily Python; openrpa is C#. - License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, openrpa is MPL-2.0. - Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, data-privacy. - Also covers AI Agents. - For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### Choose openrpa if… - openrpa is primarily C#; astron-rpa is Python. - License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to openrpa: multiple-robots, openflow, rpa, workflow. - When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ## 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 openrpa - If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. - When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between astron-rpa and openrpa? astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. openrpa: Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over openrpa? Choose astron-rpa over openrpa when astron-rpa is primarily Python; openrpa is C#; License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, openrpa is MPL-2.0; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, data-privacy; Also covers AI Agents; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### When should I choose openrpa over astron-rpa? Choose openrpa over astron-rpa when openrpa is primarily C#; astron-rpa is Python; License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to openrpa: multiple-robots, openflow, rpa, workflow; When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ### 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 openrpa? If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ### Is astron-rpa or openrpa more popular on GitHub? astron-rpa has more GitHub stars (5,542 vs 3,062). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are astron-rpa and openrpa open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (astron-rpa: Apache-2.0, openrpa: MPL-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to astron-rpa or openrpa? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) and [openrpa alternatives](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/alternatives) ([astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives.md), [openrpa markdown twin](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/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-open-rpa-openrpa.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, astron-rpa or openrpa? astron-rpa: Very active. openrpa: Slowing. 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 openrpa? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust); [openrpa trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/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/_