--- title: "astron-rpa vs orloj" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/iflytek-astron-rpa-vs-orlojhq-orloj" tools: ["iflytek-astron-rpa", "orlojhq-orloj"] --- # astron-rpa vs orloj *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 orloj if orloj is an orchestration runtime for multi-agent AI systems that schedules and executes agents defined in YAML files. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) reports 5.5k GitHub stars, 598 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. [orloj](https://orloj.dev) has 121 stars, 18 forks, and 39 open issues, last pushed Sep 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa) and [orloj's repository](https://github.com/OrlojHQ/orloj). | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [orloj](/tools/orlojhq-orloj.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | An orchestration runtime for multi-agent AI systems. | | Stars | 5,542 | 121 | | Forks | 598 | 18 | | Open issues | 58 | 39 | | Language | Python | Go | | Adopt for | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | Orloj is an orchestration runtime for multi-agent AI systems that schedules and executes agents defined in YAML files. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 - The Apache License, Version 2.0 grants permission to use, study, change, and distribute the software -- commercially or non-commercially. | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [orloj](/tools/orlojhq-orloj.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 4d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 58 | 39 | | Stars delta | -268 (30d) | +8 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +15 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/orlojhq-orloj/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: orloj - **Requirements:** The tool is designed with a strong emphasis on declarative system definitions and orchestration through YAML files. - **Adopt for:** Orloj is an orchestration runtime for multi-agent AI systems that schedules and executes agents defined in YAML files. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0 - The Apache License, Version 2.0 grants permission to use, study, change, and distribute the software -- commercially or non-commercially. ## Choose when ### Choose astron-rpa if… - astron-rpa is primarily Python; orloj is Go. - Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation. - For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### Choose orloj if… - orloj is primarily Go; astron-rpa is Python. - Requirements: The tool is designed with a strong emphasis on declarative system definitions and orchestration through YAML files.. - Tags unique to orloj: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agentic-orchestration, ai-agents. - orloj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - You need an orchestration service specifically designed for managing interactions among multiple AI agents where production-grade operation is critical. ## 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 orloj - If your multi-agent system does not benefit from the YAML-based orchestration model or if you require a non-Go runtime environment. - When governance functionalities for your AI systems are less critical as Orloj's governance capabilities might be overkill for simpler applications. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between astron-rpa and orloj? astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. orloj: An orchestration runtime for multi-agent AI systems.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over orloj? Choose astron-rpa over orloj when astron-rpa is primarily Python; orloj is Go; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### When should I choose orloj over astron-rpa? Choose orloj over astron-rpa when orloj is primarily Go; astron-rpa is Python; Requirements: The tool is designed with a strong emphasis on declarative system definitions and orchestration through YAML files.; Tags unique to orloj: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agentic-orchestration, ai-agents; orloj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need an orchestration service specifically designed for managing interactions among multiple AI agents where production-grade operation is critical. ### 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 orloj? If your multi-agent system does not benefit from the YAML-based orchestration model or if you require a non-Go runtime environment. When governance functionalities for your AI systems are less critical as Orloj's governance capabilities might be overkill for simpler applications. ### Is astron-rpa or orloj more popular on GitHub? astron-rpa has more GitHub stars (5,542 vs 121). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are astron-rpa and orloj open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (astron-rpa: Apache-2.0, orloj: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to astron-rpa or orloj? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) and [orloj alternatives](/tools/orlojhq-orloj/alternatives) ([astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives.md), [orloj markdown twin](/tools/orlojhq-orloj/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-orlojhq-orloj.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, astron-rpa or orloj? astron-rpa: Very active. orloj: 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 orloj? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust); [orloj trust report](/tools/orlojhq-orloj/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/_