--- title: "astron-rpa vs reaflow" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/iflytek-astron-rpa-vs-reaviz-reaflow" tools: ["iflytek-astron-rpa", "reaviz-reaflow"] --- # astron-rpa vs reaflow *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 reaflow if rEAFlow is a React library specialized in creating and manipulating workflow editors, flow charts, and diagrams with TypeScript under the Apache-2.0 license. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) reports 5.5k GitHub stars, 598 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. [reaflow](https://reaflow.dev) has 2.5k stars, 160 forks, and 89 open issues, last pushed Jun 4, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa) and [reaflow's repository](https://github.com/reaviz/reaflow). | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [reaflow](/tools/reaviz-reaflow.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | React library for building workflow editors, flow charts and diagrams | | Stars | 5,542 | 2,490 | | Forks | 598 | 160 | | Open issues | 58 | 89 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | REAFlow is a React library specialized in creating and manipulating workflow editors, flow charts, and diagrams with TypeScript under the Apache-2.0 license. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-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) | [reaflow](/tools/reaviz-reaflow.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) | | Days since push | 4d | 468d | | Open issues (now) | 58 | 89 | | Stars delta | -268 (30d) | -3 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +15 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reaviz-reaflow/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: reaflow - **Adopt for:** REAFlow is a React library specialized in creating and manipulating workflow editors, flow charts, and diagrams with TypeScript under the Apache-2.0 license. ## Choose when ### Choose astron-rpa if… - astron-rpa is primarily Python; reaflow is TypeScript. - Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation. - Also covers AI Agents. - For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### Choose reaflow if… - reaflow is primarily TypeScript; astron-rpa is Python. - Tags unique to reaflow: diagrams, elkjs, flowchart, react. - When you need complex automatic layout capabilities powered by ELKJS for dynamic visualizations within React applications. ## 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 reaflow - If your project does not require the use of TypeScript as REAFlow is built with it and may limit compatibility for users preferring other JavaScript dialects. - When an extensive library like REAFlow, which offers comprehensive features including undo/redo functionalities and a modular design, exceeds the project's technical complexity or requirement. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between astron-rpa and reaflow? astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. reaflow: React library for building workflow editors, flow charts and diagrams. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over reaflow? Choose astron-rpa over reaflow when astron-rpa is primarily Python; reaflow is TypeScript; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation; 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 reaflow over astron-rpa? Choose reaflow over astron-rpa when reaflow is primarily TypeScript; astron-rpa is Python; Tags unique to reaflow: diagrams, elkjs, flowchart, react; When you need complex automatic layout capabilities powered by ELKJS for dynamic visualizations within React applications. ### 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 reaflow? If your project does not require the use of TypeScript as REAFlow is built with it and may limit compatibility for users preferring other JavaScript dialects. When an extensive library like REAFlow, which offers comprehensive features including undo/redo functionalities and a modular design, exceeds the project's technical complexity or requirement. ### Is astron-rpa or reaflow more popular on GitHub? astron-rpa has more GitHub stars (5,542 vs 2,490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are astron-rpa and reaflow open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (astron-rpa: Apache-2.0, reaflow: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to astron-rpa or reaflow? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) and [reaflow alternatives](/tools/reaviz-reaflow/alternatives) ([astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives.md), [reaflow markdown twin](/tools/reaviz-reaflow/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-reaviz-reaflow.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, astron-rpa or reaflow? astron-rpa: Very active. reaflow: Dormant. 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 reaflow? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust); [reaflow trust report](/tools/reaviz-reaflow/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/_