--- title: "astron-rpa vs skyvern" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/iflytek-astron-rpa-vs-skyvern-ai-skyvern" tools: ["iflytek-astron-rpa", "skyvern-ai-skyvern"] --- # astron-rpa vs skyvern *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 skyvern if skyvern automates browser-based workflows with Python, using libraries such as Playwright and Selenium. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) reports 5.5k GitHub stars, 598 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. [skyvern](https://www.skyvern.com) has 23k stars, 2.2k forks, and 238 open issues, last pushed Sep 14, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa) and [skyvern's repository](https://github.com/Skyvern-AI/skyvern). | | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | [skyvern](/tools/skyvern-ai-skyvern.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | Automate browser based workflows with AI | | Stars | 5,542 | 22,994 | | Forks | 598 | 2,160 | | Open issues | 58 | 238 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | Skyvern automates browser-based workflows with Python, using libraries such as Playwright and Selenium. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 | | 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) | [skyvern](/tools/skyvern-ai-skyvern.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 4d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 58 | 238 | | Stars delta | -268 (30d) | +274 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +15 (30d) | +18 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/skyvern-ai-skyvern/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) - Python runtime; [skyvern](/tools/skyvern-ai-skyvern.md) - Python runtime ## 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: skyvern - **Adopt for:** Skyvern automates browser-based workflows with Python, using libraries such as Playwright and Selenium. ## Choose when ### Choose astron-rpa if… - License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, skyvern is AGPL-3.0. - Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, astron, data-privacy, enterprise. - For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### Choose skyvern if… - License: skyvern is AGPL-3.0, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to skyvern: api, browser-automation, powerautomate, rpa. - skyvern ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you require an AI-driven approach to automate browser tasks through a user interface or a Python SDK. ## 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 skyvern - When your project strictly requires proprietary or closed-source software incompatible with AGPL-3.0 licensing conditions. - For deployments where manual configuration of each dependency and integration is not feasible or desirable due to complexity. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between astron-rpa and skyvern? astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. skyvern: Automate browser based workflows with AI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over skyvern? Choose astron-rpa over skyvern when License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, skyvern is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, 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 skyvern over astron-rpa? Choose skyvern over astron-rpa when License: skyvern is AGPL-3.0, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to skyvern: api, browser-automation, powerautomate, rpa; skyvern ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you require an AI-driven approach to automate browser tasks through a user interface or a Python SDK. ### 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 skyvern? When your project strictly requires proprietary or closed-source software incompatible with AGPL-3.0 licensing conditions. For deployments where manual configuration of each dependency and integration is not feasible or desirable due to complexity. ### Is astron-rpa or skyvern more popular on GitHub? skyvern has more GitHub stars (22,994 vs 5,542). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are astron-rpa and skyvern open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (astron-rpa: Apache-2.0, skyvern: AGPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to astron-rpa or skyvern? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) and [skyvern alternatives](/tools/skyvern-ai-skyvern/alternatives) ([astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives.md), [skyvern markdown twin](/tools/skyvern-ai-skyvern/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-skyvern-ai-skyvern.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, astron-rpa or skyvern? astron-rpa: Very active. skyvern: 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 skyvern? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust); [skyvern trust report](/tools/skyvern-ai-skyvern/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/_