Comparison
ragflow vs lastbackend
Verdict
Pick ragflow when requirements: Requires Docker; Docker image size is approximately 2 GB; build process requires access to external LLM and embedding services.; pick lastbackend when tags unique to lastbackend: backend, cd, ci, cloud.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ragflow | lastbackend |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1092d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- ragflow
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation engine with agent capabilities
- lastbackend
- System for containerized apps management. From build to scaling.
Stars
- ragflow
- 85k
- lastbackend
- 1.7k
Forks
- ragflow
- 9.9k
- lastbackend
- 113
Open issues
- ragflow
- 2.3k
- lastbackend
- 9
Language
- ragflow
- Go
- lastbackend
- Go
Adopt for
- ragflow
- RAGFlow is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) engine that integrates AI agents for enhanced context management in LLM applications, built using Go language and released under the Apache-2.0 license.
- lastbackend
- -
Persona
- ragflow
- -
- lastbackend
- -
Runtime
- ragflow
- -
- lastbackend
- -
License
- ragflow
- Apache-2.0 License
- lastbackend
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- ragflow
- Jul 11, 2026
- lastbackend
- Jul 19, 2023
Categories
- ragflow
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- lastbackend
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ragflow
- Very active (96%)
- lastbackend
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- ragflow
- 0d
- lastbackend
- 1092d
Open issues (now)
- ragflow
- 2.3k
- lastbackend
- 9
OSV dependency advisories
- ragflow
- Published findings
- lastbackend
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- ragflow
- Trust report
- lastbackend
- Trust report
Choose ragflow if…
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Docker image size is approximately 2 GB; build process requires access to external LLM and embedding services..
- Tags unique to ragflow: agentic-ai, context-management, rag, retrieval-augmented-generation.
- ragflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - You need an integrated RAG system with AI agent capabilities for better context management in your applications.
When NOT to use ragflow
- - If you specifically require a non-Golang developed RAG engine, as RAGFlow is built entirely in Go.
- - Your setup does not support or need Docker (RAGFlow requires building a Docker image that is approximately 2 GB).
- - You cannot use external LLM services and embedding services, as RAGFlow relies on them to function.
Choose lastbackend if…
- Tags unique to lastbackend: backend, cd, ci, cloud.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (9).
When NOT to use lastbackend
- Last GitHub push was 1092 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 19, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on lastbackend.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (infiniflow/ragflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (infiniflow/ragflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (infiniflow/ragflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (lastbackend/lastbackend) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (lastbackend/lastbackend) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (lastbackend/lastbackend) · observed Jul 19, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ragflow 85k · lastbackend 1.7k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ragflow and lastbackend?
- ragflow: Retrieval-Augmented Generation engine with agent capabilities. lastbackend: System for containerized apps management. From build to scaling.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ragflow over lastbackend?
- Choose ragflow over lastbackend when Requirements: Requires Docker; Docker image size is approximately 2 GB; build process requires access to external LLM and embedding services.; Tags unique to ragflow: agentic-ai, context-management, rag, retrieval-augmented-generation; ragflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You need an integrated RAG system with AI agent capabilities for better context management in your applications.
- When should I choose lastbackend over ragflow?
- Choose lastbackend over ragflow when Tags unique to lastbackend: backend, cd, ci, cloud; Leaner open-issue backlog (9).
- When should I avoid ragflow?
- - If you specifically require a non-Golang developed RAG engine, as RAGFlow is built entirely in Go. - Your setup does not support or need Docker (RAGFlow requires building a Docker image that is approximately 2 GB). - You cannot use external LLM services and embedding services, as RAGFlow relies on them to function.
- When should I avoid lastbackend?
- Last GitHub push was 1092 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 19, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on lastbackend. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Is ragflow or lastbackend more popular on GitHub?
- ragflow has more GitHub stars (84,818 vs 1,656). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ragflow and lastbackend open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ragflow: Apache-2.0, lastbackend: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to ragflow or lastbackend?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ragflow alternatives and lastbackend alternatives (ragflow markdown twin, lastbackend 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, ragflow or lastbackend?
- ragflow: Very active. lastbackend: 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 ragflow and lastbackend?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ragflow trust report; lastbackend trust report.