--- title: "litegraph.js vs reaflow" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/jagenjo-litegraph-js-vs-reaviz-reaflow" tools: ["jagenjo-litegraph-js", "reaviz-reaflow"] --- # litegraph.js vs reaflow *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick litegraph.js if litegraph.js is a JavaScript-based graph node engine for creating visual workflows, supporting both client-side and server-side execution with Node.JS; 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. [litegraph.js](https://github.com/jagenjo/litegraph.js) reports 8.1k GitHub stars, 839 forks, and 146 open issues, last pushed Aug 1, 2024. [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 [litegraph.js's repository](https://github.com/jagenjo/litegraph.js) and [reaflow's repository](https://github.com/reaviz/reaflow). | | [litegraph.js](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js.md) | [reaflow](/tools/reaviz-reaflow.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A graph node engine and editor for creating visual workflows in JavaScript environments. | React library for building workflow editors, flow charts and diagrams | | Stars | 8,141 | 2,490 | | Forks | 839 | 160 | | Open issues | 146 | 89 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Litegraph.js is a JavaScript-based graph node engine for creating visual workflows, supporting both client-side and server-side execution with Node.JS. | 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 | MIT | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [litegraph.js](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js.md) | [reaflow](/tools/reaviz-reaflow.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 774d | 468d | | Open issues (now) | 146 | 89 | | Stars delta | +40 (30d) | -3 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reaviz-reaflow/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: litegraph.js - **Adopt for:** Litegraph.js is a JavaScript-based graph node engine for creating visual workflows, supporting both client-side and server-side execution with Node.JS. ## 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 litegraph.js if… - litegraph.js is primarily JavaScript; reaflow is TypeScript. - License: litegraph.js is MIT, reaflow is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to litegraph.js: blueprints, canvas2d, editor, graph. - When needing to execute workflows using HTML5 Canvas2D that must be compatible with both web browsers and Node.JS environments. ### Choose reaflow if… - reaflow is primarily TypeScript; litegraph.js is JavaScript. - License: reaflow is Apache-2.0, litegraph.js is MIT. - 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 litegraph.js - If your project demands WebGL rendering capabilities as Litegraph.js operates exclusively on HTML5 Canvas2D. - When the development includes high-performance real-time graphics tasks that require dedicated graphical processing beyond basic 2D canvas operations. ## 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 litegraph.js and reaflow? litegraph.js: A graph node engine and editor for creating visual workflows in JavaScript 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 litegraph.js over reaflow? Choose litegraph.js over reaflow when litegraph.js is primarily JavaScript; reaflow is TypeScript; License: litegraph.js is MIT, reaflow is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to litegraph.js: blueprints, canvas2d, editor, graph; When needing to execute workflows using HTML5 Canvas2D that must be compatible with both web browsers and Node.JS environments. ### When should I choose reaflow over litegraph.js? Choose reaflow over litegraph.js when reaflow is primarily TypeScript; litegraph.js is JavaScript; License: reaflow is Apache-2.0, litegraph.js is MIT; 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 litegraph.js? If your project demands WebGL rendering capabilities as Litegraph.js operates exclusively on HTML5 Canvas2D. When the development includes high-performance real-time graphics tasks that require dedicated graphical processing beyond basic 2D canvas operations. ### 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 litegraph.js or reaflow more popular on GitHub? litegraph.js has more GitHub stars (8,141 vs 2,490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are litegraph.js and reaflow open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (litegraph.js: MIT, reaflow: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to litegraph.js or reaflow? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [litegraph.js alternatives](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/alternatives) and [reaflow alternatives](/tools/reaviz-reaflow/alternatives) ([litegraph.js markdown twin](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/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/jagenjo-litegraph-js-vs-reaviz-reaflow.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, litegraph.js or reaflow? litegraph.js: Dormant. 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 litegraph.js and reaflow? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [litegraph.js trust report](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/trust); [reaflow trust report](/tools/reaviz-reaflow/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jagenjo-litegraph-js`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jagenjo-litegraph-js) - 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/_