--- title: "litegraph.js vs xyflow" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/jagenjo-litegraph-js-vs-xyflow-xyflow" tools: ["jagenjo-litegraph-js", "xyflow-xyflow"] --- # litegraph.js vs xyflow *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 xyflow if for developers looking to build node-based user interfaces with React and Svelte, xyflow provides powerful libraries for custom UI creation. [litegraph.js](https://github.com/jagenjo/litegraph.js) reports 8.1k GitHub stars, 839 forks, and 146 open issues, last pushed Aug 1, 2024. [xyflow](https://xyflow.com) has 38k stars, 2.5k forks, and 142 open issues, last pushed Sep 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [litegraph.js's repository](https://github.com/jagenjo/litegraph.js) and [xyflow's repository](https://github.com/xyflow/xyflow). | | [litegraph.js](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js.md) | [xyflow](/tools/xyflow-xyflow.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A graph node engine and editor for creating visual workflows in JavaScript environments. | Powerful open source libraries for building node-based UIs with React and Svelte | | Stars | 8,141 | 38,361 | | Forks | 839 | 2,530 | | Open issues | 146 | 142 | | 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. | For developers looking to build node-based user interfaces with React and Svelte, xyflow provides powerful libraries for custom UI creation. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | xyflow is available under the permissive MIT license. | | Categories | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [litegraph.js](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js.md) | [xyflow](/tools/xyflow-xyflow.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 774d | 3d | | Open issues (now) | 146 | 142 | | Stars delta | +40 (30d) | +399 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/xyflow-xyflow/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Node.js**: [litegraph.js](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js.md) - Node.js runtime; [xyflow](/tools/xyflow-xyflow.md) - Node.js runtime ## 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: xyflow - **Pricing:** freemium - Free-to-use open-source version with no associated costs, but offers no enterprise support. - **Requirements:** Ensure your development environment supports React or Svelte as xyflow is specifically designed for these frameworks - **Adopt for:** For developers looking to build node-based user interfaces with React and Svelte, xyflow provides powerful libraries for custom UI creation. - **License detail:** xyflow is available under the permissive MIT license. ## Choose when ### Choose litegraph.js if… - litegraph.js is primarily JavaScript; xyflow is TypeScript. - Tags unique to litegraph.js: blueprints, canvas2d, editor, graphs. - When needing to execute workflows using HTML5 Canvas2D that must be compatible with both web browsers and Node.JS environments. ### Choose xyflow if… - xyflow is primarily TypeScript; litegraph.js is JavaScript. - Pricing: Free-to-use open-source version with no associated costs, but offers no enterprise support.. - Requirements: Ensure your development environment supports React or Svelte as xyflow is specifically designed for these frameworks. - Tags unique to xyflow: node-based-ui, react-flow, svelte-flow, typescript-library. - Use xyflow when you want to build node-based UIs specifically tailored for React or Svelte projects ## 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 xyflow - Avoid xyflow if you are working with frameworks other than React or Svelte, as these libraries are not compatible - Do not use xyflow for projects where minimal dependencies on external libraries are required, given that xyflow adds specific components and styles to your application ## Common questions ### What is the difference between litegraph.js and xyflow? litegraph.js: A graph node engine and editor for creating visual workflows in JavaScript environments.. xyflow: Powerful open source libraries for building node-based UIs with React and Svelte. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose litegraph.js over xyflow? Choose litegraph.js over xyflow when litegraph.js is primarily JavaScript; xyflow is TypeScript; Tags unique to litegraph.js: blueprints, canvas2d, editor, graphs; When needing to execute workflows using HTML5 Canvas2D that must be compatible with both web browsers and Node.JS environments. ### When should I choose xyflow over litegraph.js? Choose xyflow over litegraph.js when xyflow is primarily TypeScript; litegraph.js is JavaScript; Pricing: Free-to-use open-source version with no associated costs, but offers no enterprise support.; Requirements: Ensure your development environment supports React or Svelte as xyflow is specifically designed for these frameworks; Tags unique to xyflow: node-based-ui, react-flow, svelte-flow, typescript-library; Use xyflow when you want to build node-based UIs specifically tailored for React or Svelte projects. ### 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 xyflow? Avoid xyflow if you are working with frameworks other than React or Svelte, as these libraries are not compatible Do not use xyflow for projects where minimal dependencies on external libraries are required, given that xyflow adds specific components and styles to your application ### Is litegraph.js or xyflow more popular on GitHub? xyflow has more GitHub stars (38,361 vs 8,141). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are litegraph.js and xyflow open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (litegraph.js: MIT, xyflow: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to litegraph.js or xyflow? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [litegraph.js alternatives](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/alternatives) and [xyflow alternatives](/tools/xyflow-xyflow/alternatives) ([litegraph.js markdown twin](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/alternatives.md), [xyflow markdown twin](/tools/xyflow-xyflow/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-xyflow-xyflow.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, litegraph.js or xyflow? litegraph.js: Dormant. xyflow: 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 litegraph.js and xyflow? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [litegraph.js trust report](/tools/jagenjo-litegraph-js/trust); [xyflow trust report](/tools/xyflow-xyflow/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/_