Comparison
langflow vs Agent
Verdict
Pick langflow when langflow is primarily Python; Agent is Swift; pick Agent when agent is primarily Swift; langflow is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langflow | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Steady (42d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of 3d · 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
- langflow
- Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.
- Agent
- Mac Agent for macOS 26: the agentic AI harness for your Mac Desktop. Computer use, automation, scripting, coding, and more. Powered by 18+ providers across local and cloud LLMs.
Stars
- langflow
- 152k
- Agent
- 537
Forks
- langflow
- 9.7k
- Agent
- 51
Open issues
- langflow
- 975
- Agent
- 3
Language
- langflow
- Python
- Agent
- Swift
Adopt for
- langflow
- Langflow specializes in creating and deploying AI agents and complex workflows through a versatile GUI-based approach.
- Agent
- -
Persona
- langflow
- -
- Agent
- -
Runtime
- langflow
- -
- Agent
- -
License
- langflow
- MIT
- Agent
- MIT
Last pushed
- langflow
- Jul 11, 2026
- Agent
- Jun 3, 2026
Categories
- langflow
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- Agent
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- langflow
- Very active (96%)
- Agent
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- langflow
- 0d
- Agent
- 42d
Open issues (now)
- langflow
- 975
- Agent
- 3
Owner type
- langflow
- Organization
- Agent
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- langflow
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- Agent
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- langflow
- Trust report
- Agent
- Trust report
Choose langflow if…
- langflow is primarily Python; Agent is Swift.
- Tags unique to langflow: agents, chatgpt, generative-ai, large-language-models.
- - When you need an intuitive graphical interface to manage the creation of AI agents and workflows without deep coding knowledge.
When NOT to use langflow
- - For developers preferring a code-first approach who find GUI interfaces restrictive for customization and workflow.
- - When the project does not align with or leverage the specific topics of focus such as ChatGPT, multi-agent systems, or requires integration with platforms that Langflow's graphical interface cannot
Choose Agent if…
- Agent is primarily Swift; langflow is Python.
- Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, agentic-workflow, ai.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use Agent
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (macOS26/Agent) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (macOS26/Agent) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (macOS26/Agent) · observed Jun 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langflow 152k · Agent 537 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langflow and Agent?
- langflow: Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.. Agent: Mac Agent for macOS 26: the agentic AI harness for your Mac Desktop. Computer use, automation, scripting, coding, and more. Powered by 18+ providers across local and cloud LLMs.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langflow over Agent?
- Choose langflow over Agent when langflow is primarily Python; Agent is Swift; Tags unique to langflow: agents, chatgpt, generative-ai, large-language-models; - When you need an intuitive graphical interface to manage the creation of AI agents and workflows without deep coding knowledge.
- When should I choose Agent over langflow?
- Choose Agent over langflow when Agent is primarily Swift; langflow is Python; Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, agentic-workflow, ai; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When should I avoid langflow?
- - For developers preferring a code-first approach who find GUI interfaces restrictive for customization and workflow. - When the project does not align with or leverage the specific topics of focus such as ChatGPT, multi-agent systems, or requires integration with platforms that Langflow's graphical interface cannot
- When should I avoid Agent?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is langflow or Agent more popular on GitHub?
- langflow has more GitHub stars (151,697 vs 537). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langflow and Agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langflow: MIT, Agent: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to langflow or Agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langflow alternatives and Agent alternatives (langflow markdown twin, Agent 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, langflow or Agent?
- langflow: Very active. Agent: Steady. 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 langflow and Agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langflow trust report; Agent trust report.