---
title: "langflow vs Dive"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/langflow-ai-langflow-vs-openagentplatform-dive"
tools: ["langflow-ai-langflow", "openagentplatform-dive"]
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# langflow vs Dive

*GraphCanon updated Jul 15, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick langflow when langflow is primarily Python; Dive is TypeScript; pick Dive when dive is primarily TypeScript; langflow is Python.

[langflow](http://www.langflow.org) reports 152k GitHub stars, 9.7k forks, and 975 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [Dive](https://github.com/OpenAgentPlatform/Dive) has 1.8k stars, 168 forks, and 33 open issues, last pushed Apr 1, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [langflow's repository](https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow) and [Dive's repository](https://github.com/OpenAgentPlatform/Dive).

| | [langflow](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow.md) | [Dive](/tools/openagentplatform-dive.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. | Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that seamlessly integrates with any LLMs supporting function calling capabilities. ✨ |
| Stars | 151,697 | 1,799 |
| Forks | 9,654 | 168 |
| Open issues | 975 | 33 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | Langflow specializes in creating and deploying AI agents and complex workflows through a versatile GUI-based approach. | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Categories | AI Agents, Inference & Serving | AI Agents, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [langflow](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow.md) | [Dive](/tools/openagentplatform-dive.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) |
| Days since push | 0d | 104d |
| Open issues (now) | 975 | 33 |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/openagentplatform-dive/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: langflow

- **Adopt for:** Langflow specializes in creating and deploying AI agents and complex workflows through a versatile GUI-based approach.

## Choose when

### Choose langflow if…

- langflow is primarily Python; Dive is TypeScript.
- 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.

### Choose Dive if…

- Dive is primarily TypeScript; langflow is Python.
- Tags unique to Dive: ai, ai-agents, llm-interface, llm-ui.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Dive ships an MCP server manifest.

## 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

## When NOT to use Dive

- Last GitHub push was 104 days ago (slowing maintenance, Apr 1, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on Dive.
- 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.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between langflow and Dive?

langflow: Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.. Dive: Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that seamlessly integrates with any LLMs supporting function calling capabilities. ✨. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose langflow over Dive?

Choose langflow over Dive when langflow is primarily Python; Dive is TypeScript; 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 Dive over langflow?

Choose Dive over langflow when Dive is primarily TypeScript; langflow is Python; Tags unique to Dive: ai, ai-agents, llm-interface, llm-ui; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Dive ships an MCP server manifest.

### 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 Dive?

Last GitHub push was 104 days ago (slowing maintenance, Apr 1, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on Dive. 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 Dive more popular on GitHub?

langflow has more GitHub stars (151,697 vs 1,799). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are langflow and Dive open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langflow: MIT, Dive: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to langflow or Dive?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [langflow alternatives](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/alternatives) and [Dive alternatives](/tools/openagentplatform-dive/alternatives) ([langflow markdown twin](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/alternatives.md), [Dive markdown twin](/tools/openagentplatform-dive/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/langflow-ai-langflow-vs-openagentplatform-dive.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, langflow or Dive?

langflow: Very active. Dive: Slowing. 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 Dive?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [langflow trust report](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/trust); [Dive trust report](/tools/openagentplatform-dive/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=langflow-ai-langflow`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=langflow-ai-langflow)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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