--- title: "langflow vs openyak" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/langflow-ai-langflow-vs-openyak-openyak" tools: ["langflow-ai-langflow", "openyak-openyak"] --- # langflow vs openyak *GraphCanon updated Jul 15, 2026* ## Verdict Pick langflow when license: langflow is MIT, openyak is Apache-2.0; pick openyak when license: openyak is Apache-2.0, langflow is MIT. [langflow](http://www.langflow.org) reports 152k GitHub stars, 9.7k forks, and 975 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [openyak](https://open-yak.com/) has 703 stars, 58 forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Jun 1, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [langflow's repository](https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow) and [openyak's repository](https://github.com/openyak/openyak). | | [langflow](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow.md) | [openyak](/tools/openyak-openyak.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. | Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work. No account, no telemetry: use local models with Ollama/Rapid-MLX or bring your own provider key. | | Stars | 151,697 | 703 | | Forks | 9,654 | 58 | | Open issues | 975 | 25 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | Langflow specializes in creating and deploying AI agents and complex workflows through a versatile GUI-based approach. | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | | 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) | [openyak](/tools/openyak-openyak.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 0d | 44d | | Open issues (now) | 975 | 25 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/openyak-openyak/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… - License: langflow is MIT, openyak is Apache-2.0. - 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 openyak if… - License: openyak is Apache-2.0, langflow is MIT. - Tags unique to openyak: agent, agentic-ai, ai-agent, ai-coding-assistant. - Also covers LLM Frameworks. ## 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 openyak - 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 openyak? langflow: Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.. openyak: Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work. No account, no telemetry: use local models with Ollama/Rapid-MLX or bring your own provider key.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose langflow over openyak? Choose langflow over openyak when License: langflow is MIT, openyak is Apache-2.0; 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 openyak over langflow? Choose openyak over langflow when License: openyak is Apache-2.0, langflow is MIT; Tags unique to openyak: agent, agentic-ai, ai-agent, ai-coding-assistant; 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 openyak? 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 openyak more popular on GitHub? langflow has more GitHub stars (151,697 vs 703). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are langflow and openyak open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langflow: MIT, openyak: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to langflow or openyak? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [langflow alternatives](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/alternatives) and [openyak alternatives](/tools/openyak-openyak/alternatives) ([langflow markdown twin](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/alternatives.md), [openyak markdown twin](/tools/openyak-openyak/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-openyak-openyak.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, langflow or openyak? langflow: Very active. openyak: 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 openyak? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [langflow trust report](/tools/langflow-ai-langflow/trust); [openyak trust report](/tools/openyak-openyak/trust). --- **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) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_