Comparison
langflow vs autoflow
Verdict
Pick langflow if langflow is a Python-based tool for building and deploying AI workflows using large language models and agent systems; pick autoflow if pingcap/autoflow leverages Graph RAG technology and TiDB Serverless Vector Storage, making it a specialized choice for building conversational knowledge bases in TypeScript.
Markdown twin · langflow alternatives · autoflow alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langflow | autoflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Steady (85d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- Tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows
- autoflow
- Graph RAG based conversational knowledge base tool using TiDB Serverless Vector Storage
Stars
- langflow
- 153k
- autoflow
- 3.0k
Forks
- langflow
- 9.7k
- autoflow
- 196
Open issues
- langflow
- 972
- autoflow
- 75
Language
- langflow
- Python
- autoflow
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- langflow
- Langflow is a Python-based tool for building and deploying AI workflows using large language models and agent systems.
- autoflow
- pingcap/autoflow leverages Graph RAG technology and TiDB Serverless Vector Storage, making it a specialized choice for building conversational knowledge bases in TypeScript.
Persona
- langflow
- -
- autoflow
- -
Runtime
- langflow
- -
- autoflow
- -
License
- langflow
- MIT
- autoflow
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- langflow
- Aug 2, 2026
- autoflow
- Apr 27, 2026
Categories
- langflow
- AI Agents, Model Training
- autoflow
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- langflow
- Very active (96%)
- autoflow
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- langflow
- 0d
- autoflow
- 85d
Open issues (now)
- langflow
- 972
- autoflow
- 75
OSV dependency advisories
- langflow
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- autoflow
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- langflow
- Trust report
- autoflow
- Trust report
Typed relationship
Choose langflow if…
- langflow is primarily Python; autoflow is TypeScript.
- License: langflow is MIT, autoflow is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Open-source under MIT license with community and commercial options available; the OSS version is free to use at your own risk..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.10–3.14, the recommended uv package manager is beneficial but not explicitly required for installation.; Docker can be used to start a Langflow container with default settings..
- Autoflow, a graph-based RAG conversational tool that leverages TiDB Serverless Vector Storage and integrates LlamaIndex for model training, can be integrated with Langflow. Langflow provides a platform to build and deploy AI workflows through both visual authoring and API server capabilities, making it possible to incorporate Autoflow's conversational functionalities within broader enterprise AI应用
- Tags unique to langflow: agents, chatgpt, generative-ai, large language models.
- Also covers AI Agents, Model Training.
- Use Langflow if you are working with Python versions from 3.10 to 3.14, as these versions are specifically supported for seamless operation of the tool.
When NOT to use langflow
- Do not use Langflow if your Python environment does not align with version constraints between 3.10 and 3.14.
- Langflow may not be the best fit if you are seeking a platform that operates without any language model integration, as it fundamentally relies on such models for its functionality.
Choose autoflow if…
- autoflow is primarily TypeScript; langflow is Python.
- License: autoflow is Apache-2.0, langflow is MIT.
- Autoflow, a graph-based RAG conversational tool that leverages TiDB Serverless Vector Storage and integrates LlamaIndex for model training, can be integrated with Langflow. Langflow provides a platform to build and deploy AI workflows through both visual authoring and API server capabilities, making it possible to incorporate Autoflow's conversational functionalities within broader enterprise AI应用
- Tags unique to autoflow: chatbot, cot, graphrag, knowledge-graph.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases.
- autoflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - When you need to create a conversational interface that can leverage both graph-based data structures and retrieval-augmented generation techniques for context-aware responses.
When NOT to use autoflow
- - When your application does not require a conversational knowledge base or cannot benefit from retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques.
- - If you are aiming for broad compatibility across different SQL-based databases, as autoflow specifically integrates with TiDB and might offer less flexibility when compared to tools that support a
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 Aug 2, 2026
- GitHub forks (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Last push (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Last push (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Apr 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langflow 153k · autoflow 3.0k (synced Aug 2, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langflow and autoflow?
- langflow: Tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. autoflow: Graph RAG based conversational knowledge base tool using TiDB Serverless Vector Storage. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langflow over autoflow?
- Choose langflow over autoflow when langflow is primarily Python; autoflow is TypeScript; License: langflow is MIT, autoflow is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Open-source under MIT license with community and commercial options available; the OSS version is free to use at your own risk.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.10–3.14, the recommended uv package manager is beneficial but not explicitly required for installation.; Docker can be used to start a Langflow container with default settings.; Autoflow, a graph-based RAG conversational tool that leverages TiDB Serverless Vector Storage and integrates LlamaIndex for model training, can be integrated with Langflow. Langflow provides a platform to build and deploy AI workflows through both visual authoring and API server capabilities, making it possible to incorporate Autoflow's conversational functionalities within broader enterprise AI应用; Tags unique to langflow: agents, chatgpt, generative-ai, large language models; Also covers AI Agents, Model Training; Use Langflow if you are working with Python versions from 3.10 to 3.14, as these versions are specifically supported for seamless operation of the tool.
- When should I choose autoflow over langflow?
- Choose autoflow over langflow when autoflow is primarily TypeScript; langflow is Python; License: autoflow is Apache-2.0, langflow is MIT; Autoflow, a graph-based RAG conversational tool that leverages TiDB Serverless Vector Storage and integrates LlamaIndex for model training, can be integrated with Langflow. Langflow provides a platform to build and deploy AI workflows through both visual authoring and API server capabilities, making it possible to incorporate Autoflow's conversational functionalities within broader enterprise AI应用; Tags unique to autoflow: chatbot, cot, graphrag, knowledge-graph; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases; autoflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - When you need to create a conversational interface that can leverage both graph-based data structures and retrieval-augmented generation techniques for context-aware responses.
- When should I avoid langflow?
- Do not use Langflow if your Python environment does not align with version constraints between 3.10 and 3.14. Langflow may not be the best fit if you are seeking a platform that operates without any language model integration, as it fundamentally relies on such models for its functionality.
- When should I avoid autoflow?
- - When your application does not require a conversational knowledge base or cannot benefit from retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques. - If you are aiming for broad compatibility across different SQL-based databases, as autoflow specifically integrates with TiDB and might offer less flexibility when compared to tools that support a
- Is langflow or autoflow more popular on GitHub?
- langflow has more GitHub stars (152,744 vs 2,956). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langflow and autoflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langflow: MIT, autoflow: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to langflow or autoflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langflow alternatives and autoflow alternatives (langflow markdown twin, autoflow 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 autoflow?
- langflow: Very active. autoflow: 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 autoflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langflow trust report; autoflow trust report.