Comparison
langflow vs autoflow
Verdict
Pick langflow if langflow is a Python-based tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows, supporting multiagent systems and integration with large language models; 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.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langflow | autoflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (145d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- A 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
- 155k
- autoflow
- 3.0k
Forks
- langflow
- 10k
- autoflow
- 193
Open issues
- langflow
- 1.1k
- autoflow
- 74
Language
- langflow
- Python
- autoflow
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- langflow
- Langflow is a Python-based tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows, supporting multiagent systems and integration with large language models.
- 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
- Sep 18, 2026
- autoflow
- Apr 27, 2026
Categories
- langflow
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- autoflow
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- langflow
- Very active (96%)
- autoflow
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- langflow
- 0d
- autoflow
- 145d
Open issues (now)
- langflow
- 1.1k
- autoflow
- 74
Stars delta
- langflow
- +2.2k (30d)
- autoflow
- +18 (30d)
Open issues delta
- langflow
- +114 (30d)
- autoflow
- -1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- langflow
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
- 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.
- 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, Developer Tools.
- When you need to develop AI agents and workflows that can integrate with large language models, as Langflow supports this integration directly.
When NOT to use langflow
- If your project does not require the use of large language models or multiagent systems, as Langflow's strengths lie in these areas.
- When you are working in an environment that does not support Python 3.10–3.14, as Langflow requires this specific version range.
- If you are looking for a tool that does not require the use of the uv package manager, as Langflow recommends uv for installation and running.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (langflow-ai/langflow) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (pingcap/autoflow) · observed Apr 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langflow 155k · autoflow 3.0k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langflow and autoflow?
- langflow: A 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; 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, Developer Tools; When you need to develop AI agents and workflows that can integrate with large language models, as Langflow supports this integration directly.
- 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?
- If your project does not require the use of large language models or multiagent systems, as Langflow's strengths lie in these areas. When you are working in an environment that does not support Python 3.10–3.14, as Langflow requires this specific version range. If you are looking for a tool that does not require the use of the uv package manager, as Langflow recommends uv for installation and running.
- 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 (154,963 vs 2,974). 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: 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 autoflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langflow trust report; autoflow trust report.