Comparison
langflow vs inference
Verdict
Pick langflow when license: langflow is MIT, inference is Other; pick inference when license: inference is Other, langflow is MIT.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langflow | inference |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization 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.
- inference
- Turn any computer or edge device into a command center for your computer vision projects.
Stars
- langflow
- 152k
- inference
- 2.4k
Forks
- langflow
- 9.7k
- inference
- 286
Open issues
- langflow
- 975
- inference
- 146
Language
- langflow
- Python
- inference
- Python
Adopt for
- langflow
- Langflow specializes in creating and deploying AI agents and complex workflows through a versatile GUI-based approach.
- inference
- -
Persona
- langflow
- -
- inference
- -
Runtime
- langflow
- -
- inference
- -
License
- langflow
- MIT
- inference
- Other
Last pushed
- langflow
- Jul 11, 2026
- inference
- Jul 15, 2026
Categories
- langflow
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- inference
- AI Agents, Computer Vision, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- langflow
- 975
- inference
- 146
OSV dependency advisories
- langflow
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- inference
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- langflow
- Trust report
- inference
- Trust report
Choose langflow if…
- License: langflow is MIT, inference is Other.
- Tags unique to langflow: chatgpt, generative-ai, large-language-models, multiagent.
- - 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 inference if…
- License: inference is Other, langflow is MIT.
- Tags unique to inference: classification, computer-vision, deployment, docker.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use inference
- 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.
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 (roboflow/inference) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (roboflow/inference) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (roboflow/inference) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langflow 152k · inference 2.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langflow and inference?
- langflow: Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.. inference: Turn any computer or edge device into a command center for your computer vision projects.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langflow over inference?
- Choose langflow over inference when License: langflow is MIT, inference is Other; Tags unique to langflow: chatgpt, generative-ai, large-language-models, multiagent; - When you need an intuitive graphical interface to manage the creation of AI agents and workflows without deep coding knowledge.
- When should I choose inference over langflow?
- Choose inference over langflow when License: inference is Other, langflow is MIT; Tags unique to inference: classification, computer-vision, deployment, docker; Also covers Computer Vision.
- 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 inference?
- 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.
- Is langflow or inference more popular on GitHub?
- langflow has more GitHub stars (151,697 vs 2,376). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langflow and inference open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langflow: MIT, inference: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to langflow or inference?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langflow alternatives and inference alternatives (langflow markdown twin, inference 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 inference?
- langflow: Very active. inference: Very active. 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 inference?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langflow trust report; inference trust report.