Comparison
langflow vs blast
Verdict
Pick langflow when tags unique to langflow: multiagent, agents, large-language-models, generative-ai; pick blast when tags unique to blast: browser-automation, llm-inference, ai-agents.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langflow | blast |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (42d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- langflow
- Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.
- blast
- Open-source VMs-as-a-service
Stars
- langflow
- 152k
- blast
- 776
Forks
- langflow
- 9.7k
- blast
- 50
Open issues
- langflow
- 975
- blast
- 6
Language
- langflow
- Python
- blast
- Python
Adopt for
- langflow
- Langflow specializes in creating and deploying AI agents and complex workflows through a versatile GUI-based approach.
- blast
- -
Persona
- langflow
- -
- blast
- -
Runtime
- langflow
- -
- blast
- -
License
- langflow
- MIT
- blast
- MIT
Last pushed
- langflow
- Jul 11, 2026
- blast
- May 29, 2026
Categories
- langflow
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- blast
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- langflow
- Very active (96%)
- blast
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- langflow
- 0d
- blast
- 42d
Open issues (now)
- langflow
- 975
- blast
- 6
Security scan
- langflow
- No criticals
- blast
- No lockfile
Full report
- langflow
- Trust report
- blast
- Trust report
Choose langflow if…
- Tags unique to langflow: multiagent, agents, large-language-models, generative-ai.
- - When you need an intuitive graphical interface to manage the creation of AI agents and workflows without deep coding knowledge.
- More GitHub stars (152k vs 776) - visibility, not fit.
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旖
Choose blast if…
- Tags unique to blast: browser-automation, llm-inference, ai-agents.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (6).
When NOT to use blast
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- 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 (stanford-mast/blast) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (stanford-mast/blast) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (stanford-mast/blast) · observed May 29, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langflow 152k · blast 776 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langflow and blast?
- langflow: Langflow is a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows.. blast: Open-source VMs-as-a-service. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langflow over blast?
- Choose langflow over blast when Tags unique to langflow: multiagent, agents, large-language-models, generative-ai; - When you need an intuitive graphical interface to manage the creation of AI agents and workflows without deep coding knowledge; More GitHub stars (152k vs 776) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose blast over langflow?
- Choose blast over langflow when Tags unique to blast: browser-automation, llm-inference, ai-agents; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Leaner open-issue backlog (6).
- 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旖
- When should I avoid blast?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is langflow or blast more popular on GitHub?
- langflow has more GitHub stars (151,697 vs 776). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langflow and blast open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langflow: MIT, blast: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to langflow or blast?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langflow alternatives and blast alternatives (langflow markdown twin, blast 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 blast?
- langflow: Very active. blast: 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 blast?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langflow trust report; blast trust report.