Comparison
mcp-agent vs agentflow
Verdict
Pick mcp-agent if allows creation of efficient AI agents via Model Context Protocol with workflow patterns; pick agentflow if agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
Markdown twin · mcp-agent alternatives · agentflow alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp-agent | agentflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (181d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1100d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- mcp-agent
- Build effective AI agents with Model Context Protocol.
- agentflow
- Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON
Stars
- mcp-agent
- 8.5k
- agentflow
- 320
Forks
- mcp-agent
- 866
- agentflow
- 27
Open issues
- mcp-agent
- 140
- agentflow
- 13
Language
- mcp-agent
- Python
- agentflow
- Python
Adopt for
- mcp-agent
- Allows creation of efficient AI agents via Model Context Protocol with workflow patterns
- agentflow
- Agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
Persona
- mcp-agent
- -
- agentflow
- -
Runtime
- mcp-agent
- -
- agentflow
- -
License
- mcp-agent
- Apache-2.0
- agentflow
- MIT
Last pushed
- mcp-agent
- Jan 25, 2026
- agentflow
- Aug 11, 2023
Categories
- mcp-agent
- AI Agents
- agentflow
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp-agent
- Slowing (36%)
- agentflow
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- mcp-agent
- 181d
- agentflow
- 1100d
Open issues (now)
- mcp-agent
- 140
- agentflow
- 13
Stars delta
- mcp-agent
- Unknown
- agentflow
- -1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- mcp-agent
- Unknown
- agentflow
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- mcp-agent
- Organization
- agentflow
- User
Full report
- mcp-agent
- Trust report
- agentflow
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · mcp-agent: Python runtime · agentflow: Python runtime
Choose mcp-agent if…
- License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, agentflow is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai-agents, llm, mcp.
- Need to implement the Model Context Protocol specifically in your agent development
When NOT to use mcp-agent
- Require a more customizable approach beyond pre-defined protocol and workflows
- Project demands specific AI frameworks unsupported by Model Context Protocol directly
Choose agentflow if…
- License: agentflow is MIT, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agentflow: json, large language models, workflow-management.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need to rapidly prototype LLM workflows with minimal coding via JSON configs
When NOT to use agentflow
- Avoid if requiring advanced customization that goes beyond basic JSON configurations
- Not suitable for scenarios needing real-time dynamic changes in workflow setup during execution
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Aug 11, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp-agent 8.5k · agentflow 320 (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-agent and agentflow?
- mcp-agent: Build effective AI agents with Model Context Protocol.. agentflow: Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-agent over agentflow?
- Choose mcp-agent over agentflow when License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, agentflow is MIT; Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai-agents, llm, mcp; Need to implement the Model Context Protocol specifically in your agent development.
- When should I choose agentflow over mcp-agent?
- Choose agentflow over mcp-agent when License: agentflow is MIT, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agentflow: json, large language models, workflow-management; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need to rapidly prototype LLM workflows with minimal coding via JSON configs.
- When should I avoid mcp-agent?
- Require a more customizable approach beyond pre-defined protocol and workflows Project demands specific AI frameworks unsupported by Model Context Protocol directly
- When should I avoid agentflow?
- Avoid if requiring advanced customization that goes beyond basic JSON configurations Not suitable for scenarios needing real-time dynamic changes in workflow setup during execution
- Is mcp-agent or agentflow more popular on GitHub?
- mcp-agent has more GitHub stars (8,478 vs 320). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-agent and agentflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-agent: Apache-2.0, agentflow: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-agent or agentflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-agent alternatives and agentflow alternatives (mcp-agent markdown twin, agentflow 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, mcp-agent or agentflow?
- mcp-agent: Slowing. agentflow: Dormant. 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 mcp-agent and agentflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-agent trust report; agentflow trust report.