Comparison
llm-workflow-engine vs promptmage
Verdict
Pick llm-workflow-engine if critical Decision Factors for 'llm-workflow-engine'; pick promptmage if promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow management.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | llm-workflow-engine | promptmage |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (696d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- llm-workflow-engine
- Power CLI and Workflow manager for LLMs (core package)
- promptmage
- simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows
Stars
- llm-workflow-engine
- 3.7k
- promptmage
- 116
Forks
- llm-workflow-engine
- 467
- promptmage
- 9
Open issues
- llm-workflow-engine
- 3
- promptmage
- 8
Language
- llm-workflow-engine
- Python
- promptmage
- Python
Adopt for
- llm-workflow-engine
- Critical Decision Factors for 'llm-workflow-engine'
- promptmage
- Promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow management.
Persona
- llm-workflow-engine
- -
- promptmage
- -
Runtime
- llm-workflow-engine
- -
- promptmage
- -
License
- llm-workflow-engine
- MIT-licensed, offering flexibility under non-restrictive open-source terms.
- promptmage
- MIT
Last pushed
- llm-workflow-engine
- Sep 5, 2026
- promptmage
- Oct 21, 2024
Categories
- llm-workflow-engine
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- promptmage
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- llm-workflow-engine
- Very active (96%)
- promptmage
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- llm-workflow-engine
- 1d
- promptmage
- 696d
Open issues (now)
- llm-workflow-engine
- 3
- promptmage
- 8
Stars delta
- llm-workflow-engine
- -5 (30d)
- promptmage
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- llm-workflow-engine
- Organization
- promptmage
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- llm-workflow-engine
- Published findings
- promptmage
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- llm-workflow-engine
- Trust report
- promptmage
- Trust report
Choose llm-workflow-engine if…
- Requirements: Built for a Python environment which may not fully cater to workflows outside of this language..
- Tags unique to llm-workflow-engine: chatbot, chatgpt, gpt-3, gpt3.
- llm-workflow-engine ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When developing workflows around Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly if your projects are Python-based, to streamline model integration and management via CLI.
When NOT to use llm-workflow-engine
- Avoid using llm-workflow-engine if you need deep integrations with proprietary systems that are incompatible with MIT licensing terms and conditions.
- Do not use this tool if your primary development environment is not Python-based, as the effectiveness of the CLI and workflow manager might be limited without Python support.
Choose promptmage if…
- Tags unique to promptmage: ai, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning, prompt-engineering.
- When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
When NOT to use promptmage
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python.
- When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering.
- If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (llm-workflow-engine/llm-workflow-engine) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (llm-workflow-engine/llm-workflow-engine) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (llm-workflow-engine/llm-workflow-engine) · observed Sep 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Oct 21, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: llm-workflow-engine 3.7k · promptmage 116 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between llm-workflow-engine and promptmage?
- llm-workflow-engine: Power CLI and Workflow manager for LLMs (core package). promptmage: simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose llm-workflow-engine over promptmage?
- Choose llm-workflow-engine over promptmage when Requirements: Built for a Python environment which may not fully cater to workflows outside of this language.; Tags unique to llm-workflow-engine: chatbot, chatgpt, gpt-3, gpt3; llm-workflow-engine ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When developing workflows around Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly if your projects are Python-based, to streamline model integration and management via CLI.
- When should I choose promptmage over llm-workflow-engine?
- Choose promptmage over llm-workflow-engine when Tags unique to promptmage: ai, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning, prompt-engineering; When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
- When should I avoid llm-workflow-engine?
- Avoid using llm-workflow-engine if you need deep integrations with proprietary systems that are incompatible with MIT licensing terms and conditions. Do not use this tool if your primary development environment is not Python-based, as the effectiveness of the CLI and workflow manager might be limited without Python support.
- When should I avoid promptmage?
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python. When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering. If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
- Is llm-workflow-engine or promptmage more popular on GitHub?
- llm-workflow-engine has more GitHub stars (3,715 vs 116). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are llm-workflow-engine and promptmage open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (llm-workflow-engine: MIT, promptmage: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to llm-workflow-engine or promptmage?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at llm-workflow-engine alternatives and promptmage alternatives (llm-workflow-engine markdown twin, promptmage 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, llm-workflow-engine or promptmage?
- llm-workflow-engine: Very active. promptmage: 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 llm-workflow-engine and promptmage?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: llm-workflow-engine trust report; promptmage trust report.