Comparison
autogen vs reaflow
Verdict
Pick autogen when autogen is primarily Python; reaflow is TypeScript; pick reaflow when reaflow is primarily TypeScript; autogen is Python.
Markdown twin · autogen alternatives · reaflow alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | autogen | reaflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (87d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (406d 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 lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
- reaflow
- 🎯 React library for building workflow editors, flow charts and diagrams. Maintained by @goodcodeus.
Stars
- autogen
- 60k
- reaflow
- 2.5k
Forks
- autogen
- 9.0k
- reaflow
- 160
Open issues
- autogen
- 945
- reaflow
- 89
Language
- autogen
- Python
- reaflow
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models.
- reaflow
- -
Persona
- autogen
- -
- reaflow
- -
Runtime
- autogen
- -
- reaflow
- -
License
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
- reaflow
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
- reaflow
- Jun 4, 2025
Categories
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- reaflow
- LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- autogen
- Steady (60%)
- reaflow
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- autogen
- 87d
- reaflow
- 406d
Open issues (now)
- autogen
- 945
- reaflow
- 89
Full report
- autogen
- Trust report
- reaflow
- Trust report
Choose autogen if…
- autogen is primarily Python; reaflow is TypeScript.
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, reaflow is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure..
- Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, ai, autogen.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
When NOT to use autogen
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework.
- When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited.
- You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as `playwright/mcp`, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities.
Choose reaflow if…
- reaflow is primarily TypeScript; autogen is Python.
- License: reaflow is Apache-2.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Tags unique to reaflow: diagrams, elkjs, flowchart, hacktoberfest.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
When NOT to use reaflow
- Last GitHub push was 406 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 4, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on reaflow.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reaviz/reaflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (reaviz/reaflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (reaviz/reaflow) · observed Jun 4, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: autogen 60k · reaflow 2.5k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between autogen and reaflow?
- autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. reaflow: 🎯 React library for building workflow editors, flow charts and diagrams. Maintained by @goodcodeus.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose autogen over reaflow?
- Choose autogen over reaflow when autogen is primarily Python; reaflow is TypeScript; License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, reaflow is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure.; Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, ai, autogen; Also covers AI Agents; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
- When should I choose reaflow over autogen?
- Choose reaflow over autogen when reaflow is primarily TypeScript; autogen is Python; License: reaflow is Apache-2.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Tags unique to reaflow: diagrams, elkjs, flowchart, hacktoberfest; Also covers Vector Databases.
- When should I avoid autogen?
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework. When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited. You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as
playwright/mcp, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities. - When should I avoid reaflow?
- Last GitHub push was 406 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 4, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on reaflow. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- Is autogen or reaflow more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (59,658 vs 2,489). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are autogen and reaflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (autogen: CC-BY-4.0, reaflow: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to autogen or reaflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at autogen alternatives and reaflow alternatives (autogen markdown twin, reaflow 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, autogen or reaflow?
- autogen: Steady. reaflow: 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 autogen and reaflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: autogen trust report; reaflow trust report.