--- title: "openrpa vs openkore" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/open-rpa-openrpa-vs-openkore-openkore" tools: ["open-rpa-openrpa", "openkore-openkore"] --- # openrpa vs openkore *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick openrpa if openRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management; pick openkore if openKore is an open-source client and automation tool for Ragnarok Online developed in Perl. [openrpa](https://app.openiap.io) reports 3.1k GitHub stars, 659 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed Apr 15, 2026. [openkore](https://openkore.com) has 1.5k stars, 1.2k forks, and 119 open issues, last pushed Aug 9, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [openrpa's repository](https://github.com/open-rpa/openrpa) and [openkore's repository](https://github.com/OpenKore/openkore). | | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | [openkore](/tools/openkore-openkore.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA | A free/open source client and automation tool for Ragnarok Online | | Stars | 3,062 | 1,524 | | Forks | 659 | 1,218 | | Open issues | 2 | 119 | | Language | C# | Perl | | Adopt for | OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. | OpenKore is an open-source client and automation tool for Ragnarok Online developed in Perl. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MPL-2.0 | Other | | Categories | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | [openkore](/tools/openkore-openkore.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 153d | 41d | | Open issues (now) | 2 | 119 | | Stars delta | +28 (30d) | +22 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +2 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/openkore-openkore/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: openrpa - **Adopt for:** OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. ## Decision facts: openkore - **Adopt for:** OpenKore is an open-source client and automation tool for Ragnarok Online developed in Perl. ## Choose when ### Choose openrpa if… - openrpa is primarily C#; openkore is Perl. - License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, openkore is Other. - Tags unique to openrpa: multiple-robots, openflow, rpa, workflow. - When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ### Choose openkore if… - openkore is primarily Perl; openrpa is C#. - License: openkore is Other, openrpa is MPL-2.0. - Tags unique to openkore: ai, bot, game, mmo. - If you are developing bots or automations specifically targeting the game Ragnarok Online, OpenKore provides specialized support within its ecosystem. ## When NOT to use openrpa - If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. - When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ## When NOT to use openkore - Do not use OpenKore if your project requires automation or development for games other than Ragnarok Online as it is distinctly tailored to this specific MMO environment. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between openrpa and openkore? openrpa: Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA. openkore: A free/open source client and automation tool for Ragnarok Online. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose openrpa over openkore? Choose openrpa over openkore when openrpa is primarily C#; openkore is Perl; License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, openkore is Other; Tags unique to openrpa: multiple-robots, openflow, rpa, workflow; When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ### When should I choose openkore over openrpa? Choose openkore over openrpa when openkore is primarily Perl; openrpa is C#; License: openkore is Other, openrpa is MPL-2.0; Tags unique to openkore: ai, bot, game, mmo; If you are developing bots or automations specifically targeting the game Ragnarok Online, OpenKore provides specialized support within its ecosystem. ### When should I avoid openrpa? If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ### When should I avoid openkore? Do not use OpenKore if your project requires automation or development for games other than Ragnarok Online as it is distinctly tailored to this specific MMO environment. ### Is openrpa or openkore more popular on GitHub? openrpa has more GitHub stars (3,062 vs 1,524). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are openrpa and openkore open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openrpa: MPL-2.0, openkore: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to openrpa or openkore? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [openrpa alternatives](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/alternatives) and [openkore alternatives](/tools/openkore-openkore/alternatives) ([openrpa markdown twin](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/alternatives.md), [openkore markdown twin](/tools/openkore-openkore/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/open-rpa-openrpa-vs-openkore-openkore.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, openrpa or openkore? openrpa: Slowing. openkore: 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 openrpa and openkore? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [openrpa trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/trust); [openkore trust report](/tools/openkore-openkore/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=open-rpa-openrpa`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=open-rpa-openrpa) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_