Comparison
tree-of-thought-llm vs agentflow
Verdict
Pick tree-of-thought-llm if the 'Tree of Thoughts' approach provides a structured way to deliberate problem-solving using large language models and is well-suited for tasks requiring exploration through a tree-like structure; pick agentflow if agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | tree-of-thought-llm | agentflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (577d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1100d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings 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
- tree-of-thought-llm
- [NeurIPS 2023] Tree of Thoughts: Deliberate Problem Solving with Large Language Models
- agentflow
- Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON
Stars
- tree-of-thought-llm
- 6.0k
- agentflow
- 320
Forks
- tree-of-thought-llm
- 624
- agentflow
- 27
Open issues
- tree-of-thought-llm
- 8
- agentflow
- 13
Language
- tree-of-thought-llm
- Python
- agentflow
- Python
Adopt for
- tree-of-thought-llm
- The 'Tree of Thoughts' approach provides a structured way to deliberate problem-solving using large language models and is well-suited for tasks requiring exploration through a tree-like structure.
- agentflow
- Agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
Persona
- tree-of-thought-llm
- -
- agentflow
- -
Runtime
- tree-of-thought-llm
- -
- agentflow
- -
License
- tree-of-thought-llm
- MIT
- agentflow
- MIT
Last pushed
- tree-of-thought-llm
- Jan 16, 2025
- agentflow
- Aug 11, 2023
Categories
- tree-of-thought-llm
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- agentflow
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- tree-of-thought-llm
- 577d
- agentflow
- 1100d
Open issues (now)
- tree-of-thought-llm
- 8
- agentflow
- 13
Stars delta
- tree-of-thought-llm
- +18 (30d)
- agentflow
- -1 (30d)
Owner type
- tree-of-thought-llm
- Organization
- agentflow
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- tree-of-thought-llm
- Published findings
- agentflow
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- tree-of-thought-llm
- Trust report
- agentflow
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · tree-of-thought-llm: Python runtime · agentflow: Python runtime
Choose tree-of-thought-llm if…
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to tree-of-thought-llm: llm, prompting, tree-of-thoughts, tree-search.
- Also covers Model Training.
- - Use 'tree-of-thought-llm' when you need an approach that handles deliberative reasoning problems, like the game of 24, leveraging large language models.
When NOT to use tree-of-thought-llm
- - Avoid using 'tree-of-thought-llm' for problems that do not benefit from tree-like exploration or where the solution does not involve deliberate reasoning or step-by-step evaluation.
- - If real-time decision-making is critical and computational resources are limited, this tool might be too slow due to its reliance on large language models like GPT-4 which may introduce latency.
Choose agentflow if…
- Tags unique to agentflow: json, python, workflow-management.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 (princeton-nlp/tree-of-thought-llm) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (princeton-nlp/tree-of-thought-llm) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Last push (princeton-nlp/tree-of-thought-llm) · observed Jan 16, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 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: tree-of-thought-llm 6.0k · agentflow 320 (synced Aug 17, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between tree-of-thought-llm and agentflow?
- tree-of-thought-llm: [NeurIPS 2023] Tree of Thoughts: Deliberate Problem Solving with Large Language Models. agentflow: Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose tree-of-thought-llm over agentflow?
- Choose tree-of-thought-llm over agentflow when Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to tree-of-thought-llm: llm, prompting, tree-of-thoughts, tree-search; Also covers Model Training; - Use 'tree-of-thought-llm' when you need an approach that handles deliberative reasoning problems, like the game of 24, leveraging large language models.
- When should I choose agentflow over tree-of-thought-llm?
- Choose agentflow over tree-of-thought-llm when Tags unique to agentflow: json, python, workflow-management; Also covers AI Agents; When you need to rapidly prototype LLM workflows with minimal coding via JSON configs.
- When should I avoid tree-of-thought-llm?
- - Avoid using 'tree-of-thought-llm' for problems that do not benefit from tree-like exploration or where the solution does not involve deliberate reasoning or step-by-step evaluation. - If real-time decision-making is critical and computational resources are limited, this tool might be too slow due to its reliance on large language models like GPT-4 which may introduce latency.
- 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 tree-of-thought-llm or agentflow more popular on GitHub?
- tree-of-thought-llm has more GitHub stars (6,048 vs 320). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are tree-of-thought-llm and agentflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (tree-of-thought-llm: MIT, agentflow: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to tree-of-thought-llm or agentflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at tree-of-thought-llm alternatives and agentflow alternatives (tree-of-thought-llm 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, tree-of-thought-llm or agentflow?
- tree-of-thought-llm: Dormant. 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 tree-of-thought-llm and agentflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: tree-of-thought-llm trust report; agentflow trust report.