Comparison
SpiffWorkflow vs viewflow
Verdict
Pick SpiffWorkflow if spiffWorkflow is an open-source Python workflow engine that adheres to BPMN specifications; pick viewflow if viewflow is an open-source workflow and process engine for Django applications that allows developers to specify workflows directly in Python code.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | SpiffWorkflow | viewflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (14d since push) As of Sep 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 2, 2026 · deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Published findings As of Jul 26, 2026 · openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- SpiffWorkflow
- A powerful workflow engine implemented in pure Python
- viewflow
- Reusable workflow library for Django
Stars
- SpiffWorkflow
- 1.9k
- viewflow
- 2.9k
Forks
- SpiffWorkflow
- 343
- viewflow
- 413
Open issues
- SpiffWorkflow
- 8
- viewflow
- 19
Language
- SpiffWorkflow
- Python
- viewflow
- Python
Adopt for
- SpiffWorkflow
- SpiffWorkflow is an open-source Python workflow engine that adheres to BPMN specifications.
- viewflow
- Viewflow is an open-source workflow and process engine for Django applications that allows developers to specify workflows directly in Python code.
Persona
- SpiffWorkflow
- -
- viewflow
- -
Runtime
- SpiffWorkflow
- -
- viewflow
- -
License
- SpiffWorkflow
- LGPL-3.0
- viewflow
- AGPL-3.0 with additional permissions, providing a balance between open-source contribution protection and commercial usability.
Last pushed
- SpiffWorkflow
- Sep 2, 2026
- viewflow
- Sep 13, 2026
Categories
- SpiffWorkflow
- Developer Tools
- viewflow
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- SpiffWorkflow
- Active (82%)
- viewflow
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- SpiffWorkflow
- 14d
- viewflow
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- SpiffWorkflow
- 8
- viewflow
- 19
Stars delta
- SpiffWorkflow
- +7 (30d)
- viewflow
- +5 (30d)
Open issues delta
- SpiffWorkflow
- 0 (30d)
- viewflow
- +3 (30d)
deps.dev advisories
- SpiffWorkflow
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- viewflow
- Not queried
OpenSSF Scorecard
- SpiffWorkflow
- Published findings
- viewflow
- Not queried
Full report
- SpiffWorkflow
- Trust report
- viewflow
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · SpiffWorkflow: Python runtime · viewflow: Python runtime
Choose SpiffWorkflow if…
- License: SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0, viewflow is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to SpiffWorkflow: bpmn-engine, workflow-specification, workflowpatterns.
- SpiffWorkflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need a pure Python solution without external dependencies for implementing BPMN workflows.
When NOT to use SpiffWorkflow
- The project demands real-time performance or low-latency requirements as SpiffWorkflow, being a Python library, might not meet those stringent criteria.
- You require integration with non-BPMN workflow specifications exclusively.
Choose viewflow if…
- License: viewflow is AGPL-3.0, SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to viewflow: django, process-engine, workflow-engine.
- When your project requires BPMN-compatible workflows integrated into Django, Viewflow offers a dedicated library optimized specifically for Django's ecosystem beyond generic Python。
When NOT to use viewflow
- Avoid if your project strictly requires proprietary or closed-source licenses, as Viewflow’s AGPL v3 license mandates making source code available in certain usage contexts.
- This tool is not suitable for environments that cannot support Python 3.10 and Django 4.2 due to compatibility issues or legacy system constraints.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (sartography/SpiffWorkflow) · observed Sep 2, 2026
- License file (LGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (viewflow/viewflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (viewflow/viewflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (viewflow/viewflow) · observed Sep 13, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: SpiffWorkflow 1.9k · viewflow 2.9k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between SpiffWorkflow and viewflow?
- SpiffWorkflow: A powerful workflow engine implemented in pure Python. viewflow: Reusable workflow library for Django. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose SpiffWorkflow over viewflow?
- Choose SpiffWorkflow over viewflow when License: SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0, viewflow is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to SpiffWorkflow: bpmn-engine, workflow-specification, workflowpatterns; SpiffWorkflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need a pure Python solution without external dependencies for implementing BPMN workflows.
- When should I choose viewflow over SpiffWorkflow?
- Choose viewflow over SpiffWorkflow when License: viewflow is AGPL-3.0, SpiffWorkflow is LGPL-3.0; Tags unique to viewflow: django, process-engine, workflow-engine; When your project requires BPMN-compatible workflows integrated into Django, Viewflow offers a dedicated library optimized specifically for Django's ecosystem beyond generic Python。.
- When should I avoid SpiffWorkflow?
- The project demands real-time performance or low-latency requirements as SpiffWorkflow, being a Python library, might not meet those stringent criteria. You require integration with non-BPMN workflow specifications exclusively.
- When should I avoid viewflow?
- Avoid if your project strictly requires proprietary or closed-source licenses, as Viewflow’s AGPL v3 license mandates making source code available in certain usage contexts. This tool is not suitable for environments that cannot support Python 3.10 and Django 4.2 due to compatibility issues or legacy system constraints.
- Is SpiffWorkflow or viewflow more popular on GitHub?
- viewflow has more GitHub stars (2,874 vs 1,917). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are SpiffWorkflow and viewflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (SpiffWorkflow: LGPL-3.0, viewflow: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to SpiffWorkflow or viewflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at SpiffWorkflow alternatives and viewflow alternatives (SpiffWorkflow markdown twin, viewflow 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, SpiffWorkflow or viewflow?
- SpiffWorkflow: Active. viewflow: Very active. 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 SpiffWorkflow and viewflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: SpiffWorkflow trust report; viewflow trust report.