Comparison
agentflow vs 1flowbase
Verdict
Pick agentflow if agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations; pick 1flowbase if open-source AI gateway in Rust for managing local multi-model workflows with detailed observability.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentflow | 1flowbase |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1100d since push) As of Aug 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 16, 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
- agentflow
- Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON
- 1flowbase
- Open-source AI gateway for local agent clients
Stars
- agentflow
- 320
- 1flowbase
- 261
Forks
- agentflow
- 27
- 1flowbase
- 20
Open issues
- agentflow
- 13
- 1flowbase
- 17
Language
- agentflow
- Python
- 1flowbase
- Rust
Adopt for
- agentflow
- Agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
- 1flowbase
- Open-source AI gateway in Rust for managing local multi-model workflows with detailed observability
Persona
- agentflow
- -
- 1flowbase
- -
Runtime
- agentflow
- -
- 1flowbase
- -
License
- agentflow
- MIT
- 1flowbase
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- agentflow
- Aug 11, 2023
- 1flowbase
- Sep 10, 2026
Categories
- agentflow
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- 1flowbase
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentflow
- Dormant (18%)
- 1flowbase
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentflow
- 1100d
- 1flowbase
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentflow
- 13
- 1flowbase
- 17
Stars delta
- agentflow
- -1 (30d)
- 1flowbase
- +23 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentflow
- 0 (30d)
- 1flowbase
- +2 (30d)
Owner type
- agentflow
- User
- 1flowbase
- Organization
Full report
- agentflow
- Trust report
- 1flowbase
- Trust report
Choose agentflow if…
- agentflow is primarily Python; 1flowbase is Rust.
- License: agentflow is MIT, 1flowbase is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agentflow: json, large-language-models, python, workflow-management.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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
Choose 1flowbase if…
- 1flowbase is primarily Rust; agentflow is Python.
- License: 1flowbase is Apache-2.0, agentflow is MIT.
- Tags unique to 1flowbase: agent-observability, cost-tracking, llm-gateway, model-fusion.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving.
- Need to deploy self-hosted solutions focusing on model fusion and orchestration
When NOT to use 1flowbase
- Seeking simpler, out-of-the-box integration without deep observability requirements
- Aim for a language-agnostic solution as 1flowbase is designed in Rust with minimal framework flexibility
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Aug 11, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (taichuy/1flowbase) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (taichuy/1flowbase) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (taichuy/1flowbase) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 16, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentflow 320 · 1flowbase 261 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentflow and 1flowbase?
- agentflow: Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON. 1flowbase: Open-source AI gateway for local agent clients. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentflow over 1flowbase?
- Choose agentflow over 1flowbase when agentflow is primarily Python; 1flowbase is Rust; License: agentflow is MIT, 1flowbase is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agentflow: json, large-language-models, python, workflow-management; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need to rapidly prototype LLM workflows with minimal coding via JSON configs.
- When should I choose 1flowbase over agentflow?
- Choose 1flowbase over agentflow when 1flowbase is primarily Rust; agentflow is Python; License: 1flowbase is Apache-2.0, agentflow is MIT; Tags unique to 1flowbase: agent-observability, cost-tracking, llm-gateway, model-fusion; Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving; Need to deploy self-hosted solutions focusing on model fusion and orchestration.
- 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
- When should I avoid 1flowbase?
- Seeking simpler, out-of-the-box integration without deep observability requirements Aim for a language-agnostic solution as 1flowbase is designed in Rust with minimal framework flexibility
- Is agentflow or 1flowbase more popular on GitHub?
- agentflow has more GitHub stars (320 vs 261). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentflow and 1flowbase open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentflow: MIT, 1flowbase: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentflow or 1flowbase?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentflow alternatives and 1flowbase alternatives (agentflow markdown twin, 1flowbase 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, agentflow or 1flowbase?
- agentflow: Dormant. 1flowbase: 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 agentflow and 1flowbase?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentflow trust report; 1flowbase trust report.