Comparison
agentflow vs promptmage
Verdict
Pick agentflow if agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations; pick promptmage if promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow management.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentflow | promptmage |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1100d since push) As of Aug 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (696d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 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 Sep 18, 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
- promptmage
- simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows
Stars
- agentflow
- 320
- promptmage
- 116
Forks
- agentflow
- 27
- promptmage
- 9
Open issues
- agentflow
- 13
- promptmage
- 8
Language
- agentflow
- Python
- promptmage
- Python
Adopt for
- agentflow
- Agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
- promptmage
- Promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow management.
Persona
- agentflow
- -
- promptmage
- -
Runtime
- agentflow
- -
- promptmage
- -
License
- agentflow
- MIT
- promptmage
- MIT
Last pushed
- agentflow
- Aug 11, 2023
- promptmage
- Oct 21, 2024
Categories
- agentflow
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- promptmage
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- agentflow
- 1100d
- promptmage
- 696d
Open issues (now)
- agentflow
- 13
- promptmage
- 8
Stars delta
- agentflow
- -1 (30d)
- promptmage
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- agentflow
- Trust report
- promptmage
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · agentflow: Python runtime · promptmage: Python runtime
Choose agentflow if…
- Tags unique to agentflow: json, large-language-models, 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
Choose promptmage if…
- Tags unique to promptmage: ai, llm, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
When NOT to use promptmage
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python.
- When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering.
- If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
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 (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Oct 21, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentflow 320 · promptmage 116 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentflow and promptmage?
- agentflow: Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON. promptmage: simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentflow over promptmage?
- Choose agentflow over promptmage when Tags unique to agentflow: json, large-language-models, python, workflow-management; Also covers AI Agents; When you need to rapidly prototype LLM workflows with minimal coding via JSON configs.
- When should I choose promptmage over agentflow?
- Choose promptmage over agentflow when Tags unique to promptmage: ai, llm, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
- 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 promptmage?
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python. When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering. If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
- Is agentflow or promptmage more popular on GitHub?
- agentflow has more GitHub stars (320 vs 116). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentflow and promptmage open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentflow: MIT, promptmage: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentflow or promptmage?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentflow alternatives and promptmage alternatives (agentflow markdown twin, promptmage 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 promptmage?
- agentflow: Dormant. promptmage: 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 agentflow and promptmage?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentflow trust report; promptmage trust report.