Langflow vs OpenCode

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosted ai options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureLangflowOpenCode
CategorySelf-Hosted AISelf-Hosted AI
LicenseMITfree
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metaldocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 152,941★ 194,821
First released20232022
ReplacesVertex AI Agent Builder

Why pick each one

Choose Langflow if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 152.9k GitHub stars
Langflow details

Choose OpenCode if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Mature project with 194.8k GitHub stars
OpenCode details

Frequently asked questions

Is Langflow or OpenCode better?

OpenCode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Langflow if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Langflow and OpenCode free and open-source?

Yes. Langflow is licensed under MIT and OpenCode under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Langflow and OpenCode with Docker?

Langflow: yes. OpenCode: yes.

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