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Langflow vs Directus
Langflow has 154,943 GitHub stars, 10,108 forks, 1,056 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Directus has 37,947 stars, 4,944 forks, 402 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Langflow leads on adoption by 308% (154,943 vs 37,947 stars). Langflow is written in Python under MIT; Directus is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. Langflow has attracted 7% as many forks as stars, Directus 13%. Langflow was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Langflow | Directus | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 155K | ★ 38K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | Python | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 10K | ⑂ 4.9K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Langflow if
- You weight community size — 155K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Directus if
- You want the Directus feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Directus fits your workflow better
About Langflow
Langflow is a visual builder platform for designing, testing, and deploying AI agents and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) pipelines. It lives in the Python based generative AI ecosystem and targets developers building intelligent applications. The project provides a low code interface to assemble components—such as LLMs, vector stores, memory modules, and tools—into executable workflows, while also exposing those workflows as APIs or MCP servers for integration into external applications.
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About Directus
Directus is an open source data platform that wraps any SQL database with a REST and GraphQL API layer and a visual management interface. It lives in the developer tools and frameworks ecosystem, specifically targeting teams needing a flexible backend for content management, admin panels, or custom applications without writing boilerplate code.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Langflow or Directus more popular?
Langflow has 154,943 GitHub stars and Directus has 37,947. Langflow has the larger community by that measure.
Are Langflow and Directus free?
Both are open source. Langflow is licensed under MIT, and Directus has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Langflow and Directus?
Langflow is written in Python and Directus in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Langflow or Directus?
Choose Langflow if you want the larger community (154,943 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Directus if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.