Head-to-head · LLM Application Development Frameworks
LangGraph vs Langflow
LangGraph leads on 0 checks, Langflow on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLangGraph · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
LangGraph scores higher on our rubric for llm application development frameworks: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
LangGraph is the better fit for developers building durable, stateful agent workflows. Langflow is the better fit for visual prototyping and deployment of AI flows.
- LangGraph fits best
Developers building durable, stateful agent workflows
- Langflow fits best
Visual prototyping and deployment of AI flows
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Side by side
| Feature | LangGraph 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Langflow 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in LLM Application Development Frameworks | #7 in LLM Application Development Frameworks |
| Best for | Developers building durable, stateful agent workflows | Visual prototyping and deployment of AI flows |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LangGraph 0/5 · Langflow 0/5 | ||
| RAG support | Not published | Not published |
| Agent and tool use | Not published | Not published |
| Workflow graphs | Not published | Not published |
| Prompt optimization | Not published | Not published |
| JavaScript/TypeScript SDK | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Primary language | Not published | Not published |
| Open-source license | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | LangGraph is an open-source framework and runtime for developers building long-running, stateful agents and workflows. Its graph model combines deterministic code with model-driven steps, and supports single-agent, multi-agent, and… Read the review → |
Langflow is an open-source, Python-powered framework for building, testing, and deploying AI agents and LLM applications. Its visual flow builder connects models, components, tools, and outputs, making it relevant to developers and teams… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LangGraph — where it wins
- Combines deterministic code and LLM-driven steps in graph workflows
- Supports durable execution, checkpointing, and resumption after failures
- Offers memory, streaming, and human review of agent state
Where it doesn't
- Low-level control requires developers to define workflow behavior
- Does not prescribe a high-level agent architecture
- Verified integrations are narrower than LangChain’s
Langflow — where it wins
- Connect models, tools, components, and outputs in a visual flow builder
- Build multi-agent and RAG workflows with human approval steps
- Deploy through APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud, self-hosting, or desktop
Where it doesn't
- Voice mode is not available in Langflow Desktop
- Provider integrations are delivered through installable extensions
- Support channels are community and documentation
- LangGraph9.2/10 · Free plan
Graph-based control for developers who need durable, stateful agent workflows.
Visit LangGraphFull verdict → - Langflow8.7/10 · Free plan
A visual, open-source framework for prototyping and deploying AI flows across environments.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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