Answervslangflow
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | langflow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 156 121 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +899 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 20 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v1.12.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
langflow scores 90/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
langflow ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; langflow needs more configuration.
langflow is growing faster right now (+899 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →langflow details →