Apache Hopvslangflow
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | langflow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #2 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 156 117 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +39 | +926 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 20 |
| Latest release | — | v1.12.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
langflow scores 90/100 against 65/100 for Apache Hop, so it is the safer default.
langflow ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
langflow is growing faster right now (+926 stars in 30 days).
Apache Hop details →langflow details →