code-servervslangflow
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | langflow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #2 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 79 723 | 156 109 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +325 | +918 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 20 |
| Latest release | v4.143.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.12.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
langflow scores 90/100 against 83/100 for code-server, so it is the safer default.
code-server ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for langflow.
If you want the quickest setup, langflow is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.
langflow is growing faster right now (+918 stars in 30 days).
code-server details →langflow details →