ifmvslangflow
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ifm | langflow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #19 of 34 in File Management | #2 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 370 | 156 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +909 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 20 |
| Latest release | v4.1.2 · 20 Aug 2026 | v1.12.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
langflow scores 90/100 against 49/100 for ifm, so it is the safer default.
langflow ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ifm.
If you want the quickest setup, ifm is easier to run; langflow needs more configuration.
langflow is growing faster right now (+909 stars in 30 days).
ifm details →langflow details →
Swap a project
Keep ifm, compare it with
Keep langflow, compare it with