12 picks · data-backed ranking
Best open source AI agents and agent frameworks
The best open source AI agent platforms you can self-host are Langflow, RAGFlow and OpenHands. Langflow leads with 155,530 GitHub stars. Candidates: the 12 AI tools, low-code, automation and API apps whose own description or topics mention AI agents, agentic workflows or multi-agent systems.
Apps are included only when their own description or topics talk about AI agents (agents, agentic, multi-agent or autonomous agents) and they are AI tools, low-code, automation or API platforms. Agent features vary a lot, from visual agent builders to coding agents, so check each project's documentation.
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Top picks
- Rank 1:
Langflow
langflow-ai/langflow
Visual framework for building and deploying AI agents and RAG workflows.
AI & LLM ToolsPythonDockerAI-nativeLangflow has 155,530 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 2,486 commits in the last year.
- Rank 2:
RAGFlow
infiniflow/ragflow
Open-source RAG engine with deep document understanding.
AI & LLM ToolsGoDockerAI-nativeRAGFlow has 91,708 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 5,821 commits in the last year.
- Rank 3:
OpenHands
OpenHands/OpenHands
Platform for AI software development agents that write code and run commands.
AI & LLM ToolsTypeScriptDockerAI-nativeOpenHands has 90,074 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 3,155 commits in the last year.
Full ranking
All 12 picks, ranked
Ranked by GitHub stars and recent activity. Open any pick for live stats and licence details.
- 1
Langflow
Visual framework for building and deploying AI agents and RAG workflows.
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeLangflow has 155,530 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 2,486 commits in the last year.
- 2
RAGFlow
Open-source RAG engine with deep document understanding.
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeRAGFlow has 91,708 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 5,821 commits in the last year.
- 3
OpenHands
Platform for AI software development agents that write code and run commands.
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeOpenHands has 90,074 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 3,155 commits in the last year.
- 4
Dify.ai
Build, test and deploy LLM applications.
Source-availableLow-code & BackendDockerAI-nativeDify.ai has 157,921 GitHub stars, is source-available under the Dify Open Source License (modified Apache 2.0) (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 6,112 commits in the last year; it replaces ChatGPT and Lovable.
- 5
AnythingLLM
All-in-one desktop & Docker AI application with built-in RAG, AI agents, No-code agent builder, MCP compatibility, and more.
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeAnythingLLM has 66,738 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 887 commits in the last year; it replaces ChatGPT.
- 6
LobeHub
Modern design AI chat framework supporting multiple AI providers, one click install MCP Marketplace and Artifacts / Thinking.
Source-availableAI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeLobeHub has 83,008 GitHub stars, is source-available under the LobeHub Community License (not an open-source license), ships a Docker image and had 7,488 commits in the last year; it replaces ChatGPT and Lovable.
- 7
Activepieces
No-code business automation tool like Zapier or Tray. For example, you can send a Slack notification for each new Trello card.
Automation & WorkflowsDockerAI-nativeActivepieces has 24,913 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 5,647 commits in the last year; it replaces Zapier and IFTTT.
- 8
Vane
AI-powered search engine (alternative to Perplexity AI).
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeVane has 37,015 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 279 commits in the last year.
- 9
Khoj
Your AI second brain. Get answers from the web or your docs. Build custom agents, schedule automations, do deep research. Turn any online or local LLM into your personal, autonomous AI.
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeKhoj has 37,565 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 120 commits in the last year; it replaces ChatGPT.
- 10
Composio
Integration platform for AI agents & LLMs with support for 250+ apps and custom tools.
API ManagementAI-nativeComposio has 30,445 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license and had 4,415 commits in the last year.
- 11
Botpress
Open-source platform for building conversational AI agents and chatbots.
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeBotpress has 14,939 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 858 commits in the last year.
- 12
Agenta
LLMOps platform for prompt management, LLM evaluation, and observability. Build, evaluate, and monitor production-grade LLM applications with collaborative prompt engineering.
AI & LLM ToolsDockerAI-nativeAgenta has 4,807 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 18,955 commits in the last year.
What are the best open source AI agents and agent frameworks?
The best open source AI agent platforms you can self-host are Langflow, RAGFlow and OpenHands. Langflow leads with 155,530 GitHub stars. Candidates: the 12 AI tools, low-code, automation and API apps whose own description or topics mention AI agents, agentic workflows or multi-agent systems.
Is Langflow free?
Yes. Langflow is open-source software released under the MIT license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I self-host these apps with Docker?
Yes, 11 of the 12 picks. Langflow, RAGFlow and OpenHands publish Docker images, so you can run them on a VPS or home server with Docker Compose. The others install from their own packages or source; follow each project's install guide.
Are all of these apps open source?
10 of the 12 apps on this list are open source; 2 are source-available. Source-available licenses add conditions, such as limits on hosted or commercial use, so read them before you deploy.
Which of these apps is the most actively developed?
Agenta, with 18,955 commits in the last 12 months and a latest release, v0.122.0, from October 2026. Activity is a good sign that bugs and security issues get fixed.
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