# hermes-agent vs langflow

| Attribute | hermes-agent | langflow |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 65.2 (51% (medium)) | 61.8 (79% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 11 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 155,648 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source autonomous agent that develops capabilities through practical use and improves over time, deployable on affordable infrastructure ranging from VPS instances to serverless platforms. Accessible through Telegram, Discord, Slack, and other messaging services, with built-in scheduling, web browsing, image generation, and voice features. It is indexed under AI Tools.","source":"https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com","question":"What is hermes-agent?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"hermes-agent is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com","question":"Is hermes-agent free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"hermes-agent supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com","question":"What platforms does hermes-agent support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. hermes-agent can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com","question":"Can hermes-agent be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 23 integrations for hermes-agent, including Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, Email, CLI and Matrix, plus 15 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com","question":"What does hermes-agent integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"Langflow is an open-source Python framework designed for building AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. It provides a visual editor for designing workflows and integrates with major language models and vector databases. The framework includes built-in support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling rapid development and iteration of AI systems.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"What is Langflow?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Langflow uses a freemium pricing model. The open-source version is free for self-hosted deployments, and there is also a free tier available on their managed cloud platform. No payment is required to begin development or deployment of your AI applications.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"How much does Langflow cost?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Langflow supports multiple deployment approaches: you can host it yourself on your own infrastructure, use their managed cloud platform, or implement a hybrid setup combining both options. This flexibility allows you to choose the deployment model that best fits your organizational requirements.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"How can I deploy Langflow?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Langflow integrates with major AI providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Azure, and Google Cloud. It also connects with development tools like GitHub and Hugging Face, and supports services such as Slack, MongoDB, Mistral, Groq, and LangChain. The platform includes multiple pre-built integrations to extend functionality.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Which AI providers and services does Langflow integrate with?","confidence":0.98},{"answer":"Langflow offers both a web-based interface and command-line interface (CLI). The web interface includes a visual editor for designing and testing workflows without requiring code.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"What interfaces does Langflow provide?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Langflow is built for developers and teams who need to quickly build, test, and deploy AI-powered agents and workflows. It serves both individual developers exploring AI capabilities and organizations requiring production-grade deployment options.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Who is Langflow designed for?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"Yes, Langflow is open-source and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure at no cost. This gives you complete control over deployment, data, and infrastructure while avoiding dependence on a third-party platform.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Can I run Langflow without the cloud platform?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Langflow offers both self-hosted and managed cloud deployment options, with the cloud platform providing enterprise-grade infrastructure. The combination of open-source flexibility and managed options makes it adaptable for organizations of various sizes.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Is Langflow suitable for enterprise deployment?","confidence":0.9}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source autonomous agent deployable locally or in the cloud, with built-in learning capabilities, support for 20+ messaging platforms, web automation tools, and compatibility with multiple AI model providers. | An open-source platform that simplifies building and deploying AI agents and workflow automation with a visual drag-and-drop interface. Supports multiple LLMs, vector databases, and integrations with built-in cloud deployment options. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_self_hosted","mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":true,"visual_drag_and_drop_node_canvas_builder":true,"multi_model_selection_openai_anthropic_local":true,"custom_api_tool_calling_and_webhook_execution":true,"notion_google_drive_confluence_sync_connectors":true,"rag_knowledge_base_document_upload_and_chunking":true,"team_sharing_and_role_based_access_control_rbac":true,"agent_memory_and_persistent_conversation_threads":true}` |
| integrations.count | 25 | 14 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Telegram"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Signal"},{"name":"Email"},{"name":"CLI"},{"name":"Matrix"},{"name":"Mattermost"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"DingTalk"},{"name":"Feishu"},{"name":"WeCom"},{"name":"Weixin"},{"name":"QQ Bot"},{"name":"Yuanbao"},{"name":"BlueBubbles"},{"name":"Home Assistant"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Google Chat"},{"name":"MCP servers"},{"name":"OpenRouter","category":"model_api","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"OpenAI","category":"model_api","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Modal","native":true,"category":"infrastructure","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Daytona","native":true,"category":"infrastructure","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Docker","native":true,"category":"infrastructure","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Atropos","native":true,"category":"ai_models","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"LangSmith"},{"name":"LangFuse"},{"name":"Airbyte"},{"name":"Anthropic"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Cassandra"},{"name":"Confluence"},{"name":"Couchbase"},{"name":"Google Cloud"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Serp API"},{"name":"Slack"}]` |
| language.primary | - | Python |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month","features":["Free open-source agent","Access to free models"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free models only, no monthly credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"$20 Plan","summary":"$20/month with $22 monthly credits","features":["Access to 200+ cutting-edge models","Built-in tool use","$22 monthly credits (10% bonus)","$10 rollover cap"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Monthly credits with 10% bonus","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rollover_cap":"$10","monthly_credits":"$22"}},{"free":false,"name":"$100 Plan","summary":"$100/month with $110 monthly credits","features":["Access to 200+ cutting-edge models","Built-in tool use","$110 monthly credits (10% bonus)","$50 rollover cap"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Higher monthly credits with 10% bonus","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rollover_cap":"$50","monthly_credits":"$110"}},{"free":false,"name":"$200 Plan","summary":"$200/month with $220 monthly credits","features":["Access to 200+ cutting-edge models","Built-in tool use","$220 monthly credits (10% bonus)"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":200,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Highest monthly credits with 10% bonus","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_credits":"$220"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Paid plans from $20/month with monthly credits. Model providers and hosted services have separate pricing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-22T14:46:15.246Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","description":"Self-hosted deployment"},{"free":true,"name":"Cloud","description":"Free enterprise-grade cloud platform for deployment"}],"summary":"Free open-source + free cloud tier","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"http://www.langflow.org","retrievedAt":"2026-07-31T10:23:06.793Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":20,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 6 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.12.6","date":"2026-10-13T16:29:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.12.5","date":"2026-10-06T20:09:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.12.4","date":"2026-09-29T20:14:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.12.3","date":"2026-09-22T21:22:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.12.2","date":"2026-09-16T00:53:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.12.1","date":"2026-09-08T23:25:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.12.0","date":"2026-09-01T21:16:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.11.6","date":"2026-09-01T02:21:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.11.5","date":"2026-08-25T15:35:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.11.4","date":"2026-08-19T00:01:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.11.3","date":"2026-08-11T23:14:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.11.2","date":"2026-08-04T17:30:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.11.1","date":"2026-07-28T21:44:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.10.3","date":"2026-07-23T16:08:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.10.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.11.0","date":"2026-07-23T01:58:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.10.2","date":"2026-07-07T20:40:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.10.1","date":"2026-06-23T23:49:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.10.0","date":"2026-06-09T18:47:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.9.6","date":"2026-06-02T16:34:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/releases/tag/v1.9.5","date":"2026-05-29T14:25:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.5"}]` |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":47,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=langflow&per_page=100","last_12m":40,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` |

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