ControlFlow
by Prefect
Task-centric agent framework from Prefect
Overview
ControlFlow is an agentic framework that orchestrates task execution and manages agent collaboration. Built by Prefect team.
Key Statistics
Overall Rating
3.8/5
GitHub Stars
2,800
Last Updated
2025-10
Version
0.9.0
Features
Task-centric design
Task-centric design capabilities
Agent orchestration
Agent orchestration capabilities
Workflow management
Workflow management capabilities
Getting Started
Installation
pip install controlflow
Quick Start
Install ControlFlow and define tasks
Code Example
from controlflow import Agent, Task
Pros & Cons
Advantages
Task-centric design intuitive
Prefect backing and infrastructure
Apache 2.0 license
Good for workflow orchestration
Limitations
Smaller community
Less feature-rich than alternatives
Tied to Prefect ecosystem
Documentation needs expansion
Technical Details
Primary Language
Python
Supported Languages
License
Apache-2.0
Enterprise Ready
Yes
Community Size
Medium
Pricing
Open Source + Cloud
Free open source. Prefect Cloud for orchestration infrastructure
Performance Metrics
easeOfUse
4/5
scalability
4/5
documentation
4/5
community
3/5
performance
4/5
Common Use Cases
Task-based automation
Workflow orchestration with agents
Complex multi-step processes
Agent task management