---
title: "MaxKB vs AgentGPT"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1panel-dev-maxkb-vs-reworkd-agentgpt"
tools: ["1panel-dev-maxkb", "reworkd-agentgpt"]
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# MaxKB vs AgentGPT

*GraphCanon updated Aug 18, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick MaxKB if maxKB 是一个专为企业级智能体开发设计的开源平台，使用它可以快速启动和管理复杂的代理系统。; pick AgentGPT if agentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects.

[MaxKB](https://maxkb.cn) reports 23k GitHub stars, 3.1k forks, and 16 open issues, last pushed Aug 18, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [MaxKB's repository](https://github.com/1Panel-dev/MaxKB) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT).

| | [MaxKB](/tools/1panel-dev-maxkb.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | 🔥 MaxKB 是一个用于构建企业级代理的开源平台。 | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents |
| Stars | 22,536 | 36,304 |
| Forks | 3,102 | 9,288 |
| Open issues | 16 | 219 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | MaxKB 是一个专为企业级智能体开发设计的开源平台，使用它可以快速启动和管理复杂的代理系统。 | AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [MaxKB](/tools/1panel-dev-maxkb.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) |
| Days since push | 0d | 466d |
| Archived on GitHub | No | Yes |
| Open issues (now) | 16 | 219 |
| Stars delta | +409 (30d) | Unknown |
| Open issues delta | -32 (30d) | Unknown |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-maxkb/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: MaxKB

- **Adopt for:** MaxKB 是一个专为企业级智能体开发设计的开源平台，使用它可以快速启动和管理复杂的代理系统。

## Decision facts: AgentGPT

- **Adopt for:** AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects

## Choose when

### Choose MaxKB if…

- MaxKB is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to MaxKB: agentic-ai, chatbot, knowledgebase, langchain.
- 适用于企业需要构建复杂代理系统的场景，尤其是在寻求快速部署和简便管理的情况下

### Choose AgentGPT if…

- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; MaxKB is Python.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup, database-integration.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI

## When NOT to use MaxKB

- Docker ，

## When NOT to use AgentGPT

- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment

## Common questions

### What is the difference between MaxKB and AgentGPT?

MaxKB: 🔥 MaxKB 是一个用于构建企业级代理的开源平台。. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose MaxKB over AgentGPT?

Choose MaxKB over AgentGPT when MaxKB is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; Tags unique to MaxKB: agentic-ai, chatbot, knowledgebase, langchain; 适用于企业需要构建复杂代理系统的场景，尤其是在寻求快速部署和简便管理的情况下.

### When should I choose AgentGPT over MaxKB?

Choose AgentGPT over MaxKB when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; MaxKB is Python; Tags unique to AgentGPT: autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup, database-integration; Also covers Developer Tools; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.

### When should I avoid MaxKB?

Docker ，

### When should I avoid AgentGPT?

Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment

### Is MaxKB or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?

AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 22,536). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are MaxKB and AgentGPT open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (MaxKB: GPL-3.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to MaxKB or AgentGPT?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [MaxKB alternatives](/tools/1panel-dev-maxkb/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([MaxKB markdown twin](/tools/1panel-dev-maxkb/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.

### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?

Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/1panel-dev-maxkb-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, MaxKB or AgentGPT?

MaxKB: Very active. AgentGPT: Archived. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.

### Where are the full trust reports for MaxKB and AgentGPT?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [MaxKB trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-maxkb/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-maxkb`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-maxkb)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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