Comparison
xiaozhi-esp32 vs agno
Verdict
Pick xiaozhi-esp32 when xiaozhi-esp32 is primarily C++; agno is Python; pick agno when agno is primarily Python; xiaozhi-esp32 is C++.
Markdown twin · xiaozhi-esp32 alternatives · agno alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | xiaozhi-esp32 | agno |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (4d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- xiaozhi-esp32
- An MCP-based chatbot | 一个基于MCP的聊天机器人
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
Stars
- xiaozhi-esp32
- 28k
- agno
- 41k
Forks
- xiaozhi-esp32
- 6.3k
- agno
- 5.6k
Open issues
- xiaozhi-esp32
- 659
- agno
- 1.0k
Language
- xiaozhi-esp32
- C++
- agno
- Python
Adopt for
- xiaozhi-esp32
- -
- agno
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
Persona
- xiaozhi-esp32
- -
- agno
- -
Runtime
- xiaozhi-esp32
- -
- agno
- -
License
- xiaozhi-esp32
- MIT
- agno
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- xiaozhi-esp32
- Jul 7, 2026
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- xiaozhi-esp32
- Developer Tools
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- xiaozhi-esp32
- 4d
- agno
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- xiaozhi-esp32
- 659
- agno
- 1.0k
Owner type
- xiaozhi-esp32
- User
- agno
- Organization
Security scan
- xiaozhi-esp32
- No MCP manifest
- agno
- No lockfile
Full report
- xiaozhi-esp32
- Trust report
- agno
- Trust report
Choose xiaozhi-esp32 if…
- xiaozhi-esp32 is primarily C++; agno is Python.
- License: xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to xiaozhi-esp32: esp32, c++, chatbot, mcp.
When NOT to use xiaozhi-esp32
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose agno if…
- agno is primarily Python; xiaozhi-esp32 is C++.
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, python, developer-tools, ai-agents.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
When NOT to use agno
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (78/xiaozhi-esp32) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (78/xiaozhi-esp32) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (78/xiaozhi-esp32) · observed Jul 7, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: xiaozhi-esp32 28k · agno 41k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between xiaozhi-esp32 and agno?
- xiaozhi-esp32: An MCP-based chatbot | 一个基于MCP的聊天机器人. agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose xiaozhi-esp32 over agno?
- Choose xiaozhi-esp32 over agno when xiaozhi-esp32 is primarily C++; agno is Python; License: xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to xiaozhi-esp32: esp32, c++, chatbot, mcp.
- When should I choose agno over xiaozhi-esp32?
- Choose agno over xiaozhi-esp32 when agno is primarily Python; xiaozhi-esp32 is C++; License: agno is Apache-2.0, xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT; Tags unique to agno: agents, python, developer-tools, ai-agents; Also covers AI Agents; Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- When should I avoid xiaozhi-esp32?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid agno?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is xiaozhi-esp32 or agno more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 28,016). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are xiaozhi-esp32 and agno open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (xiaozhi-esp32: MIT, agno: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to xiaozhi-esp32 or agno?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at xiaozhi-esp32 alternatives and agno alternatives (xiaozhi-esp32 markdown twin, agno markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, xiaozhi-esp32 or agno?
- xiaozhi-esp32: Very active. agno: Very active. 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 xiaozhi-esp32 and agno?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: xiaozhi-esp32 trust report; agno trust report.