Comparison
hive vs MetaGPT
Verdict
Pick hive if hive is a multi-agent framework designed specifically for production-level AI applications, emphasizing agent automation and self-improvement through a Python-based environment; pick MetaGPT if metaGPT is a unique framework for creating multi-agent systems aimed at enabling natural language programming through agent interactions.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hive | MetaGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (206d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- hive
- Multi-Agent Harness for Production AI
- MetaGPT
- 🌟 The Multi-Agent Framework: First AI Software Company, Towards Natural Language Programming
Stars
- hive
- 11k
- MetaGPT
- 70k
Forks
- hive
- 5.7k
- MetaGPT
- 8.9k
Open issues
- hive
- 1.3k
- MetaGPT
- 129
Language
- hive
- Python
- MetaGPT
- Python
Adopt for
- hive
- Hive is a multi-agent framework designed specifically for production-level AI applications, emphasizing agent automation and self-improvement through a Python-based environment.
- MetaGPT
- MetaGPT is a unique framework for creating multi-agent systems aimed at enabling natural language programming through agent interactions.
Persona
- hive
- -
- MetaGPT
- -
Runtime
- hive
- -
- MetaGPT
- -
License
- hive
- Apache-2.0
- MetaGPT
- Released under the MIT License, allowing for broad and flexible usage in both academic and commercial settings as long as all copyright and permission notices are maintained.
Last pushed
- hive
- Aug 19, 2026
- MetaGPT
- Jan 21, 2026
Categories
- hive
- AI Agents
- MetaGPT
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- hive
- Very active (96%)
- MetaGPT
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- hive
- 0d
- MetaGPT
- 206d
Open issues (now)
- hive
- 1.3k
- MetaGPT
- 129
Stars delta
- hive
- +192 (30d)
- MetaGPT
- +442 (30d)
Open issues delta
- hive
- +25 (30d)
- MetaGPT
- -8 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- hive
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- MetaGPT
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- hive
- Trust report
- MetaGPT
- Trust report
Typed relationship
hive alternative MetaGPTHive and MetaGPT both function as multi-agent frameworks designed to deploy autonomous AI agents that can operate collaboratively. While Hive focuses more generally on the orchestration of self-improving AI agents in production environments, MetaGPT specializes in assigning roles to GPT models to work together on complex tasks similar to a software company's operations, thus offering an alternate,
Shared compatibility
- Python · hive: Python runtime · MetaGPT: Python runtime
Choose hive if…
- License: hive is Apache-2.0, MetaGPT is MIT.
- Requirements: Hive cannot be installed using 'pip install'. Instead, users must follow specific setup instructions including the quickstart script provided in the README.; The framework requires use of a `uv` workspace layout for correct functionality..
- Hive and MetaGPT both function as multi-agent frameworks designed to deploy autonomous AI agents that can operate collaboratively. While Hive focuses more generally on the orchestration of self-improving AI agents in production environments, MetaGPT specializes in assigning roles to GPT models to work together on complex tasks similar to a software company's operations, thus offering an alternate,
- Tags unique to hive: agent-framework, automation, openai, self-hosted.
- Use Hive when you need an advanced multi-agent system designed to support autonomous operation and continuous improvement in production environments.
When NOT to use hive
- Avoid using Hive if you prefer lightweight, easy-to-install tools since it does not support installation via pip and has specific setup requirements.
- Do not use if the requirement is for a tool that can be immediately deployed without setting up a uv workspace layout environment as specified by the Hive documentation.
Choose MetaGPT if…
- License: MetaGPT is MIT, hive is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: MetaGPT is free to use with an open-source license (MIT), but additional features or services may be available under a non-free model..
- Hive and MetaGPT both function as multi-agent frameworks designed to deploy autonomous AI agents that can operate collaboratively. While Hive focuses more generally on the orchestration of self-improving AI agents in production environments, MetaGPT specializes in assigning roles to GPT models to work together on complex tasks similar to a software company's operations, thus offering an alternate,
- Tags unique to MetaGPT: agent, gpt, llm, metagpt.
- MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you aim to implement sophisticated, multi-agent software architectures that can interact with each other and respond to human commands in natural language.
When NOT to use MetaGPT
- Avoid MetaGPT if your requirement is a direct coding environment that focuses on translating human-readable text directly into code without the intermediary of agent interactions.
- Do not use this framework if your goal is to streamline single-agent AI tasks or deploy simple, straightforward models where multi-agent complexity adds unnecessary overhead.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (aden-hive/hive) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (aden-hive/hive) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (aden-hive/hive) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Jan 21, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hive 11k · MetaGPT 70k (synced Aug 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hive and MetaGPT?
- hive: Multi-Agent Harness for Production AI. MetaGPT: 🌟 The Multi-Agent Framework: First AI Software Company, Towards Natural Language Programming. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hive over MetaGPT?
- Choose hive over MetaGPT when License: hive is Apache-2.0, MetaGPT is MIT; Requirements: Hive cannot be installed using 'pip install'. Instead, users must follow specific setup instructions including the quickstart script provided in the README.; The framework requires use of a
uvworkspace layout for correct functionality.; Hive and MetaGPT both function as multi-agent frameworks designed to deploy autonomous AI agents that can operate collaboratively. While Hive focuses more generally on the orchestration of self-improving AI agents in production environments, MetaGPT specializes in assigning roles to GPT models to work together on complex tasks similar to a software company's operations, thus offering an alternate,; Tags unique to hive: agent-framework, automation, openai, self-hosted; Use Hive when you need an advanced multi-agent system designed to support autonomous operation and continuous improvement in production environments. - When should I choose MetaGPT over hive?
- Choose MetaGPT over hive when License: MetaGPT is MIT, hive is Apache-2.0; Pricing: MetaGPT is free to use with an open-source license (MIT), but additional features or services may be available under a non-free model.; Hive and MetaGPT both function as multi-agent frameworks designed to deploy autonomous AI agents that can operate collaboratively. While Hive focuses more generally on the orchestration of self-improving AI agents in production environments, MetaGPT specializes in assigning roles to GPT models to work together on complex tasks similar to a software company's operations, thus offering an alternate,; Tags unique to MetaGPT: agent, gpt, llm, metagpt; MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you aim to implement sophisticated, multi-agent software architectures that can interact with each other and respond to human commands in natural language.
- When should I avoid hive?
- Avoid using Hive if you prefer lightweight, easy-to-install tools since it does not support installation via pip and has specific setup requirements. Do not use if the requirement is for a tool that can be immediately deployed without setting up a uv workspace layout environment as specified by the Hive documentation.
- When should I avoid MetaGPT?
- Avoid MetaGPT if your requirement is a direct coding environment that focuses on translating human-readable text directly into code without the intermediary of agent interactions. Do not use this framework if your goal is to streamline single-agent AI tasks or deploy simple, straightforward models where multi-agent complexity adds unnecessary overhead.
- Is hive or MetaGPT more popular on GitHub?
- MetaGPT has more GitHub stars (69,847 vs 10,926). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hive and MetaGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hive: Apache-2.0, MetaGPT: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to hive or MetaGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hive alternatives and MetaGPT alternatives (hive markdown twin, MetaGPT 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, hive or MetaGPT?
- hive: Very active. MetaGPT: Slowing. 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 hive and MetaGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hive trust report; MetaGPT trust report.