Comparison
hive vs MetaGPT
Verdict
Pick hive if hive is a Python-based multi-agent framework for production AI, emphasizing human-in-the-loop operations and self-improving autonomous agents; pick MetaGPT if metaGPT is a multi-agent framework that leverages AI agents to enable natural language programming. It is developed in Python and is available under the MIT license.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hive | MetaGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (4d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (239d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- 9.0k
Open issues
- hive
- 1.4k
- MetaGPT
- 131
Language
- hive
- Python
- MetaGPT
- Python
Adopt for
- hive
- Hive is a Python-based multi-agent framework for production AI, emphasizing human-in-the-loop operations and self-improving autonomous agents.
- MetaGPT
- MetaGPT is a multi-agent framework that leverages AI agents to enable natural language programming. It is developed in Python and is available under the MIT license.
Persona
- hive
- -
- MetaGPT
- -
Runtime
- hive
- -
- MetaGPT
- -
License
- hive
- Apache-2.0
- MetaGPT
- MIT
Last pushed
- hive
- Sep 14, 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
- 4d
- MetaGPT
- 239d
Open issues (now)
- hive
- 1.4k
- MetaGPT
- 131
Stars delta
- hive
- +318 (30d)
- MetaGPT
- +637 (30d)
Open issues delta
- hive
- +41 (30d)
- MetaGPT
- +2 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- hive
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
- MetaGPT
- Published findings
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.
- 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, agent-skills, anthropic, automation.
- When you need a framework that supports human-in-the-loop operations for better oversight and control over AI agents.
When NOT to use hive
- If your team lacks the expertise to manually set up the environment as Hive does not support installation via pip.
- When you require a more straightforward setup process, as Hive's setup involves using a quickstart script and not pip.
- If your project does not benefit from or require the complexity of multi-agent operations and human-in-the-loop capabilities.
Choose MetaGPT if…
- License: MetaGPT is MIT, hive is Apache-2.0.
- 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: gpt, llm, metagpt, multi-agent.
- MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a framework that supports natural language programming through AI agents.
When NOT to use MetaGPT
- If your project is constrained to Python versions earlier than 3.9 or equal to or later than 3.12.
- When your development environment does not support or require Node.js and pnpm.
- If your project does not align with the concept of multi-agent systems or natural language programming.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (aden-hive/hive) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (aden-hive/hive) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Jan 21, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hive 11k · MetaGPT 70k (synced Sep 20, 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; 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, agent-skills, anthropic, automation; When you need a framework that supports human-in-the-loop operations for better oversight and control over AI agents.
- When should I choose MetaGPT over hive?
- Choose MetaGPT over hive when License: MetaGPT is MIT, hive is Apache-2.0; 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: gpt, llm, metagpt, multi-agent; MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a framework that supports natural language programming through AI agents.
- When should I avoid hive?
- If your team lacks the expertise to manually set up the environment as Hive does not support installation via pip. When you require a more straightforward setup process, as Hive's setup involves using a quickstart script and not pip. If your project does not benefit from or require the complexity of multi-agent operations and human-in-the-loop capabilities.
- When should I avoid MetaGPT?
- If your project is constrained to Python versions earlier than 3.9 or equal to or later than 3.12. When your development environment does not support or require Node.js and pnpm. If your project does not align with the concept of multi-agent systems or natural language programming.
- Is hive or MetaGPT more popular on GitHub?
- MetaGPT has more GitHub stars (70,484 vs 11,052). 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.