Comparison
hive vs agent-opt
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 agent-opt if agent-opt is tailored for teams that require automated optimization of AI workflows and support for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), relying on Python and specific library dependencies.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hive | agent-opt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 | Steady (35d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · 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
- agent-opt
- Open Source Library for Automated Optimization of AI Agent Workflows
Stars
- hive
- 11k
- agent-opt
- 71
Forks
- hive
- 5.7k
- agent-opt
- 7
Open issues
- hive
- 1.3k
- agent-opt
- 0
Language
- hive
- Python
- agent-opt
- 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.
- agent-opt
- Agent-opt is tailored for teams that require automated optimization of AI workflows and support for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), relying on Python and specific library dependencies.
Persona
- hive
- -
- agent-opt
- -
Runtime
- hive
- -
- agent-opt
- -
License
- hive
- Apache-2.0
- agent-opt
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- hive
- Aug 19, 2026
- agent-opt
- Jun 30, 2026
Categories
- hive
- AI Agents
- agent-opt
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- hive
- Very active (96%)
- agent-opt
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- hive
- 0d
- agent-opt
- 35d
Open issues (now)
- hive
- 1.3k
- agent-opt
- 0
Stars delta
- hive
- +192 (30d)
- agent-opt
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- hive
- +25 (30d)
- agent-opt
- Unknown
OSV dependency advisories
- hive
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- agent-opt
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- hive
- Trust report
- agent-opt
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · hive: Python runtime · agent-opt: Python runtime
Choose hive if…
- 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..
- Tags unique to hive: agent-framework, 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 agent-opt if…
- Tags unique to agent-opt: agent, ai-agents, aioptimization, cicd.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- - When your project needs seamless CI/CD integration alongside automated optimization
When NOT to use agent-opt
- - If your project does not require Python or if it cannot meet the specific requirement of having Python ≥ 3.10
- - In scenarios where CI/CD integration is not a priority for your AI workflow optimization
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 (future-agi/agent-opt) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- GitHub forks (future-agi/agent-opt) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Last push (future-agi/agent-opt) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hive 11k · agent-opt 71 (synced Aug 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hive and agent-opt?
- hive: Multi-Agent Harness for Production AI. agent-opt: Open Source Library for Automated Optimization of AI Agent Workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hive over agent-opt?
- Choose hive over agent-opt when 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.; Tags unique to hive: agent-framework, 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 agent-opt over hive?
- Choose agent-opt over hive when Tags unique to agent-opt: agent, ai-agents, aioptimization, cicd; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; - When your project needs seamless CI/CD integration alongside automated optimization.
- 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 agent-opt?
- - If your project does not require Python or if it cannot meet the specific requirement of having Python ≥ 3.10 - In scenarios where CI/CD integration is not a priority for your AI workflow optimization
- Is hive or agent-opt more popular on GitHub?
- hive has more GitHub stars (10,926 vs 71). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hive and agent-opt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hive: Apache-2.0, agent-opt: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to hive or agent-opt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hive alternatives and agent-opt alternatives (hive markdown twin, agent-opt 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 agent-opt?
- hive: Very active. agent-opt: Steady. 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 agent-opt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hive trust report; agent-opt trust report.