Comparison
ag-ui vs page-agent
Verdict
Pick ag-ui if aG-UI is a protocol for integrating AI agents into frontend applications, written in TypeScript and licensed under MIT; pick page-agent if considers when to use and not to use PageAgent based on specific extracted facts.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ag-ui | page-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- ag-ui
- Agent-User Interaction Protocol for frontend applications
- page-agent
- JavaScript in-page GUI agent. Control web interfaces with natural language.
Stars
- ag-ui
- 16k
- page-agent
- 29k
Forks
- ag-ui
- 1.4k
- page-agent
- 2.6k
Open issues
- ag-ui
- 379
- page-agent
- 76
Language
- ag-ui
- TypeScript
- page-agent
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- ag-ui
- AG-UI is a protocol for integrating AI agents into frontend applications, written in TypeScript and licensed under MIT.
- page-agent
- Considers when to use and not to use PageAgent based on specific extracted facts.
Persona
- ag-ui
- -
- page-agent
- -
Runtime
- ag-ui
- -
- page-agent
- -
License
- ag-ui
- MIT
- page-agent
- MIT License provides flexibility for both open-source and commercial projects.
Last pushed
- ag-ui
- Sep 19, 2026
- page-agent
- Aug 17, 2026
Categories
- ag-ui
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- page-agent
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- ag-ui
- 0d
- page-agent
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- ag-ui
- 379
- page-agent
- 76
Stars delta
- ag-ui
- +544 (30d)
- page-agent
- +1.6k (30d)
Open issues delta
- ag-ui
- +36 (30d)
- page-agent
- +28 (30d)
Full report
- ag-ui
- Trust report
- page-agent
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · ag-ui: Node.js runtime · page-agent: Node.js runtime
Choose ag-ui if…
- Tags unique to ag-ui: ag-ui-protocol, agent-frontend, agent-integration, agent-ui.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need to integrate AI agents into frontend applications to create interactive and intelligent user interfaces.
When NOT to use ag-ui
- If your project does not require AI agent integration or if you are not interested in creating intelligent user interfaces.
- If you are not comfortable with TypeScript or prefer other languages for frontend development.
- When your application does not need to be integrated with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, as AG-UI has specific support for this platform.
Choose page-agent if…
- Pricing: The tool is available under the MIT license which allows free use but may not cover backend API access costs..
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires installation via npm (Node Package Manager), compatibility with Node.js environments.; Depends on external APIs for natural language processing..
- Tags unique to page-agent: agent, browser-automation, javascript.
- You should consider using PageAgent if your project requires controlling web interfaces with natural language commands, particularly in a TypeScript environment, because it offers an intuitive way to淙
When NOT to use page-agent
- Avoid using PageAgent if the tasks require fine-grained automation that is not covered by its basic command set or if you need a solution that integrates with languages other than JavaScript and Types
- If your project requires deep web page manipulation beyond simple commands like clicking buttons, such as complex data entry scenarios or sophisticated user interaction sequences, PageAgent might be
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ag-ui-protocol/ag-ui) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ag-ui-protocol/ag-ui) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ag-ui-protocol/ag-ui) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (alibaba/page-agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (alibaba/page-agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (alibaba/page-agent) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ag-ui 16k · page-agent 29k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ag-ui and page-agent?
- ag-ui: Agent-User Interaction Protocol for frontend applications. page-agent: JavaScript in-page GUI agent. Control web interfaces with natural language.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ag-ui over page-agent?
- Choose ag-ui over page-agent when Tags unique to ag-ui: ag-ui-protocol, agent-frontend, agent-integration, agent-ui; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need to integrate AI agents into frontend applications to create interactive and intelligent user interfaces.
- When should I choose page-agent over ag-ui?
- Choose page-agent over ag-ui when Pricing: The tool is available under the MIT license which allows free use but may not cover backend API access costs.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires installation via npm (Node Package Manager), compatibility with Node.js environments.; Depends on external APIs for natural language processing.; Tags unique to page-agent: agent, browser-automation, javascript; You should consider using PageAgent if your project requires controlling web interfaces with natural language commands, particularly in a TypeScript environment, because it offers an intuitive way to淙.
- When should I avoid ag-ui?
- If your project does not require AI agent integration or if you are not interested in creating intelligent user interfaces. If you are not comfortable with TypeScript or prefer other languages for frontend development. When your application does not need to be integrated with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, as AG-UI has specific support for this platform.
- When should I avoid page-agent?
- Avoid using PageAgent if the tasks require fine-grained automation that is not covered by its basic command set or if you need a solution that integrates with languages other than JavaScript and Types If your project requires deep web page manipulation beyond simple commands like clicking buttons, such as complex data entry scenarios or sophisticated user interaction sequences, PageAgent might be
- Is ag-ui or page-agent more popular on GitHub?
- page-agent has more GitHub stars (28,738 vs 15,956). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ag-ui and page-agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ag-ui: MIT, page-agent: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ag-ui or page-agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ag-ui alternatives and page-agent alternatives (ag-ui markdown twin, page-agent 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, ag-ui or page-agent?
- ag-ui: Very active. page-agent: 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 ag-ui and page-agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ag-ui trust report; page-agent trust report.