Comparison
ag-ui vs agency
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 agency if agency is a fast and minimal Python-based framework for developing agentic systems that excels in its streamlined approach to creating autonomous agents.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ag-ui | agency |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (101d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 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
- agency
- A fast and minimal framework for building agentic systems
Stars
- ag-ui
- 16k
- agency
- 490
Forks
- ag-ui
- 1.4k
- agency
- 29
Open issues
- ag-ui
- 379
- agency
- 19
Language
- ag-ui
- TypeScript
- agency
- Python
Adopt for
- ag-ui
- AG-UI is a protocol for integrating AI agents into frontend applications, written in TypeScript and licensed under MIT.
- agency
- Agency is a fast and minimal Python-based framework for developing agentic systems that excels in its streamlined approach to creating autonomous agents.
Persona
- ag-ui
- -
- agency
- -
Runtime
- ag-ui
- -
- agency
- -
License
- ag-ui
- MIT
- agency
- MIT
Last pushed
- ag-ui
- Sep 19, 2026
- agency
- Jun 10, 2026
Categories
- ag-ui
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- agency
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ag-ui
- Very active (96%)
- agency
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- ag-ui
- 0d
- agency
- 101d
Open issues (now)
- ag-ui
- 379
- agency
- 19
Stars delta
- ag-ui
- +544 (30d)
- agency
- +3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- ag-ui
- +36 (30d)
- agency
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- ag-ui
- Organization
- agency
- User
Full report
- ag-ui
- Trust report
- agency
- Trust report
Choose ag-ui if…
- ag-ui is primarily TypeScript; agency is Python.
- 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 agency if…
- agency is primarily Python; ag-ui is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to agency: actor-model, agent-framework, autonomous-agents.
- When you prefer a lightweight solution for building autonomous agent systems without the need for extensive configuration or complex dependencies.
When NOT to use agency
- If your development requires deeply integrated functionalities that would necessitate a heavier, more feature-rich framework.
- In scenarios where you need robust tooling for large-scale deployment and management as Agency does not offer extensive LLMOps (LLM Operations) capabilities beyond its minimalistic design.
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 (operand/agency) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (operand/agency) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (operand/agency) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ag-ui 16k · agency 490 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ag-ui and agency?
- ag-ui: Agent-User Interaction Protocol for frontend applications. agency: A fast and minimal framework for building agentic systems. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ag-ui over agency?
- Choose ag-ui over agency when ag-ui is primarily TypeScript; agency is Python; 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 agency over ag-ui?
- Choose agency over ag-ui when agency is primarily Python; ag-ui is TypeScript; Tags unique to agency: actor-model, agent-framework, autonomous-agents; When you prefer a lightweight solution for building autonomous agent systems without the need for extensive configuration or complex dependencies.
- 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 agency?
- If your development requires deeply integrated functionalities that would necessitate a heavier, more feature-rich framework. In scenarios where you need robust tooling for large-scale deployment and management as Agency does not offer extensive LLMOps (LLM Operations) capabilities beyond its minimalistic design.
- Is ag-ui or agency more popular on GitHub?
- ag-ui has more GitHub stars (15,956 vs 490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ag-ui and agency open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ag-ui: MIT, agency: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ag-ui or agency?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ag-ui alternatives and agency alternatives (ag-ui markdown twin, agency 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 agency?
- ag-ui: Very active. agency: 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 ag-ui and agency?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ag-ui trust report; agency trust report.