--- title: "agentsys vs 9router" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agent-sh-agentsys-vs-decolua-9router" tools: ["agent-sh-agentsys", "decolua-9router"] --- # agentsys vs 9router *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick agentsys if agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills; pick 9router if 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities. [agentsys](https://agent-sh.github.io/agentsys/) reports 985 GitHub stars, 115 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Sep 13, 2026. [9router](https://9router.com) has 29k stars, 5.4k forks, and 2.1k open issues, last pushed Sep 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentsys's repository](https://github.com/agent-sh/agentsys) and [9router's repository](https://github.com/decolua/9router). | | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [9router](/tools/decolua-9router.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks | Unlimited FREE AI coding with auto-fallback and token-saving features | | Stars | 985 | 29,223 | | Forks | 115 | 5,390 | | Open issues | 0 | 2,142 | | Language | JavaScript | JavaScript | | Adopt for | agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills. | 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [9router](/tools/decolua-9router.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 6d | 7d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 2.1k | | Stars delta | +23 (30d) | +6.5k (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +921 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/decolua-9router/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Cursor**: [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) - Works with Cursor; [9router](/tools/decolua-9router.md) - Works with Cursor - **Node.js**: [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) - Node.js runtime; [9router](/tools/decolua-9router.md) - Node.js runtime ## Decision facts: agentsys - **Pricing:** freemium - MIT licensed tool offers open access for free but may include premium plugins or skills. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM; Requires modern JavaScript environment to run effectively.; Ensure internet connectivity due to reliance on plugins and skills that may require update downloads or external API access for certain functionalities. - **Adopt for:** agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills. ## Decision facts: 9router - **Adopt for:** 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities. ## Choose when ### Choose agentsys if… - Pricing: MIT licensed tool offers open access for free but may include premium plugins or skills.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires modern JavaScript environment to run effectively.; Ensure internet connectivity due to reliance on plugins and skills that may require update downloads or external API access for certain functionalities.. - Tags unique to agentsys: agent, ai, automation, autonomous-agents. - Use when you need to automate complex workflows in JavaScript-heavy projects, as it integrates well with JavaScript environments like Claude Code. ### Choose 9router if… - Tags unique to 9router: ai-agents, ai-gateway, anthropic, chatgpt. - 9router ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you need to maximize the use of your paid AI coding subscriptions by integrating with free fallback options. ## When NOT to use agentsys - Avoid for teams not proficient in JavaScript or those preferring languages where agentsys does not provide comparable support. - Do not use if your project scope is better served by competitors with more specialized skill sets that align closely with niche requirements, as opposed to the general utility approach of agentsys. ## When NOT to use 9router - If you require a single, high-performance AI coding tool without the complexity of managing fallbacks and multiple providers. - When you need a solution that does not involve setting up a local gateway and configuring endpoints for different AI models. - If you are working in an environment where the use of free or fallback AI models is not acceptable due to security or compliance reasons. - When you are looking for a tool that does not require manual configuration of API keys and endpoints for each AI model you wish to use. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agentsys and 9router? agentsys: AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks. 9router: Unlimited FREE AI coding with auto-fallback and token-saving features. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agentsys over 9router? Choose agentsys over 9router when Pricing: MIT licensed tool offers open access for free but may include premium plugins or skills.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires modern JavaScript environment to run effectively.; Ensure internet connectivity due to reliance on plugins and skills that may require update downloads or external API access for certain functionalities.; Tags unique to agentsys: agent, ai, automation, autonomous-agents; Use when you need to automate complex workflows in JavaScript-heavy projects, as it integrates well with JavaScript environments like Claude Code. ### When should I choose 9router over agentsys? Choose 9router over agentsys when Tags unique to 9router: ai-agents, ai-gateway, anthropic, chatgpt; 9router ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to maximize the use of your paid AI coding subscriptions by integrating with free fallback options. ### When should I avoid agentsys? Avoid for teams not proficient in JavaScript or those preferring languages where agentsys does not provide comparable support. Do not use if your project scope is better served by competitors with more specialized skill sets that align closely with niche requirements, as opposed to the general utility approach of agentsys. ### When should I avoid 9router? If you require a single, high-performance AI coding tool without the complexity of managing fallbacks and multiple providers. When you need a solution that does not involve setting up a local gateway and configuring endpoints for different AI models. If you are working in an environment where the use of free or fallback AI models is not acceptable due to security or compliance reasons. When you are looking for a tool that does not require manual configuration of API keys and endpoints for each AI model you wish to use. ### Is agentsys or 9router more popular on GitHub? 9router has more GitHub stars (29,223 vs 985). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agentsys and 9router open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentsys: MIT, 9router: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to agentsys or 9router? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentsys alternatives](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives) and [9router alternatives](/tools/decolua-9router/alternatives) ([agentsys markdown twin](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives.md), [9router markdown twin](/tools/decolua-9router/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/agent-sh-agentsys-vs-decolua-9router.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agentsys or 9router? agentsys: Very active. 9router: 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 agentsys and 9router? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentsys trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust); [9router trust report](/tools/decolua-9router/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agent-sh-agentsys`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agent-sh-agentsys) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_