Comparison
agenta vs lingua
Verdict
Pick agenta when agenta is primarily TypeScript; lingua is Python; pick lingua when lingua is primarily Python; agenta is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agenta | lingua |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (358d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No criticals As of 1d · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- agenta
- The open-source LLMOps platform: prompt playground, prompt management, LLM evaluation, and LLM observability all in one place.
- lingua
- Meta Lingua: a lean, efficient, and easy-to-hack codebase to research LLMs.
Stars
- agenta
- 4.3k
- lingua
- 4.8k
Forks
- agenta
- 565
- lingua
- 272
Open issues
- agenta
- 184
- lingua
- 13
Language
- agenta
- TypeScript
- lingua
- Python
Adopt for
- agenta
- Agenta is an open-source LLMOps platform that supports prompt engineering, evaluation of language models, and monitoring their performance. It can be self-hosted and comes with a comprehensive set of tools for managing L
- lingua
- -
Persona
- agenta
- -
- lingua
- -
Runtime
- agenta
- -
- lingua
- -
License
- agenta
- Other
- lingua
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- agenta
- Jul 11, 2026
- lingua
- Jul 18, 2025
Categories
- agenta
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- lingua
- LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agenta
- Very active (96%)
- lingua
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- agenta
- 0d
- lingua
- 358d
Open issues (now)
- agenta
- 184
- lingua
- 13
Security scan
- agenta
- No lockfile
- lingua
- No criticals
Full report
- agenta
- Trust report
- lingua
- Trust report
Choose agenta if…
- agenta is primarily TypeScript; lingua is Python.
- License: agenta is Other, lingua is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to agenta: agents, evaluation, llm-as-a-judge, llm-evaluation.
- Also covers AI Agents, Inference & Serving.
- You should use Agenta if you're working on managing prompts and evaluating the performance of your language models while needing observability features in an open-source environment.
When NOT to use agenta
- Avoid Agenta if you prefer pre-packaged SaaS solutions over DIY open-source deployments; setting up and maintaining can be complex.
- Agenta may not be suitable if your project or organization does not have the technical know-how to handle self-hosted environments, as configuration and deployment require specific Docker setup.
Choose lingua if…
- lingua is primarily Python; agenta is TypeScript.
- License: lingua is BSD-3-Clause, agenta is Other.
- Tags unique to lingua: python.
When NOT to use lingua
- Last GitHub push was 359 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jul 18, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on lingua.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Agenta-AI/agenta) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Agenta-AI/agenta) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Agenta-AI/agenta) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (facebookresearch/lingua) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (facebookresearch/lingua) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (facebookresearch/lingua) · observed Jul 18, 2025
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agenta 4.3k · lingua 4.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agenta and lingua?
- agenta: The open-source LLMOps platform: prompt playground, prompt management, LLM evaluation, and LLM observability all in one place.. lingua: Meta Lingua: a lean, efficient, and easy-to-hack codebase to research LLMs.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agenta over lingua?
- Choose agenta over lingua when agenta is primarily TypeScript; lingua is Python; License: agenta is Other, lingua is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to agenta: agents, evaluation, llm-as-a-judge, llm-evaluation; Also covers AI Agents, Inference & Serving; You should use Agenta if you're working on managing prompts and evaluating the performance of your language models while needing observability features in an open-source environment.
- When should I choose lingua over agenta?
- Choose lingua over agenta when lingua is primarily Python; agenta is TypeScript; License: lingua is BSD-3-Clause, agenta is Other; Tags unique to lingua: python.
- When should I avoid agenta?
- Avoid Agenta if you prefer pre-packaged SaaS solutions over DIY open-source deployments; setting up and maintaining can be complex. Agenta may not be suitable if your project or organization does not have the technical know-how to handle self-hosted environments, as configuration and deployment require specific Docker setup.
- When should I avoid lingua?
- Last GitHub push was 359 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jul 18, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on lingua. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is agenta or lingua more popular on GitHub?
- lingua has more GitHub stars (4,759 vs 4,283). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agenta and lingua open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agenta: Other, lingua: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to agenta or lingua?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agenta alternatives and lingua alternatives (agenta markdown twin, lingua 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, agenta or lingua?
- agenta: Very active. lingua: 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 agenta and lingua?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agenta trust report; lingua trust report.