Comparison
agenta vs agent-starter-pack
Verdict
Pick agenta if agenta is an open-source, self-hosted platform for building, managing, and orchestrating AI agents and automations, supporting integration with existing AI models like Claude and ChatGPT; pick agent-starter-pack if agent-starter-pack offers built-in CI/CD, evaluation tools, and observability for deploying generative AI agents on Google Cloud with Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agenta | agent-starter-pack |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (60d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- agenta
- A workspace for building and orchestrating AI agents and automations.
- agent-starter-pack
- Ship AI Agents to Google Cloud in minutes with built-in CI/CD, evaluation, and observability
Stars
- agenta
- 4.8k
- agent-starter-pack
- 6.6k
Forks
- agenta
- 673
- agent-starter-pack
- 1.5k
Open issues
- agenta
- 349
- agent-starter-pack
- 49
Language
- agenta
- TypeScript
- agent-starter-pack
- Python
Adopt for
- agenta
- Agenta is an open-source, self-hosted platform for building, managing, and orchestrating AI agents and automations, supporting integration with existing AI models like Claude and ChatGPT.
- agent-starter-pack
- agent-starter-pack offers built-in CI/CD, evaluation tools, and observability for deploying generative AI agents on Google Cloud with Python.
Persona
- agenta
- -
- agent-starter-pack
- -
Runtime
- agenta
- -
- agent-starter-pack
- -
License
- agenta
- Other
- agent-starter-pack
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- agenta
- Sep 18, 2026
- agent-starter-pack
- Jul 21, 2026
Categories
- agenta
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- agent-starter-pack
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agenta
- Very active (96%)
- agent-starter-pack
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- agenta
- 0d
- agent-starter-pack
- 60d
Open issues (now)
- agenta
- 349
- agent-starter-pack
- 49
Stars delta
- agenta
- +319 (30d)
- agent-starter-pack
- +21 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agenta
- +79 (30d)
- agent-starter-pack
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- agenta
- Trust report
- agent-starter-pack
- Trust report
Choose agenta if…
- agenta is primarily TypeScript; agent-starter-pack is Python.
- License: agenta is Other, agent-starter-pack is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agenta: agent-builder, agent-observability, agent-orchestration, ai-agent.
- When you need to integrate and manage AI agents and automations with existing models like Claude and ChatGPT.
When NOT to use agenta
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting.
- If you do not require integration with specific AI models like Claude or ChatGPT.
- If you need a platform that offers more than just agent building and orchestration, such as broader AI development features.
Choose agent-starter-pack if…
- agent-starter-pack is primarily Python; agenta is TypeScript.
- License: agent-starter-pack is Apache-2.0, agenta is Other.
- Requirements: Depends on Python 3.10+.; Requires the Google Cloud SDK for interacting with GCP services.; Terraform is needed for deployment purposes.; Make utility should be installed for development tasks..
- Tags unique to agent-starter-pack: agents, gcp, gemini, genai-agents.
- You are working with Google Cloud and wish to deploy generative AI agents quickly using production-ready templates that come with integrated CI/CD pipelines.
When NOT to use agent-starter-pack
- Your project is hosted on a cloud provider other than Google Cloud, as this tool is optimized for GCP services and uses Terraform specifically configured for deployment with it.
- You do not need or want built-in CI/CD pipelines and evaluation tools, preferring to manage these components separately through different tools or self-configured setups.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Agenta-AI/agenta) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Agenta-AI/agenta) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agenta 4.8k · agent-starter-pack 6.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agenta and agent-starter-pack?
- agenta: A workspace for building and orchestrating AI agents and automations.. agent-starter-pack: Ship AI Agents to Google Cloud in minutes with built-in CI/CD, evaluation, and observability. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agenta over agent-starter-pack?
- Choose agenta over agent-starter-pack when agenta is primarily TypeScript; agent-starter-pack is Python; License: agenta is Other, agent-starter-pack is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agenta: agent-builder, agent-observability, agent-orchestration, ai-agent; When you need to integrate and manage AI agents and automations with existing models like Claude and ChatGPT.
- When should I choose agent-starter-pack over agenta?
- Choose agent-starter-pack over agenta when agent-starter-pack is primarily Python; agenta is TypeScript; License: agent-starter-pack is Apache-2.0, agenta is Other; Requirements: Depends on Python 3.10+.; Requires the Google Cloud SDK for interacting with GCP services.; Terraform is needed for deployment purposes.; Make utility should be installed for development tasks.; Tags unique to agent-starter-pack: agents, gcp, gemini, genai-agents; You are working with Google Cloud and wish to deploy generative AI agents quickly using production-ready templates that come with integrated CI/CD pipelines.
- When should I avoid agenta?
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting. If you do not require integration with specific AI models like Claude or ChatGPT. If you need a platform that offers more than just agent building and orchestration, such as broader AI development features.
- When should I avoid agent-starter-pack?
- Your project is hosted on a cloud provider other than Google Cloud, as this tool is optimized for GCP services and uses Terraform specifically configured for deployment with it. You do not need or want built-in CI/CD pipelines and evaluation tools, preferring to manage these components separately through different tools or self-configured setups.
- Is agenta or agent-starter-pack more popular on GitHub?
- agent-starter-pack has more GitHub stars (6,558 vs 4,764). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agenta and agent-starter-pack open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agenta: Other, agent-starter-pack: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agenta or agent-starter-pack?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agenta alternatives and agent-starter-pack alternatives (agenta markdown twin, agent-starter-pack 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 agent-starter-pack?
- agenta: Very active. agent-starter-pack: 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 agenta and agent-starter-pack?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agenta trust report; agent-starter-pack trust report.