--- title: "Agently vs openagent" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agentera-agently-vs-haohao-end-openagent" tools: ["agentera-agently", "haohao-end-openagent"] --- # Agently vs openagent ## Verdict Pick Agently if agently is a Python-based framework for developing GenAI applications that focuses on easy interaction with GenAI agents using structured data and event-driven flow management. It supports switching between different AI/; pick openagent if openAgent is a full-stack platform designed for teams to create, manage, and publish AI applications with a combination of visual workflow authoring, an advanced. | | [Agently](/tools/agentera-agently.md) | [openagent](/tools/haohao-end-openagent.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | [GenAI Application Development Framework] | An end-to-end AI agent platform for building, orchestrating, publishing, and operating AI applications. | | Stars | 1,617 | 827 | | Forks | 176 | 80 | | Open issues | 9 | 45 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | Agently is a Python-based framework for developing GenAI applications that focuses on easy interaction with GenAI agents using structured data and event-driven flow management. It supports switching between different AI/ | OpenAgent is a full-stack platform designed for teams to create, manage, and publish AI applications with a combination of visual workflow authoring, an advanced backend stack (Flask, LangChain/LangGraph), and a Vue 3 UI | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | Open-source under MIT License | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [Agently](/tools/agentera-agently.md) | [openagent](/tools/haohao-end-openagent.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 0d | 16d | | Open issues (now) | 9 | 45 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Security scan | 2 low (2 low) | No MCP manifest | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/agentera-agently/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/trust.md) | **Typed relationship:** Agently _(alternative)_ openagent Both are platforms for building, orchestrating, and operating AI applications with an emphasis on ease of use and comprehensive support. ## Decision facts: Agently - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Python installation; Supports multiple GenAI agents including GPT, Claude, and others - **Adopt for:** Agently is a Python-based framework for developing GenAI applications that focuses on easy interaction with GenAI agents using structured data and event-driven flow management. It supports switching between different AI/ ## Decision facts: openagent - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.11 or higher.; Docker Compose is required for running the application and managing services. - **Adopt for:** OpenAgent is a full-stack platform designed for teams to create, manage, and publish AI applications with a combination of visual workflow authoring, an advanced backend stack (Flask, LangChain/LangGraph), and a Vue 3 UI - **License detail:** Open-source under MIT License ## Choose when ### Choose Agently if… - License: Agently is Apache-2.0, openagent is MIT. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Python installation; Supports multiple GenAI agents including GPT, Claude, and others. - Both are platforms for building, orchestrating, and operating AI applications with an emphasis on ease of use and comprehensive support. - Tags unique to Agently: agent-based-framework, agent-framework, chatglm, claude. - Also covers Developer Tools. - When you need to manage complex GenAI application logic through structured outputs, observable actions, and maintainable workflows. ### Choose openagent if… - License: openagent is MIT, Agently is Apache-2.0. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.11 or higher.; Docker Compose is required for running the application and managing services.. - Both are platforms for building, orchestrating, and operating AI applications with an emphasis on ease of use and comprehensive support. - Tags unique to openagent: ai, celery, deepagents, docker. - - You need a comprehensive solution for building complex AI agents that can handle deep reasoning loops and multi-step tasks using technologies like RAG, A2A delegation. ## When NOT to use Agently - If your requirements do not include handling stateful interactions and complex event-driven flows within your GenAI applications. - When you prefer framework-agnostic development without a structured flow for managing the integration points between different AI models and tools, as Agently provides a more prescriptive architecture ## When NOT to use openagent - - If you are looking for a platform primarily aimed at creating simple chatbots or single-purpose applications without the need for extensive workflow customization and deep reasoning capabilities. - - You prefer tools that do not rely heavily on visual component orchestration, as OpenAgent's strength lies in its visual workflow design environment which may be overkill for simpler use cases. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between Agently and openagent? Agently: [GenAI Application Development Framework]. openagent: An end-to-end AI agent platform for building, orchestrating, publishing, and operating AI applications.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose Agently over openagent? Choose Agently over openagent when License: Agently is Apache-2.0, openagent is MIT; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Python installation; Supports multiple GenAI agents including GPT, Claude, and others; Both are platforms for building, orchestrating, and operating AI applications with an emphasis on ease of use and comprehensive support; Tags unique to Agently: agent-based-framework, agent-framework, chatglm, claude; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need to manage complex GenAI application logic through structured outputs, observable actions, and maintainable workflows. ### When should I choose openagent over Agently? Choose openagent over Agently when License: openagent is MIT, Agently is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.11 or higher.; Docker Compose is required for running the application and managing services.; Both are platforms for building, orchestrating, and operating AI applications with an emphasis on ease of use and comprehensive support; Tags unique to openagent: ai, celery, deepagents, docker; - You need a comprehensive solution for building complex AI agents that can handle deep reasoning loops and multi-step tasks using technologies like RAG, A2A delegation. ### When should I avoid Agently? If your requirements do not include handling stateful interactions and complex event-driven flows within your GenAI applications. When you prefer framework-agnostic development without a structured flow for managing the integration points between different AI models and tools, as Agently provides a more prescriptive architecture ### When should I avoid openagent? - If you are looking for a platform primarily aimed at creating simple chatbots or single-purpose applications without the need for extensive workflow customization and deep reasoning capabilities. - You prefer tools that do not rely heavily on visual component orchestration, as OpenAgent's strength lies in its visual workflow design environment which may be overkill for simpler use cases. ### Is Agently or openagent more popular on GitHub? Agently has more GitHub stars (1,617 vs 827). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are Agently and openagent open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Agently: Apache-2.0, openagent: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to Agently or openagent? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [Agently alternatives](/tools/agentera-agently/alternatives) and [openagent alternatives](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/alternatives) ([Agently markdown twin](/tools/agentera-agently/alternatives.md), [openagent markdown twin](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/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/agentera-agently-vs-haohao-end-openagent.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, Agently or openagent? Agently: Very active. openagent: 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 Agently and openagent? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [Agently trust report](/tools/agentera-agently/trust); [openagent trust report](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agentera-agently`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agentera-agently) - 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/_