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title: "agentops vs LLM-Agent-Paper-List"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agentops-ai-agentops-vs-woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list"
tools: ["agentops-ai-agentops", "woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list"]
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# agentops vs LLM-Agent-Paper-List

*GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agentops if agentOps is an open-source Python toolkit for monitoring AI agents and tracking costs associated with Large Language Model usage; pick LLM-Agent-Paper-List if lLM-Agent-Paper-List is a curated repository of essential papers on large language model-based agents, focusing on AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning.

[agentops](https://agentops.ai) reports 5.8k GitHub stars, 625 forks, and 184 open issues, last pushed Jun 25, 2026. [LLM-Agent-Paper-List](https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.07864) has 8.2k stars, 499 forks, and 32 open issues, last pushed Sep 12, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentops's repository](https://github.com/AgentOps-AI/agentops) and [LLM-Agent-Paper-List's repository](https://github.com/WooooDyy/LLM-Agent-Paper-List).

| | [agentops](/tools/agentops-ai-agentops.md) | [LLM-Agent-Paper-List](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Python SDK for AI agent monitoring and LLM cost tracking | Must-read papers for LLM-based agents. |
| Stars | 5,830 | 8,222 |
| Forks | 625 | 499 |
| Open issues | 184 | 32 |
| Language | Python | - |
| Adopt for | AgentOps is an open-source Python toolkit for monitoring AI agents and tracking costs associated with Large Language Model usage. | LLM-Agent-Paper-List is a curated repository of essential papers on large language model-based agents, focusing on AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | - |
| Categories | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, Model Training |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [agentops](/tools/agentops-ai-agentops.md) | [LLM-Agent-Paper-List](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Dormant (18%) |
| Days since push | 86d | 371d |
| Open issues (now) | 184 | 32 |
| Stars delta | +59 (30d) | +50 (30d) |
| Open issues delta | +8 (30d) | +1 (30d) |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/agentops-ai-agentops/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: agentops

- **Adopt for:** AgentOps is an open-source Python toolkit for monitoring AI agents and tracking costs associated with Large Language Model usage.

## Decision facts: LLM-Agent-Paper-List

- **Adopt for:** LLM-Agent-Paper-List is a curated repository of essential papers on large language model-based agents, focusing on AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning.

## Choose when

### Choose agentops if…

- Tags unique to agentops: ai-agents, benchmarking, cost-tracking.
- Integrations are needed specifically with Langchain, CrewAI, or OpenAI Agents SDK
- More recently updated (last pushed Jun 25, 2026).

### Choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List if…

- Tags unique to LLM-Agent-Paper-List: agent, evaluation, large-language-models, llm.
- Also covers Model Training.
- When you need a comprehensive list of must-read papers on LLM-based agents, including detailed insights into AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning

## When NOT to use agentops

- If specific integration support is needed for frameworks not listed including Autogen AG2 CamelAI
- In case self-hosting of components is impractical due to resource constraints

## When NOT to use LLM-Agent-Paper-List

- If you are looking for a tool that focuses on a broader range of AI agent development beyond LLM-based agents, as LLM-Agent-Paper-List is specifically curated for LLM-based agents
- When you need real-time updates or a dynamic list of papers, as the repository is a static list and does not automatically update with new publications
- If you require a tool that includes practical code implementations for all listed papers, as the repository primarily serves as a list and does not provide comprehensive code for every paper

## Common questions

### What is the difference between agentops and LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

agentops: Python SDK for AI agent monitoring and LLM cost tracking. LLM-Agent-Paper-List: Must-read papers for LLM-based agents.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agentops over LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

Choose agentops over LLM-Agent-Paper-List when Tags unique to agentops: ai-agents, benchmarking, cost-tracking; Integrations are needed specifically with Langchain, CrewAI, or OpenAI Agents SDK; More recently updated (last pushed Jun 25, 2026).

### When should I choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List over agentops?

Choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List over agentops when Tags unique to LLM-Agent-Paper-List: agent, evaluation, large-language-models, llm; Also covers Model Training; When you need a comprehensive list of must-read papers on LLM-based agents, including detailed insights into AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning.

### When should I avoid agentops?

If specific integration support is needed for frameworks not listed including Autogen AG2 CamelAI In case self-hosting of components is impractical due to resource constraints

### When should I avoid LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

If you are looking for a tool that focuses on a broader range of AI agent development beyond LLM-based agents, as LLM-Agent-Paper-List is specifically curated for LLM-based agents When you need real-time updates or a dynamic list of papers, as the repository is a static list and does not automatically update with new publications If you require a tool that includes practical code implementations for all listed papers, as the repository primarily serves as a list and does not provide comprehensive code for every paper

### Is agentops or LLM-Agent-Paper-List more popular on GitHub?

LLM-Agent-Paper-List has more GitHub stars (8,222 vs 5,830). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agentops and LLM-Agent-Paper-List open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to agentops or LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentops alternatives](/tools/agentops-ai-agentops/alternatives) and [LLM-Agent-Paper-List alternatives](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/alternatives) ([agentops markdown twin](/tools/agentops-ai-agentops/alternatives.md), [LLM-Agent-Paper-List markdown twin](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/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/agentops-ai-agentops-vs-woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, agentops or LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

agentops: Steady. LLM-Agent-Paper-List: Dormant. 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 agentops and LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentops trust report](/tools/agentops-ai-agentops/trust); [LLM-Agent-Paper-List trust report](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agentops-ai-agentops`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agentops-ai-agentops)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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