Comparison
agentset vs firecrawl
Verdict
Pick agentset if agentSet is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform emphasizing built-in citations and support for deep research. It's designed to handle diverse file formats while ensuring effective memory management; pick firecrawl if firecrawl is a web data API for large-scale web scraping, searching, and data extraction tasks, supporting AI agents for intelligent web interaction and data retrieval.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentset | firecrawl |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (65d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- agentset
- The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research
- firecrawl
- The web data API to search, scrape, and interact at scale.
Stars
- agentset
- 2.1k
- firecrawl
- 182k
Forks
- agentset
- 187
- firecrawl
- 9.8k
Open issues
- agentset
- 16
- firecrawl
- 641
Language
- agentset
- TypeScript
- firecrawl
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- agentset
- AgentSet is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform emphasizing built-in citations and support for deep research. It's designed to handle diverse file formats while ensuring effective memory management.
- firecrawl
- Firecrawl is a web data API for large-scale web scraping, searching, and data extraction tasks, supporting AI agents for intelligent web interaction and data retrieval.
Persona
- agentset
- -
- firecrawl
- -
Runtime
- agentset
- -
- firecrawl
- -
License
- agentset
- AgentSet operates under the MIT License, allowing for broad usage and modification rights.
- firecrawl
- AGPL-3.0 for the main project, MIT License for SDKs and some UI components.
Last pushed
- agentset
- Jul 16, 2026
- firecrawl
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- agentset
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- firecrawl
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentset
- Steady (60%)
- firecrawl
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentset
- 65d
- firecrawl
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentset
- 16
- firecrawl
- 641
Stars delta
- agentset
- +57 (30d)
- firecrawl
- +14k (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentset
- +3 (30d)
- firecrawl
- +133 (30d)
Full report
- agentset
- Trust report
- firecrawl
- Trust report
Choose agentset if…
- License: agentset is MIT, firecrawl is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source..
- Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities..
- Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, embeddings, memory-management, rag.
- - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
When NOT to use agentset
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases.
- - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
Choose firecrawl if…
- License: firecrawl is AGPL-3.0, agentset is MIT.
- Pricing: Pricing details are not provided in the repository data..
- Requirements: Users must respect websites' policies when scraping and comply with robots.txt directives..
- Tags unique to firecrawl: ai, ai-crawler, ai-scraping, ai-search.
- When you need to perform large-scale web scraping and data extraction tasks with support for AI-driven web interactions.
When NOT to use firecrawl
- If your project requires a tool that does not support AI-driven interactions and you prefer a simpler, more straightforward scraping solution.
- When you are looking for a solution that does not come with the AGPL-3.0 license, as this might not be compatible with your project's licensing requirements.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentset 2.1k · firecrawl 182k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentset and firecrawl?
- agentset: The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research. firecrawl: The web data API to search, scrape, and interact at scale.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentset over firecrawl?
- Choose agentset over firecrawl when License: agentset is MIT, firecrawl is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source.; Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities.; Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, embeddings, memory-management, rag; - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
- When should I choose firecrawl over agentset?
- Choose firecrawl over agentset when License: firecrawl is AGPL-3.0, agentset is MIT; Pricing: Pricing details are not provided in the repository data.; Requirements: Users must respect websites' policies when scraping and comply with robots.txt directives.; Tags unique to firecrawl: ai, ai-crawler, ai-scraping, ai-search; When you need to perform large-scale web scraping and data extraction tasks with support for AI-driven web interactions.
- When should I avoid agentset?
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases. - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
- When should I avoid firecrawl?
- If your project requires a tool that does not support AI-driven interactions and you prefer a simpler, more straightforward scraping solution. When you are looking for a solution that does not come with the AGPL-3.0 license, as this might not be compatible with your project's licensing requirements.
- Is agentset or firecrawl more popular on GitHub?
- firecrawl has more GitHub stars (181,801 vs 2,092). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentset and firecrawl open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentset: MIT, firecrawl: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentset or firecrawl?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentset alternatives and firecrawl alternatives (agentset markdown twin, firecrawl 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, agentset or firecrawl?
- agentset: Steady. firecrawl: Very 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 agentset and firecrawl?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentset trust report; firecrawl trust report.