Comparison
agent-protocol vs idun-agent-platform
Verdict
Pick agent-protocol if agent-protocol provides a standardized interface for interacting with various AI agents regardless of their underlying tech stack, aiming to ease development, deployment, and benchmarking; pick idun-agent-platform if idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-protocol | idun-agent-platform |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (515d since push) As of Sep 5, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (36d since push) As of Sep 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 5, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- agent-protocol
- Common interface for AI agents
- idun-agent-platform
- Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service
Stars
- agent-protocol
- 1.5k
- idun-agent-platform
- 199
Forks
- agent-protocol
- 186
- idun-agent-platform
- 13
Open issues
- agent-protocol
- 49
- idun-agent-platform
- 110
Language
- agent-protocol
- Python
- idun-agent-platform
- Python
Adopt for
- agent-protocol
- agent-protocol provides a standardized interface for interacting with various AI agents regardless of their underlying tech stack, aiming to ease development, deployment, and benchmarking.
- idun-agent-platform
- idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO.
Persona
- agent-protocol
- -
- idun-agent-platform
- -
Runtime
- agent-protocol
- -
- idun-agent-platform
- -
License
- agent-protocol
- MIT
- idun-agent-platform
- GPL-3.0 License requires derivative works to also be open source.
Last pushed
- agent-protocol
- Apr 8, 2025
- idun-agent-platform
- Aug 6, 2026
Categories
- agent-protocol
- AI Agents
- idun-agent-platform
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agent-protocol
- Dormant (18%)
- idun-agent-platform
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- agent-protocol
- 515d
- idun-agent-platform
- 36d
Open issues (now)
- agent-protocol
- 49
- idun-agent-platform
- 110
Stars delta
- agent-protocol
- -4 (30d)
- idun-agent-platform
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-protocol
- -1 (30d)
- idun-agent-platform
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- agent-protocol
- Published findings
- idun-agent-platform
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- agent-protocol
- Trust report
- idun-agent-platform
- Trust report
Choose agent-protocol if…
- License: agent-protocol is MIT, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to agent-protocol: ai-agent, api, auto-gpt, gpt-4.
- When you want to ensure interoperability between different AI agents irrespective of the frameworks used by them.
When NOT to use agent-protocol
- If you are developing an isolated system with no intention to communicate or integrate with other AI agents outside this scope.
- When working in environments where specific, proprietary interfaces provide significantly better performance or features than adhering to a generic protocol could offer.
Choose idun-agent-platform if…
- License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, agent-protocol is MIT.
- Pricing: Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to idun-agent-platform: a2a-protocol, ag-ui-protocol, agent-platform, agentic-ai.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you want to deploy production-ready AI agents using a self-hosted platform that supports both LangGraph and Google ADK.
When NOT to use idun-agent-platform
- When vendor lock-in is not an issue, because idun-agent-platform emphasizes being self-hosted with no dependency on external vendors.
- If your project does not need or cannot accommodate the GPL-3.0 license requirement for open-source projects that use this platform.
- For simple agent deployments without a need for advanced features like AG-UI copilotkit API, detailed guardrails, or out-of-the-box observability features.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agi-inc/agent-protocol) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (agi-inc/agent-protocol) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (agi-inc/agent-protocol) · observed Apr 8, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Idun-Group/idun-agent-platform) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Idun-Group/idun-agent-platform) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Idun-Group/idun-agent-platform) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-protocol 1.5k · idun-agent-platform 199 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-protocol and idun-agent-platform?
- agent-protocol: Common interface for AI agents. idun-agent-platform: Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-protocol over idun-agent-platform?
- Choose agent-protocol over idun-agent-platform when License: agent-protocol is MIT, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to agent-protocol: ai-agent, api, auto-gpt, gpt-4; When you want to ensure interoperability between different AI agents irrespective of the frameworks used by them.
- When should I choose idun-agent-platform over agent-protocol?
- Choose idun-agent-platform over agent-protocol when License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, agent-protocol is MIT; Pricing: Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Tags unique to idun-agent-platform: a2a-protocol, ag-ui-protocol, agent-platform, agentic-ai; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you want to deploy production-ready AI agents using a self-hosted platform that supports both LangGraph and Google ADK.
- When should I avoid agent-protocol?
- If you are developing an isolated system with no intention to communicate or integrate with other AI agents outside this scope. When working in environments where specific, proprietary interfaces provide significantly better performance or features than adhering to a generic protocol could offer.
- When should I avoid idun-agent-platform?
- When vendor lock-in is not an issue, because idun-agent-platform emphasizes being self-hosted with no dependency on external vendors. If your project does not need or cannot accommodate the GPL-3.0 license requirement for open-source projects that use this platform. For simple agent deployments without a need for advanced features like AG-UI copilotkit API, detailed guardrails, or out-of-the-box observability features.
- Is agent-protocol or idun-agent-platform more popular on GitHub?
- agent-protocol has more GitHub stars (1,454 vs 199). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-protocol and idun-agent-platform open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-protocol: MIT, idun-agent-platform: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-protocol or idun-agent-platform?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-protocol alternatives and idun-agent-platform alternatives (agent-protocol markdown twin, idun-agent-platform 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, agent-protocol or idun-agent-platform?
- agent-protocol: Dormant. idun-agent-platform: 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 agent-protocol and idun-agent-platform?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-protocol trust report; idun-agent-platform trust report.