Comparison
agno vs adaptive-retrieval
Verdict
Pick agno when license: agno is Apache-2.0, adaptive-retrieval is MIT; pick adaptive-retrieval when license: adaptive-retrieval is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | adaptive-retrieval |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (374d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- adaptive-retrieval
- adaptive-retrieval
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- adaptive-retrieval
- 192
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- adaptive-retrieval
- 12
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- adaptive-retrieval
- 0
Language
- agno
- Python
- adaptive-retrieval
- Python
Adopt for
- agno
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- adaptive-retrieval
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- adaptive-retrieval
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- adaptive-retrieval
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- adaptive-retrieval
- MIT
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- adaptive-retrieval
- Jul 2, 2025
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- adaptive-retrieval
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agno
- Very active (96%)
- adaptive-retrieval
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- adaptive-retrieval
- 374d
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- adaptive-retrieval
- 0
Owner type
- agno
- Organization
- adaptive-retrieval
- User
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- adaptive-retrieval
- No criticals
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- adaptive-retrieval
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, adaptive-retrieval is MIT.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, developer-tools, ai-agents.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
When NOT to use agno
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose adaptive-retrieval if…
- License: adaptive-retrieval is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use adaptive-retrieval
- Last GitHub push was 374 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on adaptive-retrieval.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (AlexTMallen/adaptive-retrieval) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (AlexTMallen/adaptive-retrieval) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (AlexTMallen/adaptive-retrieval) · observed Jul 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · adaptive-retrieval 192 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and adaptive-retrieval?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. adaptive-retrieval: adaptive-retrieval. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over adaptive-retrieval?
- Choose agno over adaptive-retrieval when License: agno is Apache-2.0, adaptive-retrieval is MIT; Tags unique to agno: agents, developer-tools, ai-agents; Also covers AI Agents; Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- When should I choose adaptive-retrieval over agno?
- Choose adaptive-retrieval over agno when License: adaptive-retrieval is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- When should I avoid agno?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid adaptive-retrieval?
- Last GitHub push was 374 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on adaptive-retrieval. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or adaptive-retrieval more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 192). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and adaptive-retrieval open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, adaptive-retrieval: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or adaptive-retrieval?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and adaptive-retrieval alternatives (agno markdown twin, adaptive-retrieval 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, agno or adaptive-retrieval?
- agno: Very active. adaptive-retrieval: 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 agno and adaptive-retrieval?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; adaptive-retrieval trust report.