Comparison
agno vs RoBO
Verdict
Pick agno when license: agno is Apache-2.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause; pick RoBO when license: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, agno is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | RoBO |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (2629d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 15 low (15 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- RoBO
- RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- RoBO
- 490
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- RoBO
- 130
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- RoBO
- 25
Language
- agno
- Python
- RoBO
- 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.
- RoBO
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- RoBO
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- RoBO
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- RoBO
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- RoBO
- Apr 30, 2019
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- RoBO
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agno
- Very active (96%)
- RoBO
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- RoBO
- 2629d
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- RoBO
- 25
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- RoBO
- 15 low (15 low)
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- RoBO
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause.
- 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 RoBO if…
- License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (25).
When NOT to use RoBO
- Last GitHub push was 2629 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO.
- 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 (automl/RoBO) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/RoBO) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (automl/RoBO) · observed Apr 30, 2019
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · RoBO 490 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and RoBO?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. RoBO: RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over RoBO?
- Choose agno over RoBO when License: agno is Apache-2.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause; 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 RoBO over agno?
- Choose RoBO over agno when License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, agno is Apache-2.0; Leaner open-issue backlog (25).
- 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 RoBO?
- Last GitHub push was 2629 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or RoBO more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and RoBO open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, RoBO: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or RoBO?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and RoBO alternatives (agno markdown twin, RoBO 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 RoBO?
- agno: Very active. RoBO: 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 RoBO?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; RoBO trust report.