Comparison
agno vs n8n-mcp
Verdict
Pick agno when agno is primarily Python; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; pick n8n-mcp when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; agno is Python.
Markdown twin · agno alternatives · n8n-mcp alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | n8n-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d 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 MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- n8n-mcp
- A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- n8n-mcp
- 22k
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- n8n-mcp
- 3.6k
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- n8n-mcp
- 46
Language
- agno
- Python
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
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.
- n8n-mcp
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- n8n-mcp
- Jul 9, 2026
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- n8n-mcp
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- n8n-mcp
- 46
Owner type
- agno
- Organization
- n8n-mcp
- User
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- n8n-mcp
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- n8n-mcp
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- agno is primarily Python; n8n-mcp is TypeScript.
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, python, 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.
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 (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · n8n-mcp 22k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and n8n-mcp?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over n8n-mcp?
- Choose agno over n8n-mcp when agno is primarily Python; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; License: agno is Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to agno: agents, python, 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 n8n-mcp over agno?
- Choose n8n-mcp over agno when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; agno is Python; License: n8n-mcp is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp-server, n8n, workflows, typescript.
- 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 n8n-mcp?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or n8n-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 22,233). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and n8n-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and n8n-mcp alternatives (agno markdown twin, n8n-mcp 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 n8n-mcp?
- agno: Very active. n8n-mcp: 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 agno and n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; n8n-mcp trust report.