---
title: "agno vs nonoCAPTCHA"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agno-agi-agno-vs-mikeyy-nonocaptcha"
tools: ["agno-agi-agno", "mikeyy-nonocaptcha"]
---

# agno vs nonoCAPTCHA

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agno when license: agno is Apache-2.0, nonoCAPTCHA is GPL-3.0; pick nonoCAPTCHA when license: nonoCAPTCHA is GPL-3.0, agno is Apache-2.0.

[agno](https://docs.agno.com) reports 41k GitHub stars, 5.6k forks, and 1.0k open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [nonoCAPTCHA](https://github.com/mikeyy/nonoCAPTCHA) has 894 stars, 188 forks, and 28 open issues, last pushed Jun 8, 2023. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agno's repository](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno) and [nonoCAPTCHA's repository](https://github.com/mikeyy/nonoCAPTCHA).

| | [agno](/tools/agno-agi-agno.md) | [nonoCAPTCHA](/tools/mikeyy-nonocaptcha.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Build, run, and manage your own agent platform. | An asynchronized Python library to automate solving ReCAPTCHA v2 using audio |
| Stars | 41,090 | 894 |
| Forks | 5,627 | 188 |
| Open issues | 1,009 | 28 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Adopt for | 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. | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools, Speech & Audio, Computer Vision |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [agno](/tools/agno-agi-agno.md) | [nonoCAPTCHA](/tools/mikeyy-nonocaptcha.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) |
| Days since push | 0d | 1128d |
| Open issues (now) | 1.0k | 28 |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Security scan | No lockfile | 159 low (159 low) |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/agno-agi-agno/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mikeyy-nonocaptcha/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: agno

- **Adopt for:** 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.

## Choose when

### Choose agno if…

- License: agno is Apache-2.0, nonoCAPTCHA is GPL-3.0.
- 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.

### Choose nonoCAPTCHA if…

- License: nonoCAPTCHA is GPL-3.0, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to nonoCAPTCHA: speech-to-text, recaptcha, asyncio.
- Also covers Speech & Audio, Computer Vision.
- nonoCAPTCHA ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.

## 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.

## When NOT to use nonoCAPTCHA

- Last GitHub push was 1129 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 8, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on nonoCAPTCHA.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between agno and nonoCAPTCHA?

agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. nonoCAPTCHA: An asynchronized Python library to automate solving ReCAPTCHA v2 using audio. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agno over nonoCAPTCHA?

Choose agno over nonoCAPTCHA when License: agno is Apache-2.0, nonoCAPTCHA is GPL-3.0; 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 nonoCAPTCHA over agno?

Choose nonoCAPTCHA over agno when License: nonoCAPTCHA is GPL-3.0, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to nonoCAPTCHA: speech-to-text, recaptcha, asyncio; Also covers Speech & Audio, Computer Vision; nonoCAPTCHA ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.

### 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 nonoCAPTCHA?

Last GitHub push was 1129 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 8, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on nonoCAPTCHA. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### Is agno or nonoCAPTCHA more popular on GitHub?

agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 894). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agno and nonoCAPTCHA open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, nonoCAPTCHA: GPL-3.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to agno or nonoCAPTCHA?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agno alternatives](/tools/agno-agi-agno/alternatives) and [nonoCAPTCHA alternatives](/tools/mikeyy-nonocaptcha/alternatives) ([agno markdown twin](/tools/agno-agi-agno/alternatives.md), [nonoCAPTCHA markdown twin](/tools/mikeyy-nonocaptcha/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/agno-agi-agno-vs-mikeyy-nonocaptcha.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, agno or nonoCAPTCHA?

agno: Very active. nonoCAPTCHA: 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 nonoCAPTCHA?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agno trust report](/tools/agno-agi-agno/trust); [nonoCAPTCHA trust report](/tools/mikeyy-nonocaptcha/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agno-agi-agno`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agno-agi-agno)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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