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title: "agno vs omnigraph"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agno-agi-agno-vs-modernrelay-omnigraph"
tools: ["agno-agi-agno", "modernrelay-omnigraph"]
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# agno vs omnigraph

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agno when agno is primarily Python; omnigraph is Rust; pick omnigraph when omnigraph is primarily Rust; agno is Python.

[agno](https://docs.agno.com) reports 41k GitHub stars, 5.6k forks, and 1.0k open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [omnigraph](https://omnigraph.dev) has 926 stars, 215 forks, and 14 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agno's repository](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno) and [omnigraph's repository](https://github.com/ModernRelay/omnigraph).

| | [agno](/tools/agno-agi-agno.md) | [omnigraph](/tools/modernrelay-omnigraph.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Build, run, and manage your own agent platform. | Lakehouse native graph engine with git-style workflows |
| Stars | 41,090 | 926 |
| Forks | 5,627 | 215 |
| Open issues | 1,009 | 14 |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| 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 | MIT |
| Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

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

| | [agno](/tools/agno-agi-agno.md) | [omnigraph](/tools/modernrelay-omnigraph.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open issues (now) | 1.0k | 14 |
| Security scan | No lockfile | No MCP manifest |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/agno-agi-agno/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/modernrelay-omnigraph/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…

- agno is primarily Python; omnigraph is Rust.
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, omnigraph is MIT.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, ai-agents, developer-tools, python.
- 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 omnigraph if…

- omnigraph is primarily Rust; agno is Python.
- License: omnigraph is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to omnigraph: apache-arrow, context-graph, datafusion, graph database.
- omnigraph 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 omnigraph

- 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 omnigraph?

agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. omnigraph: Lakehouse native graph engine with git-style workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agno over omnigraph?

Choose agno over omnigraph when agno is primarily Python; omnigraph is Rust; License: agno is Apache-2.0, omnigraph is MIT; Tags unique to agno: agents, ai-agents, developer-tools, python; 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 omnigraph over agno?

Choose omnigraph over agno when omnigraph is primarily Rust; agno is Python; License: omnigraph is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to omnigraph: apache-arrow, context-graph, datafusion, graph database; omnigraph 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 omnigraph?

Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

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

agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 926). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agno and omnigraph open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, omnigraph: MIT).

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

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

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

agno: Very active. omnigraph: 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 omnigraph?

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