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

# agno vs pipedream

*GraphCanon updated Jul 15, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agno when agno is primarily Python; pipedream is JavaScript; pick pipedream when pipedream is primarily JavaScript; 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. [pipedream](https://pipedream.com) has 12k stars, 5.7k forks, and 4.4k open issues, last pushed Jul 15, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agno's repository](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno) and [pipedream's repository](https://github.com/PipedreamHQ/pipedream).

| | [agno](/tools/agno-agi-agno.md) | [pipedream](/tools/pipedreamhq-pipedream.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Build, run, and manage your own agent platform. | Connect APIs, remarkably fast. Free for developers. |
| Stars | 41,090 | 11,541 |
| Forks | 5,627 | 5,725 |
| Open issues | 1,009 | 4,418 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| 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 | Other |
| 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) | [pipedream](/tools/pipedreamhq-pipedream.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open issues (now) | 1.0k | 4.4k |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/agno-agi-agno/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/pipedreamhq-pipedream/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; pipedream is JavaScript.
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, pipedream is Other.
- 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 pipedream if…

- pipedream is primarily JavaScript; agno is Python.
- License: pipedream is Other, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to pipedream: apis, automation, bash, cli.

## 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 pipedream

- 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 pipedream?

agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. pipedream: Connect APIs, remarkably fast. Free for developers.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agno over pipedream?

Choose agno over pipedream when agno is primarily Python; pipedream is JavaScript; License: agno is Apache-2.0, pipedream is Other; 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 pipedream over agno?

Choose pipedream over agno when pipedream is primarily JavaScript; agno is Python; License: pipedream is Other, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to pipedream: apis, automation, bash, cli.

### 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 pipedream?

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

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

agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 11,541). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agno and pipedream open source?

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

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

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

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

agno: Very active. pipedream: 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 pipedream?

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