Comparison
agno vs scalene
Verdict
Pick agno when tags unique to agno: agents, python, developer-tools, ai-agents; pick scalene when tags unique to scalene: cpu-profiling, gpu, gpu-programming, memory-allocation.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | scalene |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (6d 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 | 18 low (18 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- scalene
- Scalene: a high-performance, high-precision CPU, GPU, and memory profiler for Python with AI-powered optimization proposals
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- scalene
- 13k
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- scalene
- 435
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- scalene
- 151
Language
- agno
- Python
- scalene
- 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.
- scalene
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- scalene
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- scalene
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- scalene
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- scalene
- Jul 5, 2026
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- scalene
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- scalene
- 6d
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- scalene
- 151
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- scalene
- 18 low (18 low)
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- scalene
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- VS Code · agno: Works with VS Code · scalene: Works with VS Code
Choose agno if…
- 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 (plasma-umass/scalene) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (plasma-umass/scalene) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (plasma-umass/scalene) · observed Jul 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · scalene 13k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and scalene?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. scalene: Scalene: a high-performance, high-precision CPU, GPU, and memory profiler for Python with AI-powered optimization proposals. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over scalene?
- Choose agno over scalene when 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 scalene over agno?
- Choose scalene over agno when Tags unique to scalene: cpu-profiling, gpu, gpu-programming, memory-allocation; Leaner open-issue backlog (151).
- 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 scalene?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or scalene more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 13,467). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and scalene open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, scalene: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or scalene?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and scalene alternatives (agno markdown twin, scalene 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 scalene?
- agno: Very active. scalene: 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 scalene?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; scalene trust report.