Comparison
agno vs scikit-optimize
Verdict
Pick agno when license: agno is Apache-2.0, scikit-optimize is BSD-3-Clause; pick scikit-optimize when license: scikit-optimize is BSD-3-Clause, agno is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | scikit-optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (869d 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 | 17 low (17 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- scikit-optimize
- Sequential model-based optimization with a `scipy.optimize` interface
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- scikit-optimize
- 2.8k
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- scikit-optimize
- 559
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- scikit-optimize
- 318
Language
- agno
- Python
- scikit-optimize
- 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.
- scikit-optimize
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- scikit-optimize
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- scikit-optimize
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- scikit-optimize
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- scikit-optimize
- Feb 23, 2024
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- scikit-optimize
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agno
- Very active (96%)
- scikit-optimize
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- scikit-optimize
- 869d
Archived on GitHub
- agno
- No
- scikit-optimize
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- scikit-optimize
- 318
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- scikit-optimize
- 17 low (17 low)
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- scikit-optimize
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, scikit-optimize is BSD-3-Clause.
- 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.
Choose scikit-optimize if…
- License: scikit-optimize is BSD-3-Clause, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to scikit-optimize: binder, hyperparameter-search, hacktoberfest, hyperparameter.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (318).
When NOT to use scikit-optimize
- scikit-optimize is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency.
- 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 (scikit-optimize/scikit-optimize) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (scikit-optimize/scikit-optimize) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (scikit-optimize/scikit-optimize) · observed Feb 23, 2024
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · scikit-optimize 2.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and scikit-optimize?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. scikit-optimize: Sequential model-based optimization with a
scipy.optimizeinterface. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. - When should I choose agno over scikit-optimize?
- Choose agno over scikit-optimize when License: agno is Apache-2.0, scikit-optimize is BSD-3-Clause; 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 scikit-optimize over agno?
- Choose scikit-optimize over agno when License: scikit-optimize is BSD-3-Clause, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to scikit-optimize: binder, hyperparameter-search, hacktoberfest, hyperparameter; Leaner open-issue backlog (318).
- 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 scikit-optimize?
- scikit-optimize is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or scikit-optimize more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 2,826). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and scikit-optimize open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, scikit-optimize: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or scikit-optimize?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and scikit-optimize alternatives (agno markdown twin, scikit-optimize 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 scikit-optimize?
- agno: Very active. scikit-optimize: Archived. 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 scikit-optimize?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; scikit-optimize trust report.