Comparison
agno vs MCP-Bridge
Verdict
Pick agno when license: agno is Apache-2.0, MCP-Bridge is MIT; pick MCP-Bridge when license: MCP-Bridge is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | MCP-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (214d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- MCP-Bridge
- A middleware to provide an openAI compatible endpoint that can call MCP tools
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- MCP-Bridge
- 930
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- MCP-Bridge
- 117
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- MCP-Bridge
- 36
Language
- agno
- Python
- MCP-Bridge
- 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.
- MCP-Bridge
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- MCP-Bridge
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- MCP-Bridge
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- MCP-Bridge
- MIT
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- MCP-Bridge
- Dec 8, 2025
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- MCP-Bridge
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agno
- Very active (96%)
- MCP-Bridge
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- MCP-Bridge
- 214d
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- MCP-Bridge
- 36
Owner type
- agno
- Organization
- MCP-Bridge
- User
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- MCP-Bridge
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- MCP-Bridge
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, MCP-Bridge is MIT.
- 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 MCP-Bridge if…
- License: MCP-Bridge is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to MCP-Bridge: mcp-server, ai, model-context-protocol, mcp-servers.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (36).
When NOT to use MCP-Bridge
- Last GitHub push was 215 days ago (slowing maintenance, Dec 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on MCP-Bridge.
- 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 (SecretiveShell/MCP-Bridge) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (SecretiveShell/MCP-Bridge) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (SecretiveShell/MCP-Bridge) · observed Dec 8, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · MCP-Bridge 930 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and MCP-Bridge?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. MCP-Bridge: A middleware to provide an openAI compatible endpoint that can call MCP tools. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over MCP-Bridge?
- Choose agno over MCP-Bridge when License: agno is Apache-2.0, MCP-Bridge is MIT; 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 MCP-Bridge over agno?
- Choose MCP-Bridge over agno when License: MCP-Bridge is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to MCP-Bridge: mcp-server, ai, model-context-protocol, mcp-servers; Leaner open-issue backlog (36).
- 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 MCP-Bridge?
- Last GitHub push was 215 days ago (slowing maintenance, Dec 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on MCP-Bridge. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or MCP-Bridge more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 930). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and MCP-Bridge open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, MCP-Bridge: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or MCP-Bridge?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and MCP-Bridge alternatives (agno markdown twin, MCP-Bridge 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 MCP-Bridge?
- agno: Very active. MCP-Bridge: Slowing. 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 MCP-Bridge?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; MCP-Bridge trust report.