---
title: "agno vs whisper-ctranslate2"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agno-agi-agno-vs-softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2"
tools: ["agno-agi-agno", "softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2"]
---

# agno vs whisper-ctranslate2

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agno when license: agno is Apache-2.0, whisper-ctranslate2 is MIT; pick whisper-ctranslate2 when license: whisper-ctranslate2 is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.

[agno](https://docs.agno.com) reports 41k GitHub stars, 5.6k forks, and 1.0k open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [whisper-ctranslate2](https://github.com/Softcatala/whisper-ctranslate2) has 1.3k stars, 126 forks, and 12 open issues, last pushed Feb 14, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agno's repository](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno) and [whisper-ctranslate2's repository](https://github.com/Softcatala/whisper-ctranslate2).

| | [agno](/tools/agno-agi-agno.md) | [whisper-ctranslate2](/tools/softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Build, run, and manage your own agent platform. | Whisper command line client compatible with original OpenAI client based on CTranslate2. |
| Stars | 41,090 | 1,325 |
| Forks | 5,627 | 126 |
| Open issues | 1,009 | 12 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| 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 | Speech & Audio, Computer Vision, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

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

| | [agno](/tools/agno-agi-agno.md) | [whisper-ctranslate2](/tools/softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) |
| Days since push | 0d | 146d |
| Open issues (now) | 1.0k | 12 |
| Security scan | No lockfile | No criticals |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/agno-agi-agno/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2/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…

- License: agno is Apache-2.0, whisper-ctranslate2 is MIT.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, 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.

### Choose whisper-ctranslate2 if…

- License: whisper-ctranslate2 is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to whisper-ctranslate2: speech-to-text, openai, speech-recognition, whisper.
- Also covers Speech & Audio, Computer Vision.
- whisper-ctranslate2 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 whisper-ctranslate2

- Last GitHub push was 147 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 14, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on whisper-ctranslate2.
- 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 whisper-ctranslate2?

agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. whisper-ctranslate2: Whisper command line client compatible with original OpenAI client based on CTranslate2.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agno over whisper-ctranslate2?

Choose agno over whisper-ctranslate2 when License: agno is Apache-2.0, whisper-ctranslate2 is MIT; Tags unique to agno: agents, 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 whisper-ctranslate2 over agno?

Choose whisper-ctranslate2 over agno when License: whisper-ctranslate2 is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to whisper-ctranslate2: speech-to-text, openai, speech-recognition, whisper; Also covers Speech & Audio, Computer Vision; whisper-ctranslate2 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 whisper-ctranslate2?

Last GitHub push was 147 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 14, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on whisper-ctranslate2. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### Is agno or whisper-ctranslate2 more popular on GitHub?

agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 1,325). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agno and whisper-ctranslate2 open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, whisper-ctranslate2: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to agno or whisper-ctranslate2?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agno alternatives](/tools/agno-agi-agno/alternatives) and [whisper-ctranslate2 alternatives](/tools/softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2/alternatives) ([agno markdown twin](/tools/agno-agi-agno/alternatives.md), [whisper-ctranslate2 markdown twin](/tools/softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2/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-softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, agno or whisper-ctranslate2?

agno: Very active. whisper-ctranslate2: 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 whisper-ctranslate2?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agno trust report](/tools/agno-agi-agno/trust); [whisper-ctranslate2 trust report](/tools/softcatala-whisper-ctranslate2/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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