Comparison
agno vs toolhive
Verdict
Pick agno when agno is primarily Python; toolhive is Go; pick toolhive when toolhive is primarily Go; agno is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | toolhive |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- toolhive
- ToolHive is an enterprise-grade platform for running and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- toolhive
- 1.9k
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- toolhive
- 247
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- toolhive
- 273
Language
- agno
- Python
- toolhive
- Go
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.
- toolhive
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- toolhive
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- toolhive
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- toolhive
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- toolhive
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- toolhive
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- toolhive
- 273
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- toolhive
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- toolhive
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- agno is primarily Python; toolhive is Go.
- 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 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 toolhive if…
- toolhive is primarily Go; agno is Python.
- Tags unique to toolhive: ai, ai-security, aicodeassistant, golang.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
When NOT to use toolhive
- 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 (stacklok/toolhive) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (stacklok/toolhive) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (stacklok/toolhive) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · toolhive 1.9k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and toolhive?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. toolhive: ToolHive is an enterprise-grade platform for running and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over toolhive?
- Choose agno over toolhive when agno is primarily Python; toolhive is Go; 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 toolhive over agno?
- Choose toolhive over agno when toolhive is primarily Go; agno is Python; Tags unique to toolhive: ai, ai-security, aicodeassistant, golang; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
- 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 toolhive?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or toolhive more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 1,936). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and toolhive open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, toolhive: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or toolhive?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and toolhive alternatives (agno markdown twin, toolhive 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 toolhive?
- agno: Very active. toolhive: 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 toolhive?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; toolhive trust report.