Comparison
adaptive-retrieval vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick adaptive-retrieval when adaptive-retrieval is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; pick AgentGPT when agentGPT is primarily TypeScript; adaptive-retrieval is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | adaptive-retrieval | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (374d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (438d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- adaptive-retrieval
- adaptive-retrieval
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- adaptive-retrieval
- 192
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- adaptive-retrieval
- 12
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- adaptive-retrieval
- 0
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- adaptive-retrieval
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- adaptive-retrieval
- -
- AgentGPT
- AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects
Persona
- adaptive-retrieval
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- adaptive-retrieval
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- adaptive-retrieval
- MIT
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- adaptive-retrieval
- Jul 2, 2025
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- adaptive-retrieval
- Developer Tools
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- adaptive-retrieval
- Dormant (18%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- adaptive-retrieval
- 374d
- AgentGPT
- 438d
Archived on GitHub
- adaptive-retrieval
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- adaptive-retrieval
- 0
- AgentGPT
- 219
Owner type
- adaptive-retrieval
- User
- AgentGPT
- Organization
Security scan
- adaptive-retrieval
- No criticals
- AgentGPT
- No lockfile
Full report
- adaptive-retrieval
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose adaptive-retrieval if…
- adaptive-retrieval is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: adaptive-retrieval is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to adaptive-retrieval: python.
When NOT to use adaptive-retrieval
- Last GitHub push was 374 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on adaptive-retrieval.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; adaptive-retrieval is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, adaptive-retrieval is MIT.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI
When NOT to use AgentGPT
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AlexTMallen/adaptive-retrieval) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (AlexTMallen/adaptive-retrieval) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (AlexTMallen/adaptive-retrieval) · observed Jul 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: adaptive-retrieval 192 · AgentGPT 36k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between adaptive-retrieval and AgentGPT?
- adaptive-retrieval: adaptive-retrieval. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose adaptive-retrieval over AgentGPT?
- Choose adaptive-retrieval over AgentGPT when adaptive-retrieval is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: adaptive-retrieval is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to adaptive-retrieval: python.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over adaptive-retrieval?
- Choose AgentGPT over adaptive-retrieval when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; adaptive-retrieval is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, adaptive-retrieval is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I avoid adaptive-retrieval?
- Last GitHub push was 374 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on adaptive-retrieval. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid AgentGPT?
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
- Is adaptive-retrieval or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 192). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are adaptive-retrieval and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (adaptive-retrieval: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to adaptive-retrieval or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at adaptive-retrieval alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (adaptive-retrieval markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, adaptive-retrieval or AgentGPT?
- adaptive-retrieval: Dormant. AgentGPT: 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 adaptive-retrieval and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: adaptive-retrieval trust report; AgentGPT trust report.