Comparison
openevolve vs agent-opt
Verdict
Pick openevolve if openevolve: Open-source evolutionary computation framework inspired by DeepMind's AlphaCode for distributed algorithm evolution; pick agent-opt if agent-opt is tailored for teams that require automated optimization of AI workflows and support for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), relying on Python and specific library dependencies.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openevolve | agent-opt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (37d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (35d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- openevolve
- Open-source implementation of AlphaEvolve evolutionary computation framework
- agent-opt
- Open Source Library for Automated Optimization of AI Agent Workflows
Stars
- openevolve
- 7.3k
- agent-opt
- 71
Forks
- openevolve
- 1.1k
- agent-opt
- 7
Open issues
- openevolve
- 116
- agent-opt
- 0
Language
- openevolve
- Python
- agent-opt
- Python
Adopt for
- openevolve
- openevolve: Open-source evolutionary computation framework inspired by DeepMind's AlphaCode for distributed algorithm evolution.
- agent-opt
- Agent-opt is tailored for teams that require automated optimization of AI workflows and support for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), relying on Python and specific library dependencies.
Persona
- openevolve
- -
- agent-opt
- -
Runtime
- openevolve
- -
- agent-opt
- -
License
- openevolve
- Apache-2.0
- agent-opt
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- openevolve
- Jul 18, 2026
- agent-opt
- Jun 30, 2026
Categories
- openevolve
- AI Agents, Model Training
- agent-opt
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- openevolve
- 37d
- agent-opt
- 35d
Open issues (now)
- openevolve
- 116
- agent-opt
- 0
Stars delta
- openevolve
- +469 (30d)
- agent-opt
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- openevolve
- +7 (30d)
- agent-opt
- Unknown
Full report
- openevolve
- Trust report
- agent-opt
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · openevolve: Python runtime · agent-opt: Python runtime
Choose openevolve if…
- Tags unique to openevolve: alpha-evolve, alphacode, coding-agent, deepmind.
- Also covers Model Training.
- openevolve ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When focusing on replicating or enhancing features of DeepMind's AlphaEvolve in a Python environment
When NOT to use openevolve
- If project requires more specialized AI agents not covered by AlphaEvolve techniques
- For tasks that do not benefit from the specific type of iterative refinement and model training offered by this framework
Choose agent-opt if…
- Tags unique to agent-opt: agent, ai-agents, aioptimization, automation.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- - When your project needs seamless CI/CD integration alongside automated optimization
When NOT to use agent-opt
- - If your project does not require Python or if it cannot meet the specific requirement of having Python ≥ 3.10
- - In scenarios where CI/CD integration is not a priority for your AI workflow optimization
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) · observed Aug 24, 2026
- GitHub forks (algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) · observed Aug 24, 2026
- Last push (algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) · observed Jul 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 24, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (future-agi/agent-opt) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- GitHub forks (future-agi/agent-opt) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Last push (future-agi/agent-opt) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openevolve 7.3k · agent-opt 71 (synced Aug 24, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openevolve and agent-opt?
- openevolve: Open-source implementation of AlphaEvolve evolutionary computation framework. agent-opt: Open Source Library for Automated Optimization of AI Agent Workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openevolve over agent-opt?
- Choose openevolve over agent-opt when Tags unique to openevolve: alpha-evolve, alphacode, coding-agent, deepmind; Also covers Model Training; openevolve ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When focusing on replicating or enhancing features of DeepMind's AlphaEvolve in a Python environment.
- When should I choose agent-opt over openevolve?
- Choose agent-opt over openevolve when Tags unique to agent-opt: agent, ai-agents, aioptimization, automation; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; - When your project needs seamless CI/CD integration alongside automated optimization.
- When should I avoid openevolve?
- If project requires more specialized AI agents not covered by AlphaEvolve techniques For tasks that do not benefit from the specific type of iterative refinement and model training offered by this framework
- When should I avoid agent-opt?
- - If your project does not require Python or if it cannot meet the specific requirement of having Python ≥ 3.10 - In scenarios where CI/CD integration is not a priority for your AI workflow optimization
- Is openevolve or agent-opt more popular on GitHub?
- openevolve has more GitHub stars (7,262 vs 71). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openevolve and agent-opt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openevolve: Apache-2.0, agent-opt: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to openevolve or agent-opt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openevolve alternatives and agent-opt alternatives (openevolve markdown twin, agent-opt 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, openevolve or agent-opt?
- openevolve: Steady. agent-opt: Steady. 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 openevolve and agent-opt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openevolve trust report; agent-opt trust report.