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title: "page-agent vs AgentGPT"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/alibaba-page-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt"
tools: ["alibaba-page-agent", "reworkd-agentgpt"]
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# page-agent vs AgentGPT

*GraphCanon updated Aug 19, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick page-agent if considers when to use and not to use PageAgent based on specific extracted facts; pick AgentGPT if 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.

[page-agent](https://alibaba.github.io/page-agent/) reports 29k GitHub stars, 2.6k forks, and 76 open issues, last pushed Aug 17, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [page-agent's repository](https://github.com/alibaba/page-agent) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT).

| | [page-agent](/tools/alibaba-page-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | JavaScript in-page GUI agent. Control web interfaces with natural language. | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents |
| Stars | 28,738 | 36,304 |
| Forks | 2,562 | 9,288 |
| Open issues | 76 | 219 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | Considers when to use and not to use PageAgent based on specific extracted facts. | 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 | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT License provides flexibility for both open-source and commercial projects. | GPL-3.0 |
| Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

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

| | [page-agent](/tools/alibaba-page-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) |
| Days since push | 1d | 466d |
| Archived on GitHub | No | Yes |
| Open issues (now) | 76 | 219 |
| Stars delta | +1.6k (30d) | Unknown |
| Open issues delta | +28 (30d) | Unknown |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/alibaba-page-agent/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: page-agent

- **Pricing:** freemium - The tool is available under the MIT license which allows free use but may not cover backend API access costs.
- **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM; Requires installation via npm (Node Package Manager), compatibility with Node.js environments.; Depends on external APIs for natural language processing.
- **Adopt for:** Considers when to use and not to use PageAgent based on specific extracted facts.
- **License detail:** MIT License provides flexibility for both open-source and commercial projects.

## Decision facts: AgentGPT

- **Adopt for:** 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

## Choose when

### Choose page-agent if…

- License: page-agent is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Pricing: The tool is available under the MIT license which allows free use but may not cover backend API access costs..
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires installation via npm (Node Package Manager), compatibility with Node.js environments.; Depends on external APIs for natural language processing..
- Tags unique to page-agent: ai-agents, browser-automation, javascript, typescript.
- You should consider using PageAgent if your project requires controlling web interfaces with natural language commands, particularly in a TypeScript environment, because it offers an intuitive way to淙

### Choose AgentGPT if…

- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, page-agent is MIT.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup, database-integration.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 page-agent

- Avoid using PageAgent if the tasks require fine-grained automation that is not covered by its basic command set or if you need a solution that integrates with languages other than JavaScript and Types
- If your project requires deep web page manipulation beyond simple commands like clicking buttons, such as complex data entry scenarios or sophisticated user interaction sequences, PageAgent might be

## 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

## Common questions

### What is the difference between page-agent and AgentGPT?

page-agent: JavaScript in-page GUI agent. Control web interfaces with natural language.. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose page-agent over AgentGPT?

Choose page-agent over AgentGPT when License: page-agent is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Pricing: The tool is available under the MIT license which allows free use but may not cover backend API access costs.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires installation via npm (Node Package Manager), compatibility with Node.js environments.; Depends on external APIs for natural language processing.; Tags unique to page-agent: ai-agents, browser-automation, javascript, typescript; You should consider using PageAgent if your project requires controlling web interfaces with natural language commands, particularly in a TypeScript environment, because it offers an intuitive way to淙.

### When should I choose AgentGPT over page-agent?

Choose AgentGPT over page-agent when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, page-agent is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup, database-integration; Also covers Developer Tools; 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 page-agent?

Avoid using PageAgent if the tasks require fine-grained automation that is not covered by its basic command set or if you need a solution that integrates with languages other than JavaScript and Types If your project requires deep web page manipulation beyond simple commands like clicking buttons, such as complex data entry scenarios or sophisticated user interaction sequences, PageAgent might be

### 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 page-agent or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?

AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 28,738). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are page-agent and AgentGPT open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (page-agent: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to page-agent or AgentGPT?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [page-agent alternatives](/tools/alibaba-page-agent/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([page-agent markdown twin](/tools/alibaba-page-agent/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/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/alibaba-page-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, page-agent or AgentGPT?

page-agent: Very active. 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 page-agent and AgentGPT?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [page-agent trust report](/tools/alibaba-page-agent/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alibaba-page-agent`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alibaba-page-agent)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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