--- title: "AstrBot vs openagent" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/astrbotdevs-astrbot-vs-haohao-end-openagent" tools: ["astrbotdevs-astrbot", "haohao-end-openagent"] --- # AstrBot vs openagent ## Verdict Pick AstrBot if astrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework compatible with multiple messaging platforms, large language models (LLMs), and plugins. It operates under the AGPL-3.0 license; pick openagent if openAgent is a full-stack platform designed for teams to create, manage, and publish AI applications with a combination of visual workflow authoring, an advanced backend stack (Flask, LangChain/LangGraph). | | [AstrBot](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot.md) | [openagent](/tools/haohao-end-openagent.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | AI Agent Assistant & development framework with integrations for multiple platforms | An end-to-end AI agent platform for building, orchestrating, publishing, and operating AI applications. | | Stars | 36,165 | 827 | | Forks | 2,512 | 80 | | Open issues | 1,313 | 45 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | AstrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework compatible with multiple messaging platforms, large language models (LLMs), and plugins. It operates under the AGPL-3.0 license. | OpenAgent is a full-stack platform designed for teams to create, manage, and publish AI applications with a combination of visual workflow authoring, an advanced backend stack (Flask, LangChain/LangGraph), and a Vue 3 UI | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | The tool is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 license. | Open-source under MIT License | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [AstrBot](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot.md) | [openagent](/tools/haohao-end-openagent.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 1d | 16d | | Open issues (now) | 1.3k | 45 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Security scan | 119 low (119 low) | No MCP manifest | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/trust.md) | **Typed relationship:** AstrBot _(alternative)_ openagent Both are platforms dedicated to end-to-end development of AI agents providing similar functionalities across multiple platforms and workflows. ## Decision facts: AstrBot - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker - **Adopt for:** AstrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework compatible with multiple messaging platforms, large language models (LLMs), and plugins. It operates under the AGPL-3.0 license. - **License detail:** The tool is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 license. ## Decision facts: openagent - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.11 or higher.; Docker Compose is required for running the application and managing services. - **Adopt for:** OpenAgent is a full-stack platform designed for teams to create, manage, and publish AI applications with a combination of visual workflow authoring, an advanced backend stack (Flask, LangChain/LangGraph), and a Vue 3 UI - **License detail:** Open-source under MIT License ## Choose when ### Choose AstrBot if… - License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, openagent is MIT. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker. - Both are platforms dedicated to end-to-end development of AI agents providing similar functionalities across multiple platforms and workflows. - Tags unique to AstrBot: astrbot, chatbot, chatgpt, discord. - Also covers Developer Tools. - AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - You should use AstrBot if you are targeting cross-platform integration for IM platforms such as Discord, Telegram, and QQ. ### Choose openagent if… - License: openagent is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.11 or higher.; Docker Compose is required for running the application and managing services.. - Both are platforms dedicated to end-to-end development of AI agents providing similar functionalities across multiple platforms and workflows. - Tags unique to openagent: celery, deepagents, faiss-vector-database, flask. - - You need a comprehensive solution for building complex AI agents that can handle deep reasoning loops and multi-step tasks using technologies like RAG, A2A delegation. ## When NOT to use AstrBot - Avoid using AstrBot if你需要使用AstrBot的英文版本。让我为您重新整理一下内容。以下为更正后的信息：避免使用 AstrBot 的情况包括：“如果你的目标是寻找一个不需要跨多个平台的简单解决方案，可能不适用于 AstrBot，因为它的设计侧重于广泛的集成和兼容性。” “如果项目特别需要闭源或商业许可，AstrBot 可能不是最佳选择，因为它采用的是 AGPL-3.0 开源许 - 可。避免使用 AstrBot 如果你需要一个不需要跨多个平台的简单解决方案，因为它的设计侧重在广泛的集成和兼容性。 ## When NOT to use openagent - - If you are looking for a platform primarily aimed at creating simple chatbots or single-purpose applications without the need for extensive workflow customization and deep reasoning capabilities. - - You prefer tools that do not rely heavily on visual component orchestration, as OpenAgent's strength lies in its visual workflow design environment which may be overkill for simpler use cases. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between AstrBot and openagent? AstrBot: AI Agent Assistant & development framework with integrations for multiple platforms. openagent: An end-to-end AI agent platform for building, orchestrating, publishing, and operating AI applications.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose AstrBot over openagent? Choose AstrBot over openagent when License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, openagent is MIT; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Both are platforms dedicated to end-to-end development of AI agents providing similar functionalities across multiple platforms and workflows; Tags unique to AstrBot: astrbot, chatbot, chatgpt, discord; Also covers Developer Tools; AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You should use AstrBot if you are targeting cross-platform integration for IM platforms such as Discord, Telegram, and QQ. ### When should I choose openagent over AstrBot? Choose openagent over AstrBot when License: openagent is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.11 or higher.; Docker Compose is required for running the application and managing services.; Both are platforms dedicated to end-to-end development of AI agents providing similar functionalities across multiple platforms and workflows; Tags unique to openagent: celery, deepagents, faiss-vector-database, flask; - You need a comprehensive solution for building complex AI agents that can handle deep reasoning loops and multi-step tasks using technologies like RAG, A2A delegation. ### When should I avoid AstrBot? Avoid using AstrBot if你需要使用AstrBot的英文版本。让我为您重新整理一下内容。以下为更正后的信息：避免使用 AstrBot 的情况包括：“如果你的目标是寻找一个不需要跨多个平台的简单解决方案，可能不适用于 AstrBot，因为它的设计侧重于广泛的集成和兼容性。” “如果项目特别需要闭源或商业许可，AstrBot 可能不是最佳选择，因为它采用的是 AGPL-3.0 开源许 可。避免使用 AstrBot 如果你需要一个不需要跨多个平台的简单解决方案，因为它的设计侧重在广泛的集成和兼容性。 ### When should I avoid openagent? - If you are looking for a platform primarily aimed at creating simple chatbots or single-purpose applications without the need for extensive workflow customization and deep reasoning capabilities. - You prefer tools that do not rely heavily on visual component orchestration, as OpenAgent's strength lies in its visual workflow design environment which may be overkill for simpler use cases. ### Is AstrBot or openagent more popular on GitHub? AstrBot has more GitHub stars (36,165 vs 827). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are AstrBot and openagent open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AstrBot: AGPL-3.0, openagent: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to AstrBot or openagent? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AstrBot alternatives](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/alternatives) and [openagent alternatives](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/alternatives) ([AstrBot markdown twin](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/alternatives.md), [openagent markdown twin](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/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/astrbotdevs-astrbot-vs-haohao-end-openagent.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, AstrBot or openagent? AstrBot: Very active. openagent: 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 AstrBot and openagent? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AstrBot trust report](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/trust); [openagent trust report](/tools/haohao-end-openagent/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=astrbotdevs-astrbot`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=astrbotdevs-astrbot) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_