Comparison
AstrBot vs nanobot
Verdict
Pick AstrBot if astrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework that integrates multiple instant messaging platforms with various language models and plugins under the AGPL-3.0 license; pick nanobot if nanobot is a lightweight AI framework that eases integration of various AI models into specific applications such as chatbots and workflow automation.
Markdown twin · AstrBot alternatives · nanobot alternatives
GraphCanon updated 1w
Trust & integrity
| Signal | AstrBot | nanobot |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · 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
- AstrBot
- AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature
- nanobot
- Lightweight, open-source AI agent for your tools, chats, and workflows.
Stars
- AstrBot
- 39k
- nanobot
- 47k
Forks
- AstrBot
- 2.8k
- nanobot
- 8.3k
Open issues
- AstrBot
- 1.4k
- nanobot
- 706
Language
- AstrBot
- Python
- nanobot
- Python
Adopt for
- AstrBot
- AstrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework that integrates multiple instant messaging platforms with various language models and plugins under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- nanobot
- nanobot is a lightweight AI framework that eases integration of various AI models into specific applications such as chatbots and workflow automation.
Persona
- AstrBot
- -
- nanobot
- -
Runtime
- AstrBot
- -
- nanobot
- -
License
- AstrBot
- AGPL-3.0
- nanobot
- nanobot operates under the MIT license, allowing for broad usage in both commercial and personal projects.
Last pushed
- AstrBot
- Aug 16, 2026
- nanobot
- Aug 16, 2026
Categories
- AstrBot
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- nanobot
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- AstrBot
- 1.4k
- nanobot
- 706
Stars delta
- AstrBot
- +2.8k (30d)
- nanobot
- +1.3k (30d)
Open issues delta
- AstrBot
- +58 (30d)
- nanobot
- -167 (30d)
Full report
- AstrBot
- Trust report
- nanobot
- Trust report
Typed relationship
AstrBot alternative nanobotBoth are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows.
Shared compatibility
- Python · AstrBot: Python runtime · nanobot: Python runtime
Choose AstrBot if…
- License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, nanobot is MIT.
- Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows.
- Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, ai, astrbot, chatbot.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.
When NOT to use AstrBot
- If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development.
- In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad,
- +adaptability.
Choose nanobot if…
- License: nanobot is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM.
- Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows.
- Tags unique to nanobot: ai-agent, anthropic, chatgpt, claude.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need to integrate lightweight and open-source AI functionalities in your existing Python projects, especially when leveraging models like Claude or ChatGPT.
When NOT to use nanobot
- If your project requirements demand a high level of customization and complex functionality beyond simple chatbots and straightforward workflow automation, as nanobot's lightweight architecture may be
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (HKUDS/nanobot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (HKUDS/nanobot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (HKUDS/nanobot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AstrBot 39k · nanobot 47k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AstrBot and nanobot?
- AstrBot: AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature. nanobot: Lightweight, open-source AI agent for your tools, chats, and workflows.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AstrBot over nanobot?
- Choose AstrBot over nanobot when License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, nanobot is MIT; Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows; Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, ai, astrbot, chatbot; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.
- When should I choose nanobot over AstrBot?
- Choose nanobot over AstrBot when License: nanobot is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows; Tags unique to nanobot: ai-agent, anthropic, chatgpt, claude; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need to integrate lightweight and open-source AI functionalities in your existing Python projects, especially when leveraging models like Claude or ChatGPT.
- When should I avoid AstrBot?
- If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development. In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad, +adaptability.
- When should I avoid nanobot?
- If your project requirements demand a high level of customization and complex functionality beyond simple chatbots and straightforward workflow automation, as nanobot's lightweight architecture may be
- Is AstrBot or nanobot more popular on GitHub?
- nanobot has more GitHub stars (47,060 vs 39,240). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AstrBot and nanobot open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AstrBot: AGPL-3.0, nanobot: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to AstrBot or nanobot?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AstrBot alternatives and nanobot alternatives (AstrBot markdown twin, nanobot 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, AstrBot or nanobot?
- AstrBot: Very active. nanobot: 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 AstrBot and nanobot?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AstrBot trust report; nanobot trust report.