--- title: "AstrBot vs nanobot" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/astrbotdevs-astrbot-vs-hkuds-nanobot" tools: ["astrbotdevs-astrbot", "hkuds-nanobot"] --- # AstrBot vs nanobot ## 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 nanobot if nanobot is a lightweight AI agent designed for Python-based environments aiming to integrate with tools, chat interactions, and workflows. | | [AstrBot](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot.md) | [nanobot](/tools/hkuds-nanobot.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | AI Agent Assistant & development framework with integrations for multiple platforms | Lightweight, open-source AI agent for your tools, chats, and workflows. | | Stars | 36,165 | 45,223 | | Forks | 2,512 | 7,987 | | Open issues | 1,313 | 901 | | 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. | nanobot is a lightweight AI agent designed for Python-based environments aiming to integrate with tools, chat interactions, and workflows. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | The tool is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 license. | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [AstrBot](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot.md) | [nanobot](/tools/hkuds-nanobot.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 1d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 1.3k | 901 | | Security scan | 119 low (119 low) | No lockfile | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/hkuds-nanobot/trust.md) | **Typed relationship:** AstrBot _(alternative)_ nanobot Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows. ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [AstrBot](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot.md) - Python runtime; [nanobot](/tools/hkuds-nanobot.md) - Python runtime ## 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: nanobot - **Pricing:** freemium - The nanobot tool itself is open-source under MIT license and can be downloaded at no cost. However, any additional services or APIs it integrates with may have their own pricing models. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM; - Python 3.11 or newer is required.; - Git is only needed if you are installing from source.; - Node.js/Bun are only required for developing the WebUI itself. - **Adopt for:** nanobot is a lightweight AI agent designed for Python-based environments aiming to integrate with tools, chat interactions, and workflows. ## Choose when ### Choose AstrBot if… - License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, nanobot is MIT. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker. - Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows. - Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, astrbot, chatbot, discord. - Also covers Developer Tools. - You should use AstrBot if you are targeting cross-platform integration for IM platforms such as Discord, Telegram, and QQ. ### Choose nanobot if… - License: nanobot is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0. - Pricing: The nanobot tool itself is open-source under MIT license and can be downloaded at no cost. However, any additional services or APIs it integrates with may have their own pricing models.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; - Python 3.11 or newer is required.; - Git is only needed if you are installing from source.; - Node.js/Bun are only required for developing the WebUI itself.. - Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows. - Tags unique to nanobot: toolkit, python, openai, claude. - - Consider using nanobot if you require a lightweight solution that can be easily integrated into existing Python workflows without heavy dependencies. ## 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 nanobot - - Avoid using nanobot if your workflow demands heavy AI computation which requires more robust infrastructure, as it is designed to be lightweight. - - Not recommended for users who need direct support for specific proprietary AI models or services not covered by its provider customization capabilities. - - If working in an environment with restrictive network access where running installation scripts from GitHub might be prohibited. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between AstrBot and nanobot? AstrBot: AI Agent Assistant & development framework with integrations for multiple platforms. 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; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows; Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, astrbot, chatbot, discord; Also covers Developer Tools; You should use AstrBot if you are targeting cross-platform integration for IM platforms such as Discord, Telegram, and QQ. ### When should I choose nanobot over AstrBot? Choose nanobot over AstrBot when License: nanobot is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: The nanobot tool itself is open-source under MIT license and can be downloaded at no cost. However, any additional services or APIs it integrates with may have their own pricing models.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; - Python 3.11 or newer is required.; - Git is only needed if you are installing from source.; - Node.js/Bun are only required for developing the WebUI itself.; Both are lightweight AI agent frameworks aimed at integrating with various tools and workflows; Tags unique to nanobot: toolkit, python, openai, claude; - Consider using nanobot if you require a lightweight solution that can be easily integrated into existing Python workflows without heavy dependencies. ### 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 nanobot? - Avoid using nanobot if your workflow demands heavy AI computation which requires more robust infrastructure, as it is designed to be lightweight. - Not recommended for users who need direct support for specific proprietary AI models or services not covered by its provider customization capabilities. - If working in an environment with restrictive network access where running installation scripts from GitHub might be prohibited. ### Is AstrBot or nanobot more popular on GitHub? nanobot has more GitHub stars (45,223 vs 36,165). 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](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/alternatives) and [nanobot alternatives](/tools/hkuds-nanobot/alternatives) ([AstrBot markdown twin](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/alternatives.md), [nanobot markdown twin](/tools/hkuds-nanobot/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-hkuds-nanobot.md) 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](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/trust); [nanobot trust report](/tools/hkuds-nanobot/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/_