Comparison
AstrBot vs llms-tools
Verdict
Pick AstrBot when license: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, llms-tools is Apache-2.0; pick llms-tools when license: llms-tools is Apache-2.0, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | AstrBot | llms-tools |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (39d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- AstrBot
- AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature
- llms-tools
- A list of LLMs Tools & Projects
Stars
- AstrBot
- 36k
- llms-tools
- 319
Forks
- AstrBot
- 2.5k
- llms-tools
- 46
Open issues
- AstrBot
- 1.3k
- llms-tools
- 3
Language
- AstrBot
- Python
- llms-tools
- -
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.
- llms-tools
- -
Persona
- AstrBot
- -
- llms-tools
- -
Runtime
- AstrBot
- -
- llms-tools
- -
License
- AstrBot
- AGPL-3.0
- llms-tools
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- AstrBot
- Jul 9, 2026
- llms-tools
- Jun 1, 2026
Categories
- AstrBot
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents
- llms-tools
- LLM Frameworks, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AstrBot
- Very active (96%)
- llms-tools
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- AstrBot
- 2d
- llms-tools
- 39d
Open issues (now)
- AstrBot
- 1.3k
- llms-tools
- 3
Owner type
- AstrBot
- Organization
- llms-tools
- User
Security scan
- AstrBot
- No MCP manifest
- llms-tools
- No lockfile
Full report
- AstrBot
- Trust report
- llms-tools
- Trust report
Choose AstrBot if…
- License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, llms-tools is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to AstrBot: gemini, docker, discord, gpt.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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 llms-tools if…
- License: llms-tools is Apache-2.0, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to llms-tools: data-science, chat-bot, llm, machine-learning.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
When NOT to use llms-tools
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (PetroIvaniuk/llms-tools) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (PetroIvaniuk/llms-tools) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (PetroIvaniuk/llms-tools) · observed Jun 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AstrBot 36k · llms-tools 319 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AstrBot and llms-tools?
- AstrBot: AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature. llms-tools: A list of LLMs Tools & Projects. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AstrBot over llms-tools?
- Choose AstrBot over llms-tools when License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, llms-tools is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AstrBot: gemini, docker, discord, gpt; Also covers AI Agents; AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; 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 llms-tools over AstrBot?
- Choose llms-tools over AstrBot when License: llms-tools is Apache-2.0, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to llms-tools: data-science, chat-bot, llm, machine-learning; Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- 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 llms-tools?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
- Is AstrBot or llms-tools more popular on GitHub?
- AstrBot has more GitHub stars (36,186 vs 319). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AstrBot and llms-tools open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AstrBot: AGPL-3.0, llms-tools: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to AstrBot or llms-tools?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AstrBot alternatives and llms-tools alternatives (AstrBot markdown twin, llms-tools 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 llms-tools?
- AstrBot: Very active. llms-tools: 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 AstrBot and llms-tools?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AstrBot trust report; llms-tools trust report.