--- title: "atomic-agent vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # atomic-agent vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick atomic-agent if atomic-agent is a local-first AI agent designed to run optimized AI models privately on personal devices with features including long context windows and proper tool calls; 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. [atomic-agent](https://atomicagent.io) reports 2.5k GitHub stars, 246 forks, and 36 open issues, last pushed Sep 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 [atomic-agent's repository](https://github.com/AtomicBot-ai/atomic-agent) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [atomic-agent](/tools/atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Local First Ai Agent for private device execution with optimized local AI models and long context window | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 2,523 | 36,297 | | Forks | 246 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 36 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | atomic-agent is a local-first AI agent designed to run optimized AI models privately on personal devices with features including long context windows and proper tool calls. | 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 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [atomic-agent](/tools/atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 2d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 36 | 219 | | Stars delta | +825 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +13 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: atomic-agent - **Adopt for:** atomic-agent is a local-first AI agent designed to run optimized AI models privately on personal devices with features including long context windows and proper tool calls. ## 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 atomic-agent if… - License: atomic-agent is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to atomic-agent: agents, ai-agent, browser-automation, cli. - atomic-agent ships an MCP server manifest. - When you require an AI agent that prioritizes privacy by running exclusively on your device ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, atomic-agent is MIT. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - 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 atomic-agent - In scenarios where cloud-based services are mandatory for compliance or security reasons - If your use case demands real-time updates and data sharing capabilities across devices, atomic-agent's local-first approach may be a limitation ## 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 atomic-agent and AgentGPT? atomic-agent: Local First Ai Agent for private device execution with optimized local AI models and long context window. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose atomic-agent over AgentGPT? Choose atomic-agent over AgentGPT when License: atomic-agent is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to atomic-agent: agents, ai-agent, browser-automation, cli; atomic-agent ships an MCP server manifest; When you require an AI agent that prioritizes privacy by running exclusively on your device. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over atomic-agent? Choose AgentGPT over atomic-agent when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, atomic-agent is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; 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 atomic-agent? In scenarios where cloud-based services are mandatory for compliance or security reasons If your use case demands real-time updates and data sharing capabilities across devices, atomic-agent's local-first approach may be a limitation ### 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 atomic-agent or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 2,523). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are atomic-agent and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (atomic-agent: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to atomic-agent or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [atomic-agent alternatives](/tools/atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([atomic-agent markdown twin](/tools/atomicbot-ai-atomic-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/atomicbot-ai-atomic-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, atomic-agent or AgentGPT? atomic-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 atomic-agent and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [atomic-agent trust report](/tools/atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=atomicbot-ai-atomic-agent) - 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/_