Comparison
automa vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick automa if automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms; 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 interactions with their AI projects.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | automa | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (195d since push) As of Sep 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (497d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- automa
- A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- automa
- 22k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- automa
- 2.3k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- automa
- 377
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- automa
- Vue
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- automa
- Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms.
- AgentGPT
- 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
- automa
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- automa
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- automa
- Other
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- automa
- Mar 2, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- automa
- Developer Tools
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- automa
- Slowing (36%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- automa
- 195d
- AgentGPT
- 497d
Archived on GitHub
- automa
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- automa
- 377
- AgentGPT
- 219
Stars delta
- automa
- +73 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- -7 (30d)
Open issues delta
- automa
- +5 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- automa
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose automa if…
- automa is primarily Vue; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: automa is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to automa: automation, browser-automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension.
- If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
When NOT to use automa
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting.
- If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; automa is Vue.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, automa is Other.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 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
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Mar 2, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: automa 22k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between automa and AgentGPT?
- automa: A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose automa over AgentGPT?
- Choose automa over AgentGPT when automa is primarily Vue; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: automa is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to automa: automation, browser-automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension; If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over automa?
- Choose AgentGPT over automa when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; automa is Vue; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, automa is Other; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; 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 automa?
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting. If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
- 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 automa or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 21,619). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are automa and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (automa: Other, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to automa or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at automa alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (automa markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, automa or AgentGPT?
- automa: Slowing. 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 automa and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: automa trust report; AgentGPT trust report.