--- title: "automa vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/automaapp-automa-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["automaapp-automa", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # automa vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [automa](https://www.goautoma.com/extension) reports 22k GitHub stars, 2.3k forks, and 377 open issues, last pushed Mar 2, 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 [automa's repository](https://github.com/AutomaApp/automa) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [automa](/tools/automaapp-automa.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 21,619 | 36,297 | | Forks | 2,341 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 377 | 219 | | Language | Vue | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms. | 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 | Other | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [automa](/tools/automaapp-automa.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 195d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 377 | 219 | | Stars delta | +73 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +5 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/automaapp-automa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: automa - **Adopt for:** Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms. ## 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 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. ### 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 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 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 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](/tools/automaapp-automa/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([automa markdown twin](/tools/automaapp-automa/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/automaapp-automa-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) 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](/tools/automaapp-automa/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=automaapp-automa`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=automaapp-automa) - 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/_