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title: "RoBO vs AgentGPT"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/automl-robo-vs-reworkd-agentgpt"
tools: ["automl-robo", "reworkd-agentgpt"]
---

# RoBO vs AgentGPT

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick RoBO when roBO is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; pick AgentGPT when agentGPT is primarily TypeScript; RoBO is Python.

[RoBO](https://github.com/automl/RoBO) reports 490 GitHub stars, 130 forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Apr 30, 2019. [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 [RoBO's repository](https://github.com/automl/RoBO) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT).

| | [RoBO](/tools/automl-robo.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents |
| Stars | 490 | 36,264 |
| Forks | 130 | 9,303 |
| Open issues | 25 | 219 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| 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 |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [RoBO](/tools/automl-robo.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Archived (8%) |
| Days since push | 2629d | 438d |
| Archived on GitHub | No | Yes |
| Open issues (now) | 25 | 219 |
| Security scan | 15 low (15 low) | No lockfile |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/automl-robo/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) |

## 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 RoBO if…

- RoBO is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to RoBO: python.

### Choose AgentGPT if…

- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; RoBO is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development.
- 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 RoBO

- Last GitHub push was 2630 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## 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 RoBO and AgentGPT?

RoBO: RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose RoBO over AgentGPT?

Choose RoBO over AgentGPT when RoBO is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to RoBO: python.

### When should I choose AgentGPT over RoBO?

Choose AgentGPT over RoBO when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; RoBO is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development; 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 RoBO?

Last GitHub push was 2630 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### 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 RoBO or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?

AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are RoBO and AgentGPT open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (RoBO: BSD-3-Clause, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to RoBO or AgentGPT?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [RoBO alternatives](/tools/automl-robo/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([RoBO markdown twin](/tools/automl-robo/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/automl-robo-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, RoBO or AgentGPT?

RoBO: Dormant. 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 RoBO and AgentGPT?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [RoBO trust report](/tools/automl-robo/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=automl-robo`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=automl-robo)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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