Comparison
mcp vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick mcp when mcp is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; pick AgentGPT when agentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (438d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- mcp
- Open source MCP Servers for AWS
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- mcp
- 9.4k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- mcp
- 1.6k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- mcp
- 831
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- mcp
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- mcp
- -
- 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
- mcp
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- mcp
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- mcp
- Apache-2.0
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- mcp
- Jul 11, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- mcp
- Developer Tools
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp
- Very active (96%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- mcp
- 0d
- AgentGPT
- 438d
Archived on GitHub
- mcp
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- mcp
- 831
- AgentGPT
- 219
Security scan
- mcp
- No MCP manifest
- AgentGPT
- No lockfile
Full report
- mcp
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose mcp if…
- mcp is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: mcp is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to mcp: mcp-server, mcp-clients, mcp-host, mcp-tools.
When NOT to use mcp
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp is Apache-2.0.
- 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 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 (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp 9.4k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp and AgentGPT?
- mcp: Open source MCP Servers for AWS. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp over AgentGPT?
- Choose mcp over AgentGPT when mcp is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: mcp is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to mcp: mcp-server, mcp-clients, mcp-host, mcp-tools.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over mcp?
- Choose AgentGPT over mcp when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp is Apache-2.0; 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 mcp?
- 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 mcp or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 9,422). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (mcp 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, mcp or AgentGPT?
- mcp: 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 mcp and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp trust report; AgentGPT trust report.