--- title: "botpress vs agents-from-scratch" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/botpress-botpress-vs-pguso-agents-from-scratch" tools: ["botpress-botpress", "pguso-agents-from-scratch"] --- # botpress vs agents-from-scratch *GraphCanon updated Aug 15, 2026* ## Verdict Pick botpress if botpress is an open-source hub for building and deploying AI agents, including chatbots that integrate with LLMs like GPT. It offers TypeScript-based development, MIT-licensed projects, and a focused approach on ease of舱; pick agents-from-scratch if agents-from-scratch is for those who want absolute control over their AI agent development using only local resources and Python, focusing on deep. [botpress](https://botpress.com) reports 15k GitHub stars, 2.3k forks, and 48 open issues, last pushed Aug 14, 2026. [agents-from-scratch](https://github.com/pguso/agents-from-scratch) has 954 stars, 240 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed Jul 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [botpress's repository](https://github.com/botpress/botpress) and [agents-from-scratch's repository](https://github.com/pguso/agents-from-scratch). | | [botpress](/tools/botpress-botpress.md) | [agents-from-scratch](/tools/pguso-agents-from-scratch.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | The open-source hub to build & deploy GPT/LLM Agents | Build AI agents locally without relying on frameworks or cloud APIs. | | Stars | 14,869 | 954 | | Forks | 2,294 | 240 | | Open issues | 48 | 3 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | Adopt for | Botpress is an open-source hub for building and deploying AI agents, including chatbots that integrate with LLMs like GPT. It offers TypeScript-based development, MIT-licensed projects, and a focused approach on ease of舱 | agents-from-scratch is for those who want absolute control over their AI agent development using only local resources and Python, focusing on deep learning without relying on external frameworks or cloud dependencies. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License | MIT License: Permissive licensing allowing free use and distribution for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [botpress](/tools/botpress-botpress.md) | [agents-from-scratch](/tools/pguso-agents-from-scratch.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 0d | 18d | | Open issues (now) | 48 | 3 | | Stars delta | +85 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | +26 (30d) | Unknown | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/botpress-botpress/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/pguso-agents-from-scratch/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: botpress - **Hosting:** self hosted - **Pricing:** freemium - **Adopt for:** Botpress is an open-source hub for building and deploying AI agents, including chatbots that integrate with LLMs like GPT. It offers TypeScript-based development, MIT-licensed projects, and a focused approach on ease of舱 - **License detail:** MIT License ## Decision facts: agents-from-scratch - **Requirements:** Min 8 GB RAM; Local large language model availability is critical as the tool does not utilize any cloud APIs. - **Adopt for:** agents-from-scratch is for those who want absolute control over their AI agent development using only local resources and Python, focusing on deep learning without relying on external frameworks or cloud dependencies. - **License detail:** MIT License: Permissive licensing allowing free use and distribution for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. ## Choose when ### Choose botpress if… - botpress is primarily TypeScript; agents-from-scratch is Python. - Tags unique to botpress: agent, ai, botpress, chatbot. - You need to build or update chatbots which leverage GPT/LLM technology effectively. ### Choose agents-from-scratch if… - agents-from-scratch is primarily Python; botpress is TypeScript. - Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Local large language model availability is critical as the tool does not utilize any cloud APIs.. - Tags unique to agents-from-scratch: agent-architecture, ai-agents, local-llm, no-framework. - You plan to teach yourself or others about the fundamentals of creating AI agents from ground zero with complete transparency into each layer of architecture. ## When NOT to use botpress - You seek proprietary or closed-source development tools that offer custom enterprise features not available in open-source alternatives. - If your project specifically requires languages other than TypeScript for bot development. - When looking for a tool with more stringent version control, as once an integration is made public on Botpress Hub, it cannot be updated. ## When NOT to use agents-from-scratch - You are working on an application that needs to be deployed quickly. The tool's approach from first principles can be time-consuming compared to using established frameworks. - If you need scalability or cloud capabilities such as easy scaling with demand, this tool will not provide these features since it strictly operates on local infrastructure. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between botpress and agents-from-scratch? botpress: The open-source hub to build & deploy GPT/LLM Agents. agents-from-scratch: Build AI agents locally without relying on frameworks or cloud APIs.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose botpress over agents-from-scratch? Choose botpress over agents-from-scratch when botpress is primarily TypeScript; agents-from-scratch is Python; Tags unique to botpress: agent, ai, botpress, chatbot; You need to build or update chatbots which leverage GPT/LLM technology effectively. ### When should I choose agents-from-scratch over botpress? Choose agents-from-scratch over botpress when agents-from-scratch is primarily Python; botpress is TypeScript; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Local large language model availability is critical as the tool does not utilize any cloud APIs.; Tags unique to agents-from-scratch: agent-architecture, ai-agents, local-llm, no-framework; You plan to teach yourself or others about the fundamentals of creating AI agents from ground zero with complete transparency into each layer of architecture. ### When should I avoid botpress? You seek proprietary or closed-source development tools that offer custom enterprise features not available in open-source alternatives. If your project specifically requires languages other than TypeScript for bot development. When looking for a tool with more stringent version control, as once an integration is made public on Botpress Hub, it cannot be updated. ### When should I avoid agents-from-scratch? You are working on an application that needs to be deployed quickly. The tool's approach from first principles can be time-consuming compared to using established frameworks. If you need scalability or cloud capabilities such as easy scaling with demand, this tool will not provide these features since it strictly operates on local infrastructure. ### Is botpress or agents-from-scratch more popular on GitHub? botpress has more GitHub stars (14,869 vs 954). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are botpress and agents-from-scratch open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (botpress: MIT, agents-from-scratch: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to botpress or agents-from-scratch? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [botpress alternatives](/tools/botpress-botpress/alternatives) and [agents-from-scratch alternatives](/tools/pguso-agents-from-scratch/alternatives) ([botpress markdown twin](/tools/botpress-botpress/alternatives.md), [agents-from-scratch markdown twin](/tools/pguso-agents-from-scratch/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/botpress-botpress-vs-pguso-agents-from-scratch.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, botpress or agents-from-scratch? botpress: Very active. agents-from-scratch: Active. 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 botpress and agents-from-scratch? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [botpress trust report](/tools/botpress-botpress/trust); [agents-from-scratch trust report](/tools/pguso-agents-from-scratch/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=botpress-botpress`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=botpress-botpress) - 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/_