---
title: "deepteam vs hello-agents"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/confident-ai-deepteam-vs-datawhalechina-hello-agents"
tools: ["confident-ai-deepteam", "datawhalechina-hello-agents"]
---

# deepteam vs hello-agents

*GraphCanon updated Jul 15, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick deepteam when license: deepteam is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other; pick hello-agents when license: hello-agents is Other, deepteam is Apache-2.0.

[deepteam](https://trydeepteam.com) reports 2.2k GitHub stars, 356 forks, and 49 open issues, last pushed Jul 8, 2026. [hello-agents](https://hello-agents.datawhale.cc) has 65k stars, 8.1k forks, and 144 open issues, last pushed Jul 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [deepteam's repository](https://github.com/confident-ai/deepteam) and [hello-agents's repository](https://github.com/datawhalechina/hello-agents).

| | [deepteam](/tools/confident-ai-deepteam.md) | [hello-agents](/tools/datawhalechina-hello-agents.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | DeepTeam is a framework to red team LLMs and AI agents. | Course on building intelligent agents from scratch |
| Stars | 2,217 | 65,432 |
| Forks | 356 | 8,109 |
| Open issues | 49 | 144 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Adopt for | - | hello-agents is a comprehensive guide and hands-on tutorial for developing AI agents using LLMs (Large Language Models) and RAG methods. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | hello-agents is covered under an unconventional license which may require further review before usage. |
| Categories | AI Agents, LLM Frameworks | AI Agents, LLM Frameworks |

## Trust and health

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

| | [deepteam](/tools/confident-ai-deepteam.md) | [hello-agents](/tools/datawhalechina-hello-agents.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 6d | 0d |
| Open issues (now) | 49 | 144 |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/confident-ai-deepteam/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/datawhalechina-hello-agents/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: hello-agents

- **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed
- **Adopt for:** hello-agents is a comprehensive guide and hands-on tutorial for developing AI agents using LLMs (Large Language Models) and RAG methods.
- **License detail:** hello-agents is covered under an unconventional license which may require further review before usage.

## Choose when

### Choose deepteam if…

- License: deepteam is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other.
- Tags unique to deepteam: llm-guardrails, llm-red-teaming, llm-safety, llm-seecurity.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (49).

### Choose hello-agents if…

- License: hello-agents is Other, deepteam is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed.
- Tags unique to hello-agents: agent, llm, rag, tutorial.
- You should use hello-agents if you are interested in practical, step-by-step instructions on building intelligent agents from the ground up.

## When NOT to use deepteam

- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.

## When NOT to use hello-agents

- Avoid using hello-agents if you are looking for a quick, superficial introduction to AI agents; this tool focuses heavily on in-depth learning and practical application.
- Do not opt for hello-agents if you want a more general AI development resource; unlike some competitors, it has a narrower focus specifically on agent creation with advanced methods like LLMs and RAG.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between deepteam and hello-agents?

deepteam: DeepTeam is a framework to red team LLMs and AI agents.. hello-agents: Course on building intelligent agents from scratch. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose deepteam over hello-agents?

Choose deepteam over hello-agents when License: deepteam is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other; Tags unique to deepteam: llm-guardrails, llm-red-teaming, llm-safety, llm-seecurity; Leaner open-issue backlog (49).

### When should I choose hello-agents over deepteam?

Choose hello-agents over deepteam when License: hello-agents is Other, deepteam is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed; Tags unique to hello-agents: agent, llm, rag, tutorial; You should use hello-agents if you are interested in practical, step-by-step instructions on building intelligent agents from the ground up.

### When should I avoid deepteam?

AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.

### When should I avoid hello-agents?

Avoid using hello-agents if you are looking for a quick, superficial introduction to AI agents; this tool focuses heavily on in-depth learning and practical application. Do not opt for hello-agents if you want a more general AI development resource; unlike some competitors, it has a narrower focus specifically on agent creation with advanced methods like LLMs and RAG.

### Is deepteam or hello-agents more popular on GitHub?

hello-agents has more GitHub stars (65,432 vs 2,217). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are deepteam and hello-agents open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (deepteam: Apache-2.0, hello-agents: Other).

### Where can I find alternatives to deepteam or hello-agents?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [deepteam alternatives](/tools/confident-ai-deepteam/alternatives) and [hello-agents alternatives](/tools/datawhalechina-hello-agents/alternatives) ([deepteam markdown twin](/tools/confident-ai-deepteam/alternatives.md), [hello-agents markdown twin](/tools/datawhalechina-hello-agents/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/confident-ai-deepteam-vs-datawhalechina-hello-agents.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, deepteam or hello-agents?

deepteam: Very active. hello-agents: Very 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 deepteam and hello-agents?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [deepteam trust report](/tools/confident-ai-deepteam/trust); [hello-agents trust report](/tools/datawhalechina-hello-agents/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

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

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