--- title: "cuga-agent vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/cuga-project-cuga-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["cuga-project-cuga-agent", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # cuga-agent vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick cuga-agent if cUGA is an open-source agent for managing complex enterprise tasks on the web and APIs with strong emphasis on composable architecture and policy-aware features; 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. [cuga-agent](https://cuga.dev) reports 877 GitHub stars, 152 forks, and 179 open issues, last pushed Sep 11, 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 [cuga-agent's repository](https://github.com/cuga-project/cuga-agent) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [cuga-agent](/tools/cuga-project-cuga-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | CUGA is an open-source generalist agent for enterprise complex task execution on web and APIs | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 877 | 36,297 | | Forks | 152 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 179 | 219 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | CUGA is an open-source agent for managing complex enterprise tasks on the web and APIs with strong emphasis on composable architecture and policy-aware features. | 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 | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [cuga-agent](/tools/cuga-project-cuga-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 0d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 179 | 219 | | Stars delta | +11 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +21 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/cuga-project-cuga-agent/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: cuga-agent - **Adopt for:** CUGA is an open-source agent for managing complex enterprise tasks on the web and APIs with strong emphasis on composable architecture and policy-aware features. ## 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 cuga-agent if… - cuga-agent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: cuga-agent is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to cuga-agent: coding-agent, computer-use, enterprise, generalist-agent. - You need precise control over agent configuration including tools, API integrations, LLM selection, and policies. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; cuga-agent is Python. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, cuga-agent is Other. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - Also covers Developer Tools. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use cuga-agent - If your enterprise cannot support Python 3.12+ and the uv package manager prerequisites. - In scenarios where a non-customizable, cloud-managed agent service is preferred over a self-hosted solution. ## 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 cuga-agent and AgentGPT? cuga-agent: CUGA is an open-source generalist agent for enterprise complex task execution on web and APIs. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose cuga-agent over AgentGPT? Choose cuga-agent over AgentGPT when cuga-agent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: cuga-agent is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to cuga-agent: coding-agent, computer-use, enterprise, generalist-agent; You need precise control over agent configuration including tools, API integrations, LLM selection, and policies. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over cuga-agent? Choose AgentGPT over cuga-agent when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; cuga-agent is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, cuga-agent is Other; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid cuga-agent? If your enterprise cannot support Python 3.12+ and the uv package manager prerequisites. In scenarios where a non-customizable, cloud-managed agent service is preferred over a self-hosted solution. ### 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 cuga-agent or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 877). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are cuga-agent and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cuga-agent: Other, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to cuga-agent or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [cuga-agent alternatives](/tools/cuga-project-cuga-agent/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([cuga-agent markdown twin](/tools/cuga-project-cuga-agent/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/cuga-project-cuga-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, cuga-agent or AgentGPT? cuga-agent: 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 cuga-agent and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [cuga-agent trust report](/tools/cuga-project-cuga-agent/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=cuga-project-cuga-agent`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=cuga-project-cuga-agent) - 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/_