Comparison
cuga-agent vs agent-kernel
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 agent-kernel if agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cuga-agent | agent-kernel |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- cuga-agent
- CUGA is an open-source generalist agent for enterprise complex task execution on web and APIs
- agent-kernel
- The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents
Stars
- cuga-agent
- 877
- agent-kernel
- 188
Forks
- cuga-agent
- 152
- agent-kernel
- 86
Open issues
- cuga-agent
- 179
- agent-kernel
- 137
Language
- cuga-agent
- Python
- agent-kernel
- Python
Adopt for
- cuga-agent
- 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.
- agent-kernel
- Agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A.
Persona
- cuga-agent
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
Runtime
- cuga-agent
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
License
- cuga-agent
- Other
- agent-kernel
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- cuga-agent
- Sep 11, 2026
- agent-kernel
- Sep 11, 2026
Categories
- cuga-agent
- AI Agents
- agent-kernel
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- cuga-agent
- 0d
- agent-kernel
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- cuga-agent
- 179
- agent-kernel
- 137
Stars delta
- cuga-agent
- +11 (30d)
- agent-kernel
- +75 (30d)
Open issues delta
- cuga-agent
- +21 (30d)
- agent-kernel
- +9 (30d)
Full report
- cuga-agent
- Trust report
- agent-kernel
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · cuga-agent: Python runtime · agent-kernel: Python runtime
Choose cuga-agent if…
- License: cuga-agent is Other, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to cuga-agent: coding-agent, computer-use, generalist-agent, guardrails.
- cuga-agent ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need precise control over agent configuration including tools, API integrations, LLM selection, and policies.
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.
Choose agent-kernel if…
- License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, cuga-agent is Other.
- Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module..
- Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure.
- If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
When NOT to use agent-kernel
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers.
- When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (cuga-project/cuga-agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (cuga-project/cuga-agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (cuga-project/cuga-agent) · observed Sep 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cuga-agent 877 · agent-kernel 188 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cuga-agent and agent-kernel?
- cuga-agent: CUGA is an open-source generalist agent for enterprise complex task execution on web and APIs. agent-kernel: The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cuga-agent over agent-kernel?
- Choose cuga-agent over agent-kernel when License: cuga-agent is Other, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to cuga-agent: coding-agent, computer-use, generalist-agent, guardrails; cuga-agent ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need precise control over agent configuration including tools, API integrations, LLM selection, and policies.
- When should I choose agent-kernel over cuga-agent?
- Choose agent-kernel over cuga-agent when License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, cuga-agent is Other; Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module.; Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure; If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
- 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 agent-kernel?
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers. When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
- Is cuga-agent or agent-kernel more popular on GitHub?
- cuga-agent has more GitHub stars (877 vs 188). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cuga-agent and agent-kernel open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cuga-agent: Other, agent-kernel: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cuga-agent or agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cuga-agent alternatives and agent-kernel alternatives (cuga-agent markdown twin, agent-kernel 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, cuga-agent or agent-kernel?
- cuga-agent: Very active. agent-kernel: 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 cuga-agent and agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cuga-agent trust report; agent-kernel trust report.