--- title: "9router vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/decolua-9router-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["decolua-9router", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # 9router vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick 9router if 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities; 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 their. [9router](https://9router.com) reports 29k GitHub stars, 5.4k forks, and 2.1k open issues, last pushed Sep 10, 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 [9router's repository](https://github.com/decolua/9router) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [9router](/tools/decolua-9router.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Unlimited FREE AI coding with auto-fallback and token-saving features | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 29,223 | 36,297 | | Forks | 5,390 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 2,142 | 219 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities. | 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 | MIT | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [9router](/tools/decolua-9router.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 7d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 2.1k | 219 | | Stars delta | +6.5k (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +921 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/decolua-9router/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: 9router - **Adopt for:** 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities. ## 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 9router if… - 9router is primarily JavaScript; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: 9router is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to 9router: ai-agents, ai-gateway, anthropic, chatgpt. - When you need to maximize the use of your paid AI coding subscriptions by integrating with free fallback options. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; 9router is JavaScript. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, 9router is MIT. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use 9router - If you require a single, high-performance AI coding tool without the complexity of managing fallbacks and multiple providers. - When you need a solution that does not involve setting up a local gateway and configuring endpoints for different AI models. - If you are working in an environment where the use of free or fallback AI models is not acceptable due to security or compliance reasons. - When you are looking for a tool that does not require manual configuration of API keys and endpoints for each AI model you wish to use. ## 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 9router and AgentGPT? 9router: Unlimited FREE AI coding with auto-fallback and token-saving features. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose 9router over AgentGPT? Choose 9router over AgentGPT when 9router is primarily JavaScript; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: 9router is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to 9router: ai-agents, ai-gateway, anthropic, chatgpt; When you need to maximize the use of your paid AI coding subscriptions by integrating with free fallback options. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over 9router? Choose AgentGPT over 9router when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; 9router is JavaScript; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, 9router is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid 9router? If you require a single, high-performance AI coding tool without the complexity of managing fallbacks and multiple providers. When you need a solution that does not involve setting up a local gateway and configuring endpoints for different AI models. If you are working in an environment where the use of free or fallback AI models is not acceptable due to security or compliance reasons. When you are looking for a tool that does not require manual configuration of API keys and endpoints for each AI model you wish to use. ### 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 9router or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 29,223). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are 9router and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (9router: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to 9router or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [9router alternatives](/tools/decolua-9router/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([9router markdown twin](/tools/decolua-9router/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/decolua-9router-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, 9router or AgentGPT? 9router: 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 9router and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [9router trust report](/tools/decolua-9router/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=decolua-9router`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=decolua-9router) - 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/_