--- title: "dyad vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/dyad-sh-dyad-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["dyad-sh-dyad", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # dyad vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick dyad if dyad is an open-source AI app builder for TypeScript-oriented projects with versatile integration options; 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 AI projects. [dyad](https://dyad.sh) reports 22k GitHub stars, 2.6k forks, and 340 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 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 [dyad's repository](https://github.com/dyad-sh/dyad) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [dyad](/tools/dyad-sh-dyad.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Local open-source AI app builder for power users | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 21,585 | 36,297 | | Forks | 2,638 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 340 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | dyad is an open-source AI app builder for TypeScript-oriented projects with versatile integration options. | 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 | Combines Apache 2.0 license and Fair Source License 1.1 Apache 2.0 for pro features, offering flexibility in usage but potential licensing complexity. | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [dyad](/tools/dyad-sh-dyad.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 1d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 340 | 219 | | Stars delta | +360 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +50 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/dyad-sh-dyad/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: dyad - **Adopt for:** dyad is an open-source AI app builder for TypeScript-oriented projects with versatile integration options. - **License detail:** Combines Apache 2.0 license and Fair Source License 1.1 Apache 2.0 for pro features, offering flexibility in usage but potential licensing complexity. ## 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 dyad if… - License: dyad is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to dyad: ai-app-builder, anthropic, artificial-intelligence, bolt. - dyad ships an MCP server manifest. - Developing local AI applications requires a flexible framework like dyad that supports multiple LLM frameworks and integrates seamlessly with NextJS and Vercel. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, dyad is Other. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - Also covers AI Agents. - AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use dyad - Avoid using dyad if you require extensive support from proprietary frameworks not included in its ecosystem. - Not recommended for projects with strict licensing constraints that cannot accommodate dyad's mix of open-source and fair-source licensing models. ## 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 dyad and AgentGPT? dyad: Local open-source AI app builder for power users. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose dyad over AgentGPT? Choose dyad over AgentGPT when License: dyad is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to dyad: ai-app-builder, anthropic, artificial-intelligence, bolt; dyad ships an MCP server manifest; Developing local AI applications requires a flexible framework like dyad that supports multiple LLM frameworks and integrates seamlessly with NextJS and Vercel. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over dyad? Choose AgentGPT over dyad when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, dyad is Other; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid dyad? Avoid using dyad if you require extensive support from proprietary frameworks not included in its ecosystem. Not recommended for projects with strict licensing constraints that cannot accommodate dyad's mix of open-source and fair-source licensing models. ### 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 dyad or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 21,585). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are dyad and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dyad: Other, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to dyad or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [dyad alternatives](/tools/dyad-sh-dyad/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([dyad markdown twin](/tools/dyad-sh-dyad/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/dyad-sh-dyad-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, dyad or AgentGPT? dyad: 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 dyad and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [dyad trust report](/tools/dyad-sh-dyad/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=dyad-sh-dyad`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=dyad-sh-dyad) - 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/_