--- title: "surf vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/e2b-dev-surf-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["e2b-dev-surf", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # surf vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick surf if surf is an AI agent that automates interaction within E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language commands; 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. [surf](https://surf.e2b.dev) reports 870 GitHub stars, 143 forks, and 8 open issues, last pushed Sep 9, 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 [surf's repository](https://github.com/e2b-dev/surf) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [surf](/tools/e2b-dev-surf.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | AI agent powered by OpenAI for interacting with E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 870 | 36,297 | | Forks | 143 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 8 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Surf is an AI agent that automates interaction within E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language commands. | 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 | Apache-2.0, providing free use, modification, and distribution with conditions that ensure legal use and attribution. | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [surf](/tools/e2b-dev-surf.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 10d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 8 | 219 | | Stars delta | +27 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/e2b-dev-surf/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: surf - **Pricing:** freemium - Free for usage under the Apache license; premium features or services may incur additional fees depending on OpenAI's and E2B’s policies. - **Adopt for:** Surf is an AI agent that automates interaction within E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language commands. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0, providing free use, modification, and distribution with conditions that ensure legal use and attribution. ## 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 surf if… - License: surf is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Pricing: Free for usage under the Apache license; premium features or services may incur additional fees depending on OpenAI's and E2B’s policies.. - Tags unique to surf: ai, automation, cua, desktop. - When you need to interact with E2B’s specific virtual desktop environment and require seamless natural language understanding capabilities from OpenAI. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, surf is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - 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 surf - Avoid using Surf if your projects do not involve E2B’s virtual desktop environment or if you require integration with other specific virtual desktop software unsupported by this tool. - Do not opt for Surf if you need direct control over the execution of tasks and prefer manual interaction rather than relying on AI to interpret commands. ## 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 surf and AgentGPT? surf: AI agent powered by OpenAI for interacting with E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose surf over AgentGPT? Choose surf over AgentGPT when License: surf is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Pricing: Free for usage under the Apache license; premium features or services may incur additional fees depending on OpenAI's and E2B’s policies.; Tags unique to surf: ai, automation, cua, desktop; When you need to interact with E2B’s specific virtual desktop environment and require seamless natural language understanding capabilities from OpenAI. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over surf? Choose AgentGPT over surf when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, surf is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; 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 surf? Avoid using Surf if your projects do not involve E2B’s virtual desktop environment or if you require integration with other specific virtual desktop software unsupported by this tool. Do not opt for Surf if you need direct control over the execution of tasks and prefer manual interaction rather than relying on AI to interpret commands. ### 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 surf or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 870). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are surf and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (surf: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to surf or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [surf alternatives](/tools/e2b-dev-surf/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([surf markdown twin](/tools/e2b-dev-surf/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/e2b-dev-surf-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, surf or AgentGPT? surf: 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 surf and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [surf trust report](/tools/e2b-dev-surf/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=e2b-dev-surf`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=e2b-dev-surf) - 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/_