Comparison
contexto vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick contexto if contexto is a context engine for long-running AI agents, supporting OpenClaw and Hermes, with managed hosting 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.
Markdown twin · contexto alternatives · AgentGPT alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | contexto | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (100d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (497d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- contexto
- Context Engine for long-running AI agents
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- contexto
- 620
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- contexto
- 22
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- contexto
- 21
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- contexto
- TypeScript
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- contexto
- Contexto is a context engine for long-running AI agents, supporting OpenClaw and Hermes, with managed hosting options.
- AgentGPT
- 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
- contexto
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- contexto
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- contexto
- Apache-2.0
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- contexto
- Jun 10, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- contexto
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- contexto
- Slowing (36%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- contexto
- 100d
- AgentGPT
- 497d
Archived on GitHub
- contexto
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- contexto
- 21
- AgentGPT
- 219
Full report
- contexto
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose contexto if…
- License: contexto is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Managed hosting is available, eliminating the need to run retrieval infrastructure yourself.
- Requirements: Built specifically for OpenClaw and Hermes..
- Tags unique to contexto: apache 2.0, context-engine, hermes, long-running agents.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When you are developing long-running AI agents that require reliable context management.
When NOT to use contexto
- If your AI agent does not require long-term context management or operates in short sessions.
- When you are not using OpenClaw or Hermes and prefer a context engine that supports a wider range of frameworks.
- If you need full control over your retrieval infrastructure and prefer not to use managed hosting services.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, contexto is Apache-2.0.
- 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 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
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ekailabs/contexto) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ekailabs/contexto) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ekailabs/contexto) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: contexto 620 · AgentGPT 36k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between contexto and AgentGPT?
- contexto: Context Engine for long-running AI agents. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose contexto over AgentGPT?
- Choose contexto over AgentGPT when License: contexto is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Managed hosting is available, eliminating the need to run retrieval infrastructure yourself; Requirements: Built specifically for OpenClaw and Hermes.; Tags unique to contexto: apache 2.0, context-engine, hermes, long-running agents; Also covers Data & Retrieval; When you are developing long-running AI agents that require reliable context management.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over contexto?
- Choose AgentGPT over contexto when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, contexto is Apache-2.0; 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 contexto?
- If your AI agent does not require long-term context management or operates in short sessions. When you are not using OpenClaw or Hermes and prefer a context engine that supports a wider range of frameworks. If you need full control over your retrieval infrastructure and prefer not to use managed hosting services.
- 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 contexto or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 620). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are contexto and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (contexto: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to contexto or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at contexto alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (contexto markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, contexto or AgentGPT?
- contexto: Slowing. 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 contexto and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: contexto trust report; AgentGPT trust report.