--- title: "contexto vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/ekailabs-contexto-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["ekailabs-contexto", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # contexto vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [contexto](https://www.getcontexto.com) reports 620 GitHub stars, 22 forks, and 21 open issues, last pushed Jun 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 [contexto's repository](https://github.com/ekailabs/contexto) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [contexto](/tools/ekailabs-contexto.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Context Engine for long-running AI agents | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 620 | 36,297 | | Forks | 22 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 21 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Contexto is a context engine for long-running AI agents, supporting OpenClaw and Hermes, with managed hosting 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 | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [contexto](/tools/ekailabs-contexto.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 100d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 21 | 219 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/ekailabs-contexto/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: contexto - **Hosting:** managed - Managed hosting is available, eliminating the need to run retrieval infrastructure yourself. - **Requirements:** Built specifically for OpenClaw and Hermes. - **Adopt for:** Contexto is a context engine for long-running AI agents, supporting OpenClaw and Hermes, with managed hosting options. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0 ## 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 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. ### 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 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 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 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](/tools/ekailabs-contexto/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([contexto markdown twin](/tools/ekailabs-contexto/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/ekailabs-contexto-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) 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](/tools/ekailabs-contexto/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=ekailabs-contexto`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=ekailabs-contexto) - 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/_