---
title: "electerm vs AgentGPT"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/electerm-electerm-vs-reworkd-agentgpt"
tools: ["electerm-electerm", "reworkd-agentgpt"]
---

# electerm vs AgentGPT

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick electerm when electerm is primarily JavaScript; AgentGPT is TypeScript; pick AgentGPT when agentGPT is primarily TypeScript; electerm is JavaScript.

[electerm](https://electerm.org) reports 14k GitHub stars, 1.2k forks, and 313 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 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 [electerm's repository](https://github.com/electerm/electerm) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT).

| | [electerm](/tools/electerm-electerm.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | 📻Terminal/ssh/sftp/ftp/telnet/serialport/RDP/VNC/Spice client(linux, mac, win) | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents |
| Stars | 14,459 | 36,264 |
| Forks | 1,155 | 9,303 |
| Open issues | 313 | 219 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| 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 |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [electerm](/tools/electerm-electerm.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) |
| Days since push | 0d | 438d |
| Archived on GitHub | No | Yes |
| Open issues (now) | 313 | 219 |
| Security scan | No MCP manifest | No lockfile |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/electerm-electerm/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) |

## 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 electerm if…

- electerm is primarily JavaScript; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: electerm is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to electerm: ai, electerm, electron, file-manager.

### Choose AgentGPT if…

- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; electerm is JavaScript.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, electerm is MIT.
- 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 electerm

- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## 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 electerm and AgentGPT?

electerm: 📻Terminal/ssh/sftp/ftp/telnet/serialport/RDP/VNC/Spice client(linux, mac, win). AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose electerm over AgentGPT?

Choose electerm over AgentGPT when electerm is primarily JavaScript; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: electerm is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to electerm: ai, electerm, electron, file-manager.

### When should I choose AgentGPT over electerm?

Choose AgentGPT over electerm when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; electerm is JavaScript; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, electerm is MIT; 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 electerm?

Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### 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 electerm or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?

AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 14,459). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are electerm and AgentGPT open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (electerm: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to electerm or AgentGPT?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [electerm alternatives](/tools/electerm-electerm/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([electerm markdown twin](/tools/electerm-electerm/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/electerm-electerm-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, electerm or AgentGPT?

electerm: 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 electerm and AgentGPT?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [electerm trust report](/tools/electerm-electerm/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=electerm-electerm`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=electerm-electerm)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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