Comparison
parlant vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick parlant if parlant is a specialized interaction control harness designed to ensure that AI agents, particularly those in customer service roles, behave predictably and align with predefined rules; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | parlant | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (69d since push) As of Sep 20, 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 20, 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 6, 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
- parlant
- Build reliable customer-facing AI agents with Parlant: an interaction control harness optimized for controlled, consistent, and predictable LLM interactions.
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- parlant
- 18k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- parlant
- 1.6k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- parlant
- 41
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- parlant
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- parlant
- Parlant is a specialized interaction control harness designed to ensure that AI agents, particularly those in customer service roles, behave predictably and align with predefined rules.
- 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
- parlant
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- parlant
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- parlant
- Parlant is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for unrestricted commercial use as long as proper attribution is given.
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- parlant
- Jul 12, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- parlant
- AI Agents
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- parlant
- Steady (60%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- parlant
- 69d
- AgentGPT
- 497d
Archived on GitHub
- parlant
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- parlant
- 41
- AgentGPT
- 219
Stars delta
- parlant
- +35 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- -7 (30d)
Open issues delta
- parlant
- -1 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- parlant
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose parlant if…
- parlant is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: parlant is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Pricing: The open-source version offers community-supported functionalities which are free to use but might lack advanced support services..
- Tags unique to parlant: ai-agents, ai-alignment, customer-service, customer-success.
- When you need precise control over the actions of AI agents based on specific conditions or observations.
When NOT to use parlant
- When the requirements for agent interactions do not demand granular rules based on observable user behavior or conditions, making this level of control unnecessary.
- In cases where the flexibility and spontaneous responses from general-purpose LLMs are preferred without being restricted by controlled guidelines.
- If your project involves minimal interaction types that can be managed with less sophisticated frameworks, thus negating the need for Parlant's advanced condition setting capabilities.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; parlant is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, parlant is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 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 (emcie-co/parlant) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (emcie-co/parlant) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (emcie-co/parlant) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 6, 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: parlant 18k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between parlant and AgentGPT?
- parlant: Build reliable customer-facing AI agents with Parlant: an interaction control harness optimized for controlled, consistent, and predictable LLM interactions.. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose parlant over AgentGPT?
- Choose parlant over AgentGPT when parlant is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: parlant is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Pricing: The open-source version offers community-supported functionalities which are free to use but might lack advanced support services.; Tags unique to parlant: ai-agents, ai-alignment, customer-service, customer-success; When you need precise control over the actions of AI agents based on specific conditions or observations.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over parlant?
- Choose AgentGPT over parlant when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; parlant is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, parlant is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; 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 parlant?
- When the requirements for agent interactions do not demand granular rules based on observable user behavior or conditions, making this level of control unnecessary. In cases where the flexibility and spontaneous responses from general-purpose LLMs are preferred without being restricted by controlled guidelines. If your project involves minimal interaction types that can be managed with less sophisticated frameworks, thus negating the need for Parlant's advanced condition setting capabilities.
- 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 parlant or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 18,288). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are parlant and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (parlant: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to parlant or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at parlant alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (parlant 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, parlant or AgentGPT?
- parlant: Steady. 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 parlant and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: parlant trust report; AgentGPT trust report.