--- title: "parlant vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/emcie-co-parlant-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["emcie-co-parlant", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # parlant vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Aug 20, 2026* ## 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. [parlant](https://www.parlant.io) reports 18k GitHub stars, 1.6k forks, and 42 open issues, last pushed Jul 12, 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 [parlant's repository](https://github.com/emcie-co/parlant) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [parlant](/tools/emcie-co-parlant.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Build reliable customer-facing AI agents with Parlant: an interaction control harness optimized for controlled, consistent, and predictable LLM interactions. | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 18,253 | 36,304 | | Forks | 1,551 | 9,288 | | Open issues | 42 | 219 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | 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 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 | Parlant is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for unrestricted commercial use as long as proper attribution is given. | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [parlant](/tools/emcie-co-parlant.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 38d | 466d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 42 | 219 | | Stars delta | +74 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | +3 (30d) | Unknown | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/emcie-co-parlant/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: parlant - **Pricing:** freemium - The open-source version offers community-supported functionalities which are free to use but might lack advanced support services. - **Adopt for:** 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. - **License detail:** Parlant is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for unrestricted commercial use as long as proper attribution is given. ## 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 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. ### 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 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 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 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 (36,304 vs 18,253). 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](/tools/emcie-co-parlant/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([parlant markdown twin](/tools/emcie-co-parlant/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/emcie-co-parlant-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) 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](/tools/emcie-co-parlant/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=emcie-co-parlant`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=emcie-co-parlant) - 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/_