Comparison
habitat-lab vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick habitat-lab if habitat-Lab is a Python library for training embodied AI agents in virtual environments through deep and reinforcement learning techniques; 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.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 21, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | habitat-lab | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (136d since push) As of Sep 21, 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 21, 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 Jul 11, 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
- habitat-lab
- A modular high-level library to train embodied AI agents
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- habitat-lab
- 3.1k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- habitat-lab
- 690
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- habitat-lab
- 390
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- habitat-lab
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- habitat-lab
- Habitat-Lab is a Python library for training embodied AI agents in virtual environments through deep and reinforcement learning techniques.
- 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
- habitat-lab
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- habitat-lab
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- habitat-lab
- MIT
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- habitat-lab
- May 7, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- habitat-lab
- AI Agents, Computer Vision
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- habitat-lab
- Slowing (36%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- habitat-lab
- 136d
- AgentGPT
- 497d
Archived on GitHub
- habitat-lab
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- habitat-lab
- 390
- AgentGPT
- 219
Stars delta
- habitat-lab
- +56 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- -7 (30d)
Open issues delta
- habitat-lab
- +2 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- habitat-lab
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose habitat-lab if…
- habitat-lab is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: habitat-lab is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Python >=3.9 is required along with cmake>=3.14 for installation; For users working on machines equipped with NVIDIA GPUs, nvidia-docker installation is necessary to run the provided Docker containers.
- Tags unique to habitat-lab: ai, computer-vision, deep-learning, reinforcement learning.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- Use Habitat-Lab when your project requires the simulation of complex environments for embodied AI tasks, such as navigation and interaction with objects
When NOT to use habitat-lab
- Avoid Habitat-Lab if the computational resources required for running the simulations exceed what is available or feasible in terms of cost
- Do not use Habitat-Lab when the project is solely focused on real-world data and does not necessitate virtual training environments, as setting up such a library might add unnecessary complexity
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; habitat-lab is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, habitat-lab is MIT.
- 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 (facebookresearch/habitat-lab) · observed Sep 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (facebookresearch/habitat-lab) · observed Sep 21, 2026
- Last push (facebookresearch/habitat-lab) · observed May 7, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 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: habitat-lab 3.1k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Sep 21, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between habitat-lab and AgentGPT?
- habitat-lab: A modular high-level library to train embodied AI agents. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose habitat-lab over AgentGPT?
- Choose habitat-lab over AgentGPT when habitat-lab is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: habitat-lab is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Python >=3.9 is required along with cmake>=3.14 for installation; For users working on machines equipped with NVIDIA GPUs, nvidia-docker installation is necessary to run the provided Docker containers; Tags unique to habitat-lab: ai, computer-vision, deep-learning, reinforcement learning; Also covers Computer Vision; Use Habitat-Lab when your project requires the simulation of complex environments for embodied AI tasks, such as navigation and interaction with objects.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over habitat-lab?
- Choose AgentGPT over habitat-lab when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; habitat-lab is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, habitat-lab is MIT; 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 habitat-lab?
- Avoid Habitat-Lab if the computational resources required for running the simulations exceed what is available or feasible in terms of cost Do not use Habitat-Lab when the project is solely focused on real-world data and does not necessitate virtual training environments, as setting up such a library might add unnecessary complexity
- 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 habitat-lab or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 3,138). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are habitat-lab and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (habitat-lab: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to habitat-lab or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at habitat-lab alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (habitat-lab 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, habitat-lab or AgentGPT?
- habitat-lab: 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 habitat-lab and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: habitat-lab trust report; AgentGPT trust report.