Comparison
firecrawl vs agentql
Verdict
Pick firecrawl when firecrawl is primarily TypeScript; agentql is Python; pick agentql when agentql is primarily Python; firecrawl is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | firecrawl | agentql |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (4d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- firecrawl
- The API to search, scrape, and interact with the web at scale. 🔥
- agentql
- AgentQL is a suite of tools for connecting your AI to the web. Featuring a query language and Playwright integrations for interacting with elements and extracting data quickly, precisely, and at scale
Stars
- firecrawl
- 149k
- agentql
- 1.4k
Forks
- firecrawl
- 8.5k
- agentql
- 161
Open issues
- firecrawl
- 395
- agentql
- 8
Language
- firecrawl
- TypeScript
- agentql
- Python
Adopt for
- firecrawl
- FireCrawl is an API-driven toolkit built for conducting scalable searches, scraping tasks, and interactive operations with the web using AI agents.
- agentql
- -
Persona
- firecrawl
- -
- agentql
- -
Runtime
- firecrawl
- -
- agentql
- -
License
- firecrawl
- AGPL-3.0 license requires that any changes to FireCrawl's source code also be made available as free software when the adapted version is used.
- agentql
- MIT
Last pushed
- firecrawl
- Jul 11, 2026
- agentql
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- firecrawl
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- agentql
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- firecrawl
- 0d
- agentql
- 4d
Open issues (now)
- firecrawl
- 395
- agentql
- 8
Full report
- firecrawl
- Trust report
- agentql
- Trust report
Choose firecrawl if…
- firecrawl is primarily TypeScript; agentql is Python.
- License: firecrawl is AGPL-3.0, agentql is MIT.
- FireCrawl can be deployed on your infrastructure, giving you complete control over where and how the API interacts with web data.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to firecrawl: ai-agents, crawler, scraping, search.
- When you need to automate complex web interactions that require understanding context or content from multiple sources, leveraging its AI agent capabilities.
When NOT to use firecrawl
- For lightweight scraping tasks where minimal data extraction is sufficient and speed is of utmost importance without the need for advanced AI analysis.
- If you require open-source components under a license other than AGPL-3.0, as this license may impose certain restrictions on derivative works.
Choose agentql if…
- agentql is primarily Python; firecrawl is TypeScript.
- License: agentql is MIT, firecrawl is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to agentql: agent, ai, aiagent, automation.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
When NOT to use agentql
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tinyfish-io/agentql) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (tinyfish-io/agentql) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (tinyfish-io/agentql) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: firecrawl 149k · agentql 1.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between firecrawl and agentql?
- firecrawl: The API to search, scrape, and interact with the web at scale. 🔥. agentql: AgentQL is a suite of tools for connecting your AI to the web. Featuring a query language and Playwright integrations for interacting with elements and extracting data quickly, precisely, and at scale. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose firecrawl over agentql?
- Choose firecrawl over agentql when firecrawl is primarily TypeScript; agentql is Python; License: firecrawl is AGPL-3.0, agentql is MIT; FireCrawl can be deployed on your infrastructure, giving you complete control over where and how the API interacts with web data; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Tags unique to firecrawl: ai-agents, crawler, scraping, search; When you need to automate complex web interactions that require understanding context or content from multiple sources, leveraging its AI agent capabilities.
- When should I choose agentql over firecrawl?
- Choose agentql over firecrawl when agentql is primarily Python; firecrawl is TypeScript; License: agentql is MIT, firecrawl is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to agentql: agent, ai, aiagent, automation; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I avoid firecrawl?
- For lightweight scraping tasks where minimal data extraction is sufficient and speed is of utmost importance without the need for advanced AI analysis. If you require open-source components under a license other than AGPL-3.0, as this license may impose certain restrictions on derivative works.
- When should I avoid agentql?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is firecrawl or agentql more popular on GitHub?
- firecrawl has more GitHub stars (149,109 vs 1,419). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are firecrawl and agentql open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (firecrawl: AGPL-3.0, agentql: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to firecrawl or agentql?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at firecrawl alternatives and agentql alternatives (firecrawl markdown twin, agentql 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, firecrawl or agentql?
- firecrawl: Very active. agentql: Very active. 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 firecrawl and agentql?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: firecrawl trust report; agentql trust report.