Comparison
openagent vs OpenRath
Verdict
Pick openagent if openAgent integrates OpenAI and Dify, focusing on deep reasoning loops, visual workflows, RAG, and agent delegation in Python under MIT license; pick OpenRath if openRath highlights its unique capabilities in managing multi-agent workflows dynamically, offering an open-source runtime with Python integration that rivals PyTorch but focuses on AI agents and their sessions.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openagent | OpenRath |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (34d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (4d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 2w · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- openagent
- Harness architecture for rapidly building vertical AI agents
- OpenRath
- An open-source runtime for dynamic multi-agent workflows
Stars
- openagent
- 792
- OpenRath
- 1.1k
Forks
- openagent
- 80
- OpenRath
- 52
Open issues
- openagent
- 46
- OpenRath
- 4
Language
- openagent
- Python
- OpenRath
- Python
Adopt for
- openagent
- OpenAgent integrates OpenAI and Dify, focusing on deep reasoning loops, visual workflows, RAG, and agent delegation in Python under MIT license.
- OpenRath
- OpenRath highlights its unique capabilities in managing multi-agent workflows dynamically, offering an open-source runtime with Python integration that rivals PyTorch but focuses on AI agents and their sessions.
Persona
- openagent
- -
- OpenRath
- -
Runtime
- openagent
- -
- OpenRath
- -
License
- openagent
- MIT
- OpenRath
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- openagent
- Jul 17, 2026
- OpenRath
- Jul 22, 2026
Categories
- openagent
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- OpenRath
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- openagent
- Steady (60%)
- OpenRath
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- openagent
- 34d
- OpenRath
- 4d
Open issues (now)
- openagent
- 46
- OpenRath
- 4
Stars delta
- openagent
- +21 (30d)
- OpenRath
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- openagent
- +1 (30d)
- OpenRath
- Unknown
Owner type
- openagent
- User
- OpenRath
- Organization
Full report
- openagent
- Trust report
- OpenRath
- Trust report
Choose openagent if…
- License: openagent is MIT, OpenRath is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to openagent: agent, ai, celery, deepagents.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- Need integration of OpenAI and Dify functionalities.
When NOT to use openagent
- Projects requiring only basic AI functionality without deep reasoning loops or RAG.
- Teams preferring non-Python environments for AI agent development.
Choose OpenRath if…
- License: OpenRath is BSD-3-Clause, openagent is MIT.
- Tags unique to OpenRath: agent-framework, agentic-ai, memory, multi-agent-systems.
- You need to simulate complex interactions between multiple AI agents in real-time scenarios where dynamic changes are frequent.
When NOT to use OpenRath
- If you are working on single-agent tasks with limited or no need for interaction between agents, OpenRath's capabilities may be overkill.
- When your focus is exclusively on model training rather than runtime workflows and interactions, other libraries or frameworks might offer more direct support.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Haohao-end/openagent) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (Haohao-end/openagent) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Last push (Haohao-end/openagent) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (Rath-Team/OpenRath) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (Rath-Team/OpenRath) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (Rath-Team/OpenRath) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openagent 792 · OpenRath 1.1k (synced Aug 21, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openagent and OpenRath?
- openagent: Harness architecture for rapidly building vertical AI agents. OpenRath: An open-source runtime for dynamic multi-agent workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openagent over OpenRath?
- Choose openagent over OpenRath when License: openagent is MIT, OpenRath is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to openagent: agent, ai, celery, deepagents; Also covers Vector Databases; Need integration of OpenAI and Dify functionalities.
- When should I choose OpenRath over openagent?
- Choose OpenRath over openagent when License: OpenRath is BSD-3-Clause, openagent is MIT; Tags unique to OpenRath: agent-framework, agentic-ai, memory, multi-agent-systems; You need to simulate complex interactions between multiple AI agents in real-time scenarios where dynamic changes are frequent.
- When should I avoid openagent?
- Projects requiring only basic AI functionality without deep reasoning loops or RAG. Teams preferring non-Python environments for AI agent development.
- When should I avoid OpenRath?
- If you are working on single-agent tasks with limited or no need for interaction between agents, OpenRath's capabilities may be overkill. When your focus is exclusively on model training rather than runtime workflows and interactions, other libraries or frameworks might offer more direct support.
- Is openagent or OpenRath more popular on GitHub?
- OpenRath has more GitHub stars (1,100 vs 792). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openagent and OpenRath open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openagent: MIT, OpenRath: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to openagent or OpenRath?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openagent alternatives and OpenRath alternatives (openagent markdown twin, OpenRath 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, openagent or OpenRath?
- openagent: Steady. OpenRath: 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 openagent and OpenRath?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openagent trust report; OpenRath trust report.