--- title: "idun-agent-platform vs continuum" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/idun-group-idun-agent-platform-vs-shyftlabs-continuum" tools: ["idun-group-idun-agent-platform", "shyftlabs-continuum"] --- # idun-agent-platform vs continuum *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick idun-agent-platform if idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO; pick continuum if continuum is an agent runtime platform by ShyftLabs for building and orchestrating AI agents using Dockerized infrastructure profiles to manage dependencies and environment configurations. [idun-agent-platform](https://idun-group.com/engine) reports 199 GitHub stars, 13 forks, and 110 open issues, last pushed Aug 6, 2026. [continuum](https://docs.continuum.shyftlabs.io/) has 84 stars, 11 forks, and 14 open issues, last pushed Sep 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [idun-agent-platform's repository](https://github.com/Idun-Group/idun-agent-platform) and [continuum's repository](https://github.com/shyftlabs/continuum). | | [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) | [continuum](/tools/shyftlabs-continuum.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service | Agent runtime by ShyftLabs | | Stars | 199 | 84 | | Forks | 13 | 11 | | Open issues | 110 | 14 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO. | Continuum is an agent runtime platform by ShyftLabs for building and orchestrating AI agents using Dockerized infrastructure profiles to manage dependencies and environment configurations. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 License requires derivative works to also be open source. | Continuum is available under the Apache License 2.0, allowing for broad usage with attribution required. | | Categories | AI Agents, Inference & Serving | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) | [continuum](/tools/shyftlabs-continuum.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 36d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 110 | 14 | | Stars delta | +2 (30d) | +5 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +2 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/shyftlabs-continuum/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) - Python runtime; [continuum](/tools/shyftlabs-continuum.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: idun-agent-platform - **Pricing:** freemium - Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM - **Adopt for:** idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO. - **License detail:** GPL-3.0 License requires derivative works to also be open source. ## Decision facts: continuum - **Requirements:** Requires Docker; Python version 3.13+ required. - **Adopt for:** Continuum is an agent runtime platform by ShyftLabs for building and orchestrating AI agents using Dockerized infrastructure profiles to manage dependencies and environment configurations. - **License detail:** Continuum is available under the Apache License 2.0, allowing for broad usage with attribution required. ## Choose when ### Choose idun-agent-platform if… - License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, continuum is Apache-2.0. - Pricing: Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM. - Tags unique to idun-agent-platform: a2a-protocol, ag-ui-protocol, agent-platform, agents. - Also covers Inference & Serving. - When you want to deploy production-ready AI agents using a self-hosted platform that supports both LangGraph and Google ADK. ### Choose continuum if… - License: continuum is Apache-2.0, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0. - Requirements: Requires Docker; Python version 3.13+ required.. - Tags unique to continuum: agent-framework, ai-agents, llm-framework. - Also covers Evaluation & Observability. - continuum ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - Use Continuum when you require fine-grained control over the operational environments of your AI agents through its minimal, standard, or full infrastructure profiles. ## When NOT to use idun-agent-platform - When vendor lock-in is not an issue, because idun-agent-platform emphasizes being self-hosted with no dependency on external vendors. - If your project does not need or cannot accommodate the GPL-3.0 license requirement for open-source projects that use this platform. - For simple agent deployments without a need for advanced features like AG-UI copilotkit API, detailed guardrails, or out-of-the-box observability features. ## When NOT to use continuum - Avoid using Continuum if you prefer a setup without Docker dependencies for running your AI agents as it heavily relies on Dockerized infrastructure. - If the specific use case does not need extensive observability or complex runtime configurations, then alternatives with less overhead might be more suitable. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between idun-agent-platform and continuum? idun-agent-platform: Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service. continuum: Agent runtime by ShyftLabs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose idun-agent-platform over continuum? Choose idun-agent-platform over continuum when License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, continuum is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Tags unique to idun-agent-platform: a2a-protocol, ag-ui-protocol, agent-platform, agents; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you want to deploy production-ready AI agents using a self-hosted platform that supports both LangGraph and Google ADK. ### When should I choose continuum over idun-agent-platform? Choose continuum over idun-agent-platform when License: continuum is Apache-2.0, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Python version 3.13+ required.; Tags unique to continuum: agent-framework, ai-agents, llm-framework; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; continuum ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use Continuum when you require fine-grained control over the operational environments of your AI agents through its minimal, standard, or full infrastructure profiles. ### When should I avoid idun-agent-platform? When vendor lock-in is not an issue, because idun-agent-platform emphasizes being self-hosted with no dependency on external vendors. If your project does not need or cannot accommodate the GPL-3.0 license requirement for open-source projects that use this platform. For simple agent deployments without a need for advanced features like AG-UI copilotkit API, detailed guardrails, or out-of-the-box observability features. ### When should I avoid continuum? Avoid using Continuum if you prefer a setup without Docker dependencies for running your AI agents as it heavily relies on Dockerized infrastructure. If the specific use case does not need extensive observability or complex runtime configurations, then alternatives with less overhead might be more suitable. ### Is idun-agent-platform or continuum more popular on GitHub? idun-agent-platform has more GitHub stars (199 vs 84). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are idun-agent-platform and continuum open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (idun-agent-platform: GPL-3.0, continuum: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to idun-agent-platform or continuum? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [idun-agent-platform alternatives](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/alternatives) and [continuum alternatives](/tools/shyftlabs-continuum/alternatives) ([idun-agent-platform markdown twin](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/alternatives.md), [continuum markdown twin](/tools/shyftlabs-continuum/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/idun-group-idun-agent-platform-vs-shyftlabs-continuum.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, idun-agent-platform or continuum? idun-agent-platform: Steady. continuum: 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 idun-agent-platform and continuum? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [idun-agent-platform trust report](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/trust); [continuum trust report](/tools/shyftlabs-continuum/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=idun-group-idun-agent-platform`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=idun-group-idun-agent-platform) - 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/_