--- title: "idun-agent-platform vs agent-kernel" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/idun-group-idun-agent-platform-vs-yaalalabs-agent-kernel" tools: ["idun-group-idun-agent-platform", "yaalalabs-agent-kernel"] --- # idun-agent-platform vs agent-kernel *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 agent-kernel if agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A. [idun-agent-platform](https://idun-group.com/engine) reports 199 GitHub stars, 13 forks, and 110 open issues, last pushed Aug 6, 2026. [agent-kernel](https://kernel.yaala.ai/) has 188 stars, 86 forks, and 137 open issues, last pushed Sep 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [idun-agent-platform's repository](https://github.com/Idun-Group/idun-agent-platform) and [agent-kernel's repository](https://github.com/yaalalabs/agent-kernel). | | [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) | [agent-kernel](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service | The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents | | Stars | 199 | 188 | | Forks | 13 | 86 | | Open issues | 110 | 137 | | 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. | Agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 License requires derivative works to also be open source. | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Inference & Serving | AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) | [agent-kernel](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 36d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 110 | 137 | | Stars delta | +2 (30d) | +75 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +9 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **LangGraph**: [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) - LangGraph integration; [agent-kernel](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel.md) - LangGraph integration - **Python**: [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) - Python runtime; [agent-kernel](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel.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: agent-kernel - **Requirements:** It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module. - **Adopt for:** Agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A. ## Choose when ### Choose idun-agent-platform if… - License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel 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, agentic-ai. - 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 agent-kernel if… - License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0. - Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module.. - Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure. - If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites. ## 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 agent-kernel - If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers. - When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between idun-agent-platform and agent-kernel? idun-agent-platform: Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service. agent-kernel: The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose idun-agent-platform over agent-kernel? Choose idun-agent-platform over agent-kernel when License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel 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, agentic-ai; 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 agent-kernel over idun-agent-platform? Choose agent-kernel over idun-agent-platform when License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0; Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module.; Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure; If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites. ### 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 agent-kernel? If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers. When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment. ### Is idun-agent-platform or agent-kernel more popular on GitHub? idun-agent-platform has more GitHub stars (199 vs 188). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are idun-agent-platform and agent-kernel open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (idun-agent-platform: GPL-3.0, agent-kernel: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to idun-agent-platform or agent-kernel? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [idun-agent-platform alternatives](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/alternatives) and [agent-kernel alternatives](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel/alternatives) ([idun-agent-platform markdown twin](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/alternatives.md), [agent-kernel markdown twin](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel/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-yaalalabs-agent-kernel.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 agent-kernel? idun-agent-platform: Steady. agent-kernel: 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 agent-kernel? 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); [agent-kernel trust report](/tools/yaalalabs-agent-kernel/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/_