--- title: "magentic vs neuron-ai" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/jackmpcollins-magentic-vs-neuron-core-neuron-ai" tools: ["jackmpcollins-magentic", "neuron-core-neuron-ai"] --- # magentic vs neuron-ai *GraphCanon updated Jul 12, 2026* ## Verdict Pick magentic when magentic is primarily Python; neuron-ai is PHP; pick neuron-ai when neuron-ai is primarily PHP; magentic is Python. [magentic](https://magentic.dev/) reports 2.4k GitHub stars, 127 forks, and 49 open issues, last pushed Mar 11, 2026. [neuron-ai](https://docs.neuron-ai.dev) has 2.0k stars, 228 forks, and 13 open issues, last pushed Jul 3, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [magentic's repository](https://github.com/jackmpcollins/magentic) and [neuron-ai's repository](https://github.com/neuron-core/neuron-ai). | | [magentic](/tools/jackmpcollins-magentic.md) | [neuron-ai](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Seamlessly integrate LLMs as Python functions | The Agentic Framework of the PHP ecosystem to build production-ready AI driven applications. Connect components (LLMs, Tools, vector DBs, memory) to agents that can interact with your data. | | Stars | 2,412 | 2,007 | | Forks | 127 | 228 | | Open issues | 49 | 13 | | Language | Python | PHP | | Adopt for | - | Decision-critical facts about the neuron-ai framework | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | The neuron-ai framework is distributed under the MIT License, providing flexibility and wide usage rights with minimal obligations. | | Categories | AI Agents, LLM Frameworks | AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [magentic](/tools/jackmpcollins-magentic.md) | [neuron-ai](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 121d | 7d | | Open issues (now) | 49 | 13 | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/jackmpcollins-magentic/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: neuron-ai - **Requirements:** Requires Docker; Relies heavily on Docker for managing dependencies and testing which may impact set-up complexity. - **Adopt for:** Decision-critical facts about the neuron-ai framework - **License detail:** The neuron-ai framework is distributed under the MIT License, providing flexibility and wide usage rights with minimal obligations. ## Choose when ### Choose magentic if… - magentic is primarily Python; neuron-ai is PHP. - Tags unique to magentic: agentic, chatbot, chatgpt, gpt. - More GitHub stars (2.4k vs 2.0k) - visibility, not fit. ### Choose neuron-ai if… - neuron-ai is primarily PHP; magentic is Python. - Requirements: Requires Docker; Relies heavily on Docker for managing dependencies and testing which may impact set-up complexity.. - Tags unique to neuron-ai: agentic-ai, agentic-framework, agents, llm-inference. - Also covers Vector Databases. - If you are developing production-ready AI applications specifically with PHP, leveraging LLMs, tools, vector databases, and memory components in an agentic framework. ## When NOT to use magentic - Last GitHub push was 122 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 11, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on magentic. - AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. - LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. ## When NOT to use neuron-ai - When your development team does not have proficiency or familiarity with PHP as this framework is strictly designed around the PHP ecosystem. - If you are seeking a solution for environments that do not support Docker or require non-PHP languages, as neuron-ai is optimized for and tightly integrated within the PHP environment. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between magentic and neuron-ai? magentic: Seamlessly integrate LLMs as Python functions. neuron-ai: The Agentic Framework of the PHP ecosystem to build production-ready AI driven applications. Connect components (LLMs, Tools, vector DBs, memory) to agents that can interact with your data.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose magentic over neuron-ai? Choose magentic over neuron-ai when magentic is primarily Python; neuron-ai is PHP; Tags unique to magentic: agentic, chatbot, chatgpt, gpt; More GitHub stars (2.4k vs 2.0k) - visibility, not fit. ### When should I choose neuron-ai over magentic? Choose neuron-ai over magentic when neuron-ai is primarily PHP; magentic is Python; Requirements: Requires Docker; Relies heavily on Docker for managing dependencies and testing which may impact set-up complexity.; Tags unique to neuron-ai: agentic-ai, agentic-framework, agents, llm-inference; Also covers Vector Databases; If you are developing production-ready AI applications specifically with PHP, leveraging LLMs, tools, vector databases, and memory components in an agentic framework. ### When should I avoid magentic? Last GitHub push was 122 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 11, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on magentic. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. ### When should I avoid neuron-ai? When your development team does not have proficiency or familiarity with PHP as this framework is strictly designed around the PHP ecosystem. If you are seeking a solution for environments that do not support Docker or require non-PHP languages, as neuron-ai is optimized for and tightly integrated within the PHP environment. ### Is magentic or neuron-ai more popular on GitHub? magentic has more GitHub stars (2,412 vs 2,007). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are magentic and neuron-ai open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (magentic: MIT, neuron-ai: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to magentic or neuron-ai? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [magentic alternatives](/tools/jackmpcollins-magentic/alternatives) and [neuron-ai alternatives](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/alternatives) ([magentic markdown twin](/tools/jackmpcollins-magentic/alternatives.md), [neuron-ai markdown twin](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/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/jackmpcollins-magentic-vs-neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, magentic or neuron-ai? magentic: Slowing. neuron-ai: 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 magentic and neuron-ai? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [magentic trust report](/tools/jackmpcollins-magentic/trust); [neuron-ai trust report](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jackmpcollins-magentic`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jackmpcollins-magentic) - 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/_