Comparison
kalliope vs agent-kernel
Verdict
Pick kalliope if kalliope is an open-source Python framework designed for the development of customizable personal assistants, featuring robust speech recognition and synthesis capabilities; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | kalliope | agent-kernel |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1124d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- kalliope
- A framework for creating personal assistants
- agent-kernel
- The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents
Stars
- kalliope
- 1.8k
- agent-kernel
- 113
Forks
- kalliope
- 231
- agent-kernel
- 60
Open issues
- kalliope
- 27
- agent-kernel
- 128
Language
- kalliope
- Python
- agent-kernel
- Python
Adopt for
- kalliope
- Kalliope is an open-source Python framework designed for the development of customizable personal assistants, featuring robust speech recognition and synthesis capabilities.
- agent-kernel
- 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
- kalliope
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
Runtime
- kalliope
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
License
- kalliope
- GPL-3.0
- agent-kernel
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- kalliope
- Jul 2, 2023
- agent-kernel
- Aug 7, 2026
Categories
- kalliope
- AI Agents, Speech & Audio
- agent-kernel
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- kalliope
- Dormant (18%)
- agent-kernel
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- kalliope
- 1124d
- agent-kernel
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- kalliope
- 27
- agent-kernel
- 128
Full report
- kalliope
- Trust report
- agent-kernel
- Trust report
Choose kalliope if…
- License: kalliope is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to kalliope: bot-creation, personal-assistant, speech-recognition, speech-synthesis.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
- If you need to create a personal assistant with speech interaction capabilities on a Linux environment, especially using Raspberry Pi platforms.
When NOT to use kalliope
- In case proprietary or permissive licensing is required as Kalliope operates under GNU General Public License v3.0.
- For projects lacking a Linux environment, particularly if hardware such as Raspberry Pi is not preferred or suitable for your needs.
Choose agent-kernel if…
- License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, kalliope 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 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (kalliope-project/kalliope) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (kalliope-project/kalliope) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (kalliope-project/kalliope) · observed Jul 2, 2023
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub forks (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Last push (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: kalliope 1.8k · agent-kernel 113 (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between kalliope and agent-kernel?
- kalliope: A framework for creating personal assistants. 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 kalliope over agent-kernel?
- Choose kalliope over agent-kernel when License: kalliope is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to kalliope: bot-creation, personal-assistant, speech-recognition, speech-synthesis; Also covers Speech & Audio; If you need to create a personal assistant with speech interaction capabilities on a Linux environment, especially using Raspberry Pi platforms.
- When should I choose agent-kernel over kalliope?
- Choose agent-kernel over kalliope when License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, kalliope 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 kalliope?
- In case proprietary or permissive licensing is required as Kalliope operates under GNU General Public License v3.0. For projects lacking a Linux environment, particularly if hardware such as Raspberry Pi is not preferred or suitable for your needs.
- 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 kalliope or agent-kernel more popular on GitHub?
- kalliope has more GitHub stars (1,768 vs 113). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are kalliope and agent-kernel open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (kalliope: GPL-3.0, agent-kernel: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to kalliope or agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at kalliope alternatives and agent-kernel alternatives (kalliope markdown twin, agent-kernel 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, kalliope or agent-kernel?
- kalliope: Dormant. 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 kalliope and agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: kalliope trust report; agent-kernel trust report.