Comparison
kong vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick kong if kong is Lua-based and Apache-2.0 licensed for API and AI gateway purposes; pick AgentGPT if agentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects.
Markdown twin · kong alternatives · AgentGPT alternatives
GraphCanon updated 2w
Trust & integrity
| Signal | kong | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Archived (466d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · 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
- kong
- The API and AI Gateway
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- kong
- 44k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- kong
- 5.2k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- kong
- 167
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- kong
- Lua
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- kong
- Kong is Lua-based and Apache-2.0 licensed for API and AI gateway purposes.
- AgentGPT
- AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects
Persona
- kong
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- kong
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- kong
- Apache-2.0
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- kong
- Jul 22, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- kong
- Developer Tools
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- kong
- Very active (96%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- kong
- 3d
- AgentGPT
- 466d
Archived on GitHub
- kong
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- kong
- 167
- AgentGPT
- 219
Full report
- kong
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose kong if…
- kong is primarily Lua; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: kong is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to kong: ai-gateway, api-gateway, cloud-native, kubernetes.
- requires Lua scripting
When NOT to use kong
- prefers non-Lua languages
- seeks competitor-native AI capabilities
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; kong is Lua.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, kong is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI
When NOT to use AgentGPT
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Kong/kong) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (Kong/kong) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (Kong/kong) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: kong 44k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between kong and AgentGPT?
- kong: The API and AI Gateway. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose kong over AgentGPT?
- Choose kong over AgentGPT when kong is primarily Lua; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: kong is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to kong: ai-gateway, api-gateway, cloud-native, kubernetes; requires Lua scripting.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over kong?
- Choose AgentGPT over kong when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; kong is Lua; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, kong is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I avoid kong?
- prefers non-Lua languages seeks competitor-native AI capabilities
- When should I avoid AgentGPT?
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
- Is kong or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- kong has more GitHub stars (43,858 vs 36,304). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are kong and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (kong: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to kong or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at kong alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (kong markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, kong or AgentGPT?
- kong: Very active. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 kong and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: kong trust report; AgentGPT trust report.