--- title: "selfhost-ai vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["kossakovsky-selfhost-ai", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # selfhost-ai vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Aug 21, 2026* ## Verdict Pick selfhost-ai if selfhost-ai offers a self-contained suite for deploying multiple AI tools with automated HTTPS setup and one-command deployment, acting as an open alternative to cloud-based services like Zapier; 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. [selfhost-ai](https://github.com/kossakovsky/selfhost-ai#readme) reports 919 GitHub stars, 233 forks, and 4 open issues, last pushed Jul 24, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [selfhost-ai's repository](https://github.com/kossakovsky/selfhost-ai) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [selfhost-ai](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Self-hosted AI automation platform | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 919 | 36,304 | | Forks | 233 | 9,288 | | Open issues | 4 | 219 | | Language | Shell | TypeScript | | Adopt for | selfhost-ai offers a self-contained suite for deploying multiple AI tools with automated HTTPS setup and one-command deployment, acting as an open alternative to cloud-based services like Zapier. | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools, Model Training, Vector Databases | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [selfhost-ai](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 27d | 466d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 4 | 219 | | Stars delta | +17 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | +4 (30d) | Unknown | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: selfhost-ai - **Adopt for:** selfhost-ai offers a self-contained suite for deploying multiple AI tools with automated HTTPS setup and one-command deployment, acting as an open alternative to cloud-based services like Zapier. ## Decision facts: AgentGPT - **Adopt for:** 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 ## Choose when ### Choose selfhost-ai if… - selfhost-ai is primarily Shell; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: selfhost-ai is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to selfhost-ai: ai-agents, automation, chatgpt-alternative, docker. - Also covers Model Training, Vector Databases. - Self-hosted deployments aiming for centralized AI automation that includes n8n, Ollama, Flowise, RAG, Supabase, and other tools with a single command. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; selfhost-ai is Shell. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, selfhost-ai is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use selfhost-ai - Organizations seeking fully managed AI automation solutions where setup and maintenance are handled by the service provider. - Businesses preferring to avoid the overhead of managing self-hosted environments, including hardware requirements and system updates. ## 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 ## Common questions ### What is the difference between selfhost-ai and AgentGPT? selfhost-ai: Self-hosted AI automation platform. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose selfhost-ai over AgentGPT? Choose selfhost-ai over AgentGPT when selfhost-ai is primarily Shell; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: selfhost-ai is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to selfhost-ai: ai-agents, automation, chatgpt-alternative, docker; Also covers Model Training, Vector Databases; Self-hosted deployments aiming for centralized AI automation that includes n8n, Ollama, Flowise, RAG, Supabase, and other tools with a single command. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over selfhost-ai? Choose AgentGPT over selfhost-ai when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; selfhost-ai is Shell; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, selfhost-ai is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid selfhost-ai? Organizations seeking fully managed AI automation solutions where setup and maintenance are handled by the service provider. Businesses preferring to avoid the overhead of managing self-hosted environments, including hardware requirements and system updates. ### 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 selfhost-ai or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 919). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are selfhost-ai and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (selfhost-ai: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to selfhost-ai or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [selfhost-ai alternatives](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([selfhost-ai markdown twin](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/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/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, selfhost-ai or AgentGPT? selfhost-ai: 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 selfhost-ai and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [selfhost-ai trust report](/tools/kossakovsky-selfhost-ai/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kossakovsky-selfhost-ai`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kossakovsky-selfhost-ai) - 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/_