Comparison
ix vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick ix if ix is an autonomous GPT-4 agent platform built using Python and Docker, licensed under MIT; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ix | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (225d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Archived (466d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings 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
- ix
- Autonomous GPT-4 agent platform
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- ix
- 1.0k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- ix
- 128
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- ix
- 15
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- ix
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- ix
- ix is an autonomous GPT-4 agent platform built using Python and Docker, licensed under MIT.
- 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
- ix
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- ix
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- ix
- MIT
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- ix
- Jan 1, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- ix
- AI Agents
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ix
- Slowing (36%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- ix
- 225d
- AgentGPT
- 466d
Archived on GitHub
- ix
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- ix
- 15
- AgentGPT
- 219
Stars delta
- ix
- -1 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- ix
- 0 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
Owner type
- ix
- User
- AgentGPT
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- ix
- Published findings
- AgentGPT
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose ix if…
- ix is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: ix is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to ix: ai, gpt-4, openai, python.
- Use ix when you need a customizable Python-based environment for developing and deploying GPT-4 agents using Docker.
When NOT to use ix
- Avoid using ix if your project does not benefit from or is incompatible with Docker containerization.
- If you prefer a platform without the requirement of Python 3.8 or higher for its CLI operations, consider other tools that do not have this prerequisite.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; ix is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, ix is MIT.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 (kreneskyp/ix) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (kreneskyp/ix) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Last push (kreneskyp/ix) · observed Jan 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 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: ix 1.0k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Aug 14, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ix and AgentGPT?
- ix: Autonomous GPT-4 agent platform. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ix over AgentGPT?
- Choose ix over AgentGPT when ix is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: ix is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to ix: ai, gpt-4, openai, python; Use ix when you need a customizable Python-based environment for developing and deploying GPT-4 agents using Docker.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over ix?
- Choose AgentGPT over ix when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; ix is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, ix is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I avoid ix?
- Avoid using ix if your project does not benefit from or is incompatible with Docker containerization. If you prefer a platform without the requirement of Python 3.8 or higher for its CLI operations, consider other tools that do not have this prerequisite.
- 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 ix or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 1,044). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ix and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ix: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to ix or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ix alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (ix 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, ix or AgentGPT?
- ix: Slowing. 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 ix and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ix trust report; AgentGPT trust report.