Comparison
mcp-agent vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick mcp-agent if allows creation of efficient AI agents via Model Context Protocol with workflow patterns; 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 | mcp-agent | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (181d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Archived (466d 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
- mcp-agent
- Build effective AI agents with Model Context Protocol.
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- mcp-agent
- 8.5k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- mcp-agent
- 866
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- mcp-agent
- 140
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- mcp-agent
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- mcp-agent
- Allows creation of efficient AI agents via Model Context Protocol with workflow patterns
- 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
- mcp-agent
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- mcp-agent
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- mcp-agent
- Apache-2.0
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- mcp-agent
- Jan 25, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- mcp-agent
- AI Agents
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp-agent
- Slowing (36%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- mcp-agent
- 181d
- AgentGPT
- 466d
Archived on GitHub
- mcp-agent
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- mcp-agent
- 140
- AgentGPT
- 219
Full report
- mcp-agent
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose mcp-agent if…
- mcp-agent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai-agents, llm, mcp.
- Need to implement the Model Context Protocol specifically in your agent development
When NOT to use mcp-agent
- Require a more customizable approach beyond pre-defined protocol and workflows
- Project demands specific AI frameworks unsupported by Model Context Protocol directly
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp-agent is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 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: mcp-agent 8.5k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-agent and AgentGPT?
- mcp-agent: Build effective AI agents with Model Context Protocol.. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-agent over AgentGPT?
- Choose mcp-agent over AgentGPT when mcp-agent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai-agents, llm, mcp; Need to implement the Model Context Protocol specifically in your agent development.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over mcp-agent?
- Choose AgentGPT over mcp-agent when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp-agent is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; 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 mcp-agent?
- Require a more customizable approach beyond pre-defined protocol and workflows Project demands specific AI frameworks unsupported by Model Context Protocol directly
- 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 mcp-agent or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 8,478). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-agent and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-agent: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-agent or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-agent alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (mcp-agent 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, mcp-agent or AgentGPT?
- mcp-agent: 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 mcp-agent and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-agent trust report; AgentGPT trust report.