Comparison
mcp-use vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude; 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-use | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d 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
- mcp-use
- MCP framework for AI Agents development
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- mcp-use
- 10k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- mcp-use
- 1.4k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- mcp-use
- 122
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- mcp-use
- TypeScript
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- mcp-use
- The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
- 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-use
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- mcp-use
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- mcp-use
- MIT
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- mcp-use
- Jul 25, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- mcp-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp-use
- Very active (96%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- mcp-use
- 0d
- AgentGPT
- 466d
Archived on GitHub
- mcp-use
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- mcp-use
- 122
- AgentGPT
- 219
Full report
- mcp-use
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose mcp-use if…
- License: mcp-use is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt.
- If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
When NOT to use mcp-use
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript.
- Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- 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 (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 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-use 10k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-use and AgentGPT?
- mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-use over AgentGPT?
- Choose mcp-use over AgentGPT when License: mcp-use is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt; If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over mcp-use?
- Choose AgentGPT over mcp-use when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-use is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; 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-use?
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript. Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
- 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-use or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 10,372). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-use and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-use: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-use or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-use alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (mcp-use 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-use or AgentGPT?
- mcp-use: 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 mcp-use and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-use trust report; AgentGPT trust report.