--- title: "metamcp vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/metatool-ai-metamcp-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["metatool-ai-metamcp", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # metamcp vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick metamcp when license: metamcp is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; pick AgentGPT when license: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, metamcp is MIT. [metamcp](https://docs.metamcp.com) reports 2.5k GitHub stars, 376 forks, and 90 open issues, last pushed Jun 22, 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 [metamcp's repository](https://github.com/metatool-ai/metamcp) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [metamcp](/tools/metatool-ai-metamcp.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, Gateway in one docker | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 2,515 | 36,264 | | Forks | 376 | 9,303 | | Open issues | 90 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | 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 | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [metamcp](/tools/metatool-ai-metamcp.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 18d | 438d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 90 | 219 | | Security scan | No MCP manifest | No lockfile | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/metatool-ai-metamcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## 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 metamcp if… - License: metamcp is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to metamcp: mcp, mcp-gateway, mcp-host, mcp-middleware. - More recently updated (last pushed Jun 22, 2026). ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, metamcp is MIT. - 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 metamcp - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## 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 metamcp and AgentGPT? metamcp: MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, Gateway in one docker. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose metamcp over AgentGPT? Choose metamcp over AgentGPT when License: metamcp is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to metamcp: mcp, mcp-gateway, mcp-host, mcp-middleware; More recently updated (last pushed Jun 22, 2026). ### When should I choose AgentGPT over metamcp? Choose AgentGPT over metamcp when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, metamcp is MIT; 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 metamcp? Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ### 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 metamcp or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 2,515). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are metamcp and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (metamcp: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to metamcp or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [metamcp alternatives](/tools/metatool-ai-metamcp/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([metamcp markdown twin](/tools/metatool-ai-metamcp/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/metatool-ai-metamcp-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, metamcp or AgentGPT? metamcp: 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 metamcp and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [metamcp trust report](/tools/metatool-ai-metamcp/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=metatool-ai-metamcp`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=metatool-ai-metamcp) - 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/_