Comparison
autogen vs tutor-gpt
Verdict
Pick autogen when autogen is primarily Python; tutor-gpt is TypeScript; pick tutor-gpt when tutor-gpt is primarily TypeScript; autogen is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | autogen | tutor-gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (87d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (141d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
- tutor-gpt
- AI tutor powered by Theory-of-Mind reasoning
Stars
- autogen
- 60k
- tutor-gpt
- 912
Forks
- autogen
- 9.0k
- tutor-gpt
- 97
Open issues
- autogen
- 945
- tutor-gpt
- 4
Language
- autogen
- Python
- tutor-gpt
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models.
- tutor-gpt
- -
Persona
- autogen
- -
- tutor-gpt
- -
Runtime
- autogen
- -
- tutor-gpt
- -
License
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
- tutor-gpt
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
- tutor-gpt
- Feb 20, 2026
Categories
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- tutor-gpt
- Computer Vision, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- autogen
- Steady (60%)
- tutor-gpt
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- autogen
- 87d
- tutor-gpt
- 141d
Open issues (now)
- autogen
- 945
- tutor-gpt
- 4
Full report
- autogen
- Trust report
- tutor-gpt
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · autogen: Node.js runtime · tutor-gpt: Node.js runtime
Choose autogen if…
- autogen is primarily Python; tutor-gpt is TypeScript.
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, tutor-gpt is GPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure..
- Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, autogen, autogen-ecosystem.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
When NOT to use autogen
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework.
- When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited.
- You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as `playwright/mcp`, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities.
Choose tutor-gpt if…
- tutor-gpt is primarily TypeScript; autogen is Python.
- License: tutor-gpt is GPL-3.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Tags unique to tutor-gpt: education, hacktoberfest, literacy, machine-learning.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- tutor-gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use tutor-gpt
- Last GitHub push was 142 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 20, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on tutor-gpt.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (plastic-labs/tutor-gpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (plastic-labs/tutor-gpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (plastic-labs/tutor-gpt) · observed Feb 20, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: autogen 60k · tutor-gpt 912 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between autogen and tutor-gpt?
- autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. tutor-gpt: AI tutor powered by Theory-of-Mind reasoning. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose autogen over tutor-gpt?
- Choose autogen over tutor-gpt when autogen is primarily Python; tutor-gpt is TypeScript; License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, tutor-gpt is GPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure.; Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, autogen, autogen-ecosystem; Also covers AI Agents; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
- When should I choose tutor-gpt over autogen?
- Choose tutor-gpt over autogen when tutor-gpt is primarily TypeScript; autogen is Python; License: tutor-gpt is GPL-3.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Tags unique to tutor-gpt: education, hacktoberfest, literacy, machine-learning; Also covers Computer Vision; tutor-gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I avoid autogen?
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework. When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited. You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as
playwright/mcp, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities. - When should I avoid tutor-gpt?
- Last GitHub push was 142 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 20, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on tutor-gpt. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is autogen or tutor-gpt more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (59,658 vs 912). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are autogen and tutor-gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (autogen: CC-BY-4.0, tutor-gpt: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to autogen or tutor-gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at autogen alternatives and tutor-gpt alternatives (autogen markdown twin, tutor-gpt 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, autogen or tutor-gpt?
- autogen: Steady. tutor-gpt: Slowing. 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 autogen and tutor-gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: autogen trust report; tutor-gpt trust report.