--- title: "moby vs AutoGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/moby-moby-vs-significant-gravitas-autogpt" tools: ["moby-moby", "significant-gravitas-autogpt"] --- # moby vs AutoGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick moby if moby is an open-source project for building container-based systems, initially comprising components from Docker, focusing on code contributions, bug fixes, and improvements; pick AutoGPT if autoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. [moby](https://mobyproject.org/) reports 72k GitHub stars, 19k forks, and 3.9k open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [AutoGPT](https://agpt.co) has 187k stars, 46k forks, and 593 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [moby's repository](https://github.com/moby/moby) and [AutoGPT's repository](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT). | | [moby](/tools/moby-moby.md) | [AutoGPT](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | The Moby Project - a collaborative project for the container ecosystem to assemble container-based systems | Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters | | Stars | 72,110 | 187,424 | | Forks | 19,235 | 46,006 | | Open issues | 3,906 | 593 | | Language | Go | Python | | Adopt for | Moby is an open-source project for building container-based systems, initially comprising components from Docker, focusing on code contributions, bug fixes, and improvements. | AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | AutoGPT's `autogpt_platform/` component is licensed under Polyform Shield, which is free for personal and internal business use but cannot be sold as a competing hosted service. The `classic/` and all | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [moby](/tools/moby-moby.md) | [AutoGPT](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 3.9k | 593 | | Stars delta | +158 (30d) | +801 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +50 (30d) | +76 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/moby-moby/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: moby - **Adopt for:** Moby is an open-source project for building container-based systems, initially comprising components from Docker, focusing on code contributions, bug fixes, and improvements. ## Decision facts: AutoGPT - **Adopt for:** AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. - **License detail:** AutoGPT's `autogpt_platform/` component is licensed under Polyform Shield, which is free for personal and internal business use but cannot be sold as a competing hosted service. The `classic/` and all ## Choose when ### Choose moby if… - moby is primarily Go; AutoGPT is Python. - License: moby is Apache-2.0, AutoGPT is Other. - Tags unique to moby: community-driven, container-ecosystem, containers, docker. - moby ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you need an upstream project for Docker and other container-based systems, offering a collaborative environment for open-source contributions. ### Choose AutoGPT if… - AutoGPT is primarily Python; moby is Go. - License: AutoGPT is Other, moby is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence. - Also covers AI Agents. - When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers. ## When NOT to use moby - If you are looking for direct support or feature requests for Docker products, as Moby is not intended for such purposes. - When enterprise or commercial support is required, as Moby offers support on a best-efforts basis only, and you should consider Docker Desktop or Mirantis Container Runtime instead. - If your project cannot handle breaking API changes, as Moby includes significant changes in its releases, such as v29, which may require substantial adjustments to your codebase. ## When NOT to use AutoGPT - If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment. - When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you. - If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between moby and AutoGPT? moby: The Moby Project - a collaborative project for the container ecosystem to assemble container-based systems. AutoGPT: Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose moby over AutoGPT? Choose moby over AutoGPT when moby is primarily Go; AutoGPT is Python; License: moby is Apache-2.0, AutoGPT is Other; Tags unique to moby: community-driven, container-ecosystem, containers, docker; moby ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need an upstream project for Docker and other container-based systems, offering a collaborative environment for open-source contributions. ### When should I choose AutoGPT over moby? Choose AutoGPT over moby when AutoGPT is primarily Python; moby is Go; License: AutoGPT is Other, moby is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence; Also covers AI Agents; When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers. ### When should I avoid moby? If you are looking for direct support or feature requests for Docker products, as Moby is not intended for such purposes. When enterprise or commercial support is required, as Moby offers support on a best-efforts basis only, and you should consider Docker Desktop or Mirantis Container Runtime instead. If your project cannot handle breaking API changes, as Moby includes significant changes in its releases, such as v29, which may require substantial adjustments to your codebase. ### When should I avoid AutoGPT? If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment. When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you. If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support. ### Is moby or AutoGPT more popular on GitHub? AutoGPT has more GitHub stars (187,424 vs 72,110). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are moby and AutoGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (moby: Apache-2.0, AutoGPT: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to moby or AutoGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [moby alternatives](/tools/moby-moby/alternatives) and [AutoGPT alternatives](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/alternatives) ([moby markdown twin](/tools/moby-moby/alternatives.md), [AutoGPT markdown twin](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/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/moby-moby-vs-significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, moby or AutoGPT? moby: Very active. AutoGPT: Very active. 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 moby and AutoGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [moby trust report](/tools/moby-moby/trust); [AutoGPT trust report](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=moby-moby`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=moby-moby) - 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/_