Comparison
agentic_security vs garak
Verdict
Pick agentic_security if agentic Security is an agent-based framework for scanning vulnerabilities in large language models with a Python-based toolkit for robust security assessments via fuzz testing; pick garak if lLM Vulnerability Scanner.
Markdown twin · agentic_security alternatives · garak alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentic_security | garak |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (35d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal 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 | Published findings 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
- agentic_security
- Agentic LLM Vulnerability Scanner / AI red teaming kit
- garak
- LLM vulnerability scanner
Stars
- agentic_security
- 1.9k
- garak
- 8.7k
Forks
- agentic_security
- 270
- garak
- 1.1k
Open issues
- agentic_security
- 70
- garak
- 374
Language
- agentic_security
- Python
- garak
- Python
Adopt for
- agentic_security
- Agentic Security is an agent-based framework for scanning vulnerabilities in large language models with a Python-based toolkit for robust security assessments via fuzz testing.
- garak
- LLM Vulnerability Scanner
Persona
- agentic_security
- -
- garak
- -
Runtime
- agentic_security
- -
- garak
- -
License
- agentic_security
- Apache-2.0 - Permissive license encouraging free use and modification under the condition of preserving notices.
- garak
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- agentic_security
- Jun 23, 2026
- garak
- Aug 4, 2026
Categories
- agentic_security
- Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
- garak
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentic_security
- Steady (60%)
- garak
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentic_security
- 35d
- garak
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentic_security
- 70
- garak
- 374
Owner type
- agentic_security
- User
- garak
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- agentic_security
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- garak
- Published findings
Full report
- agentic_security
- Trust report
- garak
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · agentic_security: Python runtime · garak: Python runtime
Choose agentic_security if…
- Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, red-teaming, security-assessment.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- agentic_security ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Developers need to ensure their LLMs are secure from jailbreak attempts and vulnerabilities.
When NOT to use agentic_security
- Teams require solutions that do not involve agent frameworks for vulnerability scanning.
- Projects seek a no-fuzz-testing approach for evaluating LLM security.
Choose garak if…
- Tags unique to garak: ai, security-scanners, vulnerability-assessment.
- When needing to assess the security and reliability of language models specifically using a tool developed by NVIDIA.
- More GitHub stars (8.7k vs 1.9k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use garak
- When the targeted model is not supported by 'garak', such as some specialized API-based generators that need specific configurations beyond setting environment variables.
- If real-time updates are necessary, as the PyPI version of garak might lag behind the development version available on GitHub.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (msoedov/agentic_security) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- GitHub forks (msoedov/agentic_security) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Last push (msoedov/agentic_security) · observed Jun 23, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (NVIDIA/garak) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- GitHub forks (NVIDIA/garak) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- Last push (NVIDIA/garak) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentic_security 1.9k · garak 8.7k (synced Jul 28, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentic_security and garak?
- agentic_security: Agentic LLM Vulnerability Scanner / AI red teaming kit. garak: LLM vulnerability scanner. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentic_security over garak?
- Choose agentic_security over garak when Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, red-teaming, security-assessment; Also covers LLM Frameworks; agentic_security ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Developers need to ensure their LLMs are secure from jailbreak attempts and vulnerabilities.
- When should I choose garak over agentic_security?
- Choose garak over agentic_security when Tags unique to garak: ai, security-scanners, vulnerability-assessment; When needing to assess the security and reliability of language models specifically using a tool developed by NVIDIA; More GitHub stars (8.7k vs 1.9k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid agentic_security?
- Teams require solutions that do not involve agent frameworks for vulnerability scanning. Projects seek a no-fuzz-testing approach for evaluating LLM security.
- When should I avoid garak?
- When the targeted model is not supported by 'garak', such as some specialized API-based generators that need specific configurations beyond setting environment variables. If real-time updates are necessary, as the PyPI version of garak might lag behind the development version available on GitHub.
- Is agentic_security or garak more popular on GitHub?
- garak has more GitHub stars (8,696 vs 1,943). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentic_security and garak open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentic_security: Apache-2.0, garak: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentic_security or garak?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentic_security alternatives and garak alternatives (agentic_security markdown twin, garak 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, agentic_security or garak?
- agentic_security: Steady. garak: 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 agentic_security and garak?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentic_security trust report; garak trust report.