--- title: "agentic_security vs ps-fuzz" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/msoedov-agentic-security-vs-prompt-security-ps-fuzz" tools: ["msoedov-agentic-security", "prompt-security-ps-fuzz"] --- # agentic_security vs ps-fuzz *GraphCanon updated Aug 5, 2026* ## Verdict Pick agentic_security when license: agentic_security is Apache-2.0, ps-fuzz is MIT; pick ps-fuzz when license: ps-fuzz is MIT, agentic_security is Apache-2.0. [agentic_security](https://agentic-security.vercel.app) reports 1.9k GitHub stars, 270 forks, and 70 open issues, last pushed Jun 23, 2026. [ps-fuzz](https://www.prompt.security/fuzzer) has 702 stars, 102 forks, and 20 open issues, last pushed Feb 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentic_security's repository](https://github.com/msoedov/agentic_security) and [ps-fuzz's repository](https://github.com/prompt-security/ps-fuzz). | | [agentic_security](/tools/msoedov-agentic-security.md) | [ps-fuzz](/tools/prompt-security-ps-fuzz.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Agentic LLM Vulnerability Scanner / AI red teaming kit | Test and harden system prompts for GenAI apps to ensure safety and security. | | Stars | 1,943 | 702 | | Forks | 270 | 102 | | Open issues | 70 | 20 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | 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. | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 - Permissive license encouraging free use and modification under the condition of preserving notices. | MIT | | Categories | Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks | Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [agentic_security](/tools/msoedov-agentic-security.md) | [ps-fuzz](/tools/prompt-security-ps-fuzz.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 35d | 169d | | Open issues (now) | 70 | 20 | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/msoedov-agentic-security/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/prompt-security-ps-fuzz/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [agentic_security](/tools/msoedov-agentic-security.md) - Python runtime; [ps-fuzz](/tools/prompt-security-ps-fuzz.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: agentic_security - **Adopt for:** 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. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0 - Permissive license encouraging free use and modification under the condition of preserving notices. ## Choose when ### Choose agentic_security if… - License: agentic_security is Apache-2.0, ps-fuzz is MIT. - Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, llm-evaluation, red-teaming. - 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. ### Choose ps-fuzz if… - License: ps-fuzz is MIT, agentic_security is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to ps-fuzz: ai-fuzzer, fuzzer, generative-ai, llm-fuzzer. - Also covers Developer Tools. - When you need to methodically test system prompts in generative AI applications for potential security flaws. ## 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. ## When NOT to use ps-fuzz - If your project does not involve generative AI applications or does not require prompt testing for security reasons. - For tasks unrelated to the hardening and evaluation of system prompts, as ps-fuzz is specifically designed for this purpose. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agentic_security and ps-fuzz? agentic_security: Agentic LLM Vulnerability Scanner / AI red teaming kit. ps-fuzz: Test and harden system prompts for GenAI apps to ensure safety and security.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agentic_security over ps-fuzz? Choose agentic_security over ps-fuzz when License: agentic_security is Apache-2.0, ps-fuzz is MIT; Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, llm-evaluation, red-teaming; 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 ps-fuzz over agentic_security? Choose ps-fuzz over agentic_security when License: ps-fuzz is MIT, agentic_security is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to ps-fuzz: ai-fuzzer, fuzzer, generative-ai, llm-fuzzer; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need to methodically test system prompts in generative AI applications for potential security flaws. ### 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 ps-fuzz? If your project does not involve generative AI applications or does not require prompt testing for security reasons. For tasks unrelated to the hardening and evaluation of system prompts, as ps-fuzz is specifically designed for this purpose. ### Is agentic_security or ps-fuzz more popular on GitHub? agentic_security has more GitHub stars (1,943 vs 702). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agentic_security and ps-fuzz open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentic_security: Apache-2.0, ps-fuzz: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to agentic_security or ps-fuzz? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentic_security alternatives](/tools/msoedov-agentic-security/alternatives) and [ps-fuzz alternatives](/tools/prompt-security-ps-fuzz/alternatives) ([agentic_security markdown twin](/tools/msoedov-agentic-security/alternatives.md), [ps-fuzz markdown twin](/tools/prompt-security-ps-fuzz/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/msoedov-agentic-security-vs-prompt-security-ps-fuzz.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agentic_security or ps-fuzz? agentic_security: Steady. ps-fuzz: 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 agentic_security and ps-fuzz? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentic_security trust report](/tools/msoedov-agentic-security/trust); [ps-fuzz trust report](/tools/prompt-security-ps-fuzz/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=msoedov-agentic-security`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=msoedov-agentic-security) - 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/_