Comparison
agentic_security vs promptfoo
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 promptfoo if promptfoo aids in evaluating AI prompts, LLM agents, and RAG systems through declarative config testing with CI/CD support.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentic_security | promptfoo |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (35d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- promptfoo
- Tool for evaluating prompts and AI agents by comparing performance across various models and red teaming.
Stars
- agentic_security
- 1.9k
- promptfoo
- 24k
Forks
- agentic_security
- 270
- promptfoo
- 2.1k
Open issues
- agentic_security
- 70
- promptfoo
- 481
Language
- agentic_security
- Python
- promptfoo
- TypeScript
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.
- promptfoo
- promptfoo aids in evaluating AI prompts, LLM agents, and RAG systems through declarative config testing with CI/CD support.
Persona
- agentic_security
- -
- promptfoo
- -
Runtime
- agentic_security
- -
- promptfoo
- -
License
- agentic_security
- Apache-2.0 - Permissive license encouraging free use and modification under the condition of preserving notices.
- promptfoo
- MIT
Last pushed
- agentic_security
- Jun 23, 2026
- promptfoo
- Aug 1, 2026
Categories
- agentic_security
- Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
- promptfoo
- Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentic_security
- Steady (60%)
- promptfoo
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentic_security
- 35d
- promptfoo
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentic_security
- 70
- promptfoo
- 481
Owner type
- agentic_security
- User
- promptfoo
- Organization
Full report
- agentic_security
- Trust report
- promptfoo
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · agentic_security: Python runtime · promptfoo: Python runtime
Choose agentic_security if…
- agentic_security is primarily Python; promptfoo is TypeScript.
- License: agentic_security is Apache-2.0, promptfoo is MIT.
- Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, security-assessment.
- 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 promptfoo if…
- promptfoo is primarily TypeScript; agentic_security is Python.
- License: promptfoo is MIT, agentic_security is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to promptfoo: ci-cd, evaluation-framework, pentesting, vulnerability-scanners.
- For comparing performance across GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek
When NOT to use promptfoo
- If you do not require comparative analysis among multiple LLM models
- If your project does not benefit from the specific red teaming capabilities offered by promptfoo
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 (promptfoo/promptfoo) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- GitHub forks (promptfoo/promptfoo) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Last push (promptfoo/promptfoo) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentic_security 1.9k · promptfoo 24k (synced Jul 28, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentic_security and promptfoo?
- agentic_security: Agentic LLM Vulnerability Scanner / AI red teaming kit. promptfoo: Tool for evaluating prompts and AI agents by comparing performance across various models and red teaming.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentic_security over promptfoo?
- Choose agentic_security over promptfoo when agentic_security is primarily Python; promptfoo is TypeScript; License: agentic_security is Apache-2.0, promptfoo is MIT; Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, security-assessment; Developers need to ensure their LLMs are secure from jailbreak attempts and vulnerabilities.
- When should I choose promptfoo over agentic_security?
- Choose promptfoo over agentic_security when promptfoo is primarily TypeScript; agentic_security is Python; License: promptfoo is MIT, agentic_security is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to promptfoo: ci-cd, evaluation-framework, pentesting, vulnerability-scanners; For comparing performance across GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek.
- 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 promptfoo?
- If you do not require comparative analysis among multiple LLM models If your project does not benefit from the specific red teaming capabilities offered by promptfoo
- Is agentic_security or promptfoo more popular on GitHub?
- promptfoo has more GitHub stars (23,838 vs 1,943). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentic_security and promptfoo open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentic_security: Apache-2.0, promptfoo: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentic_security or promptfoo?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentic_security alternatives and promptfoo alternatives (agentic_security markdown twin, promptfoo 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 promptfoo?
- agentic_security: Steady. promptfoo: 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 promptfoo?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentic_security trust report; promptfoo trust report.