Comparison
n8n vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick n8n when license: n8n is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; pick AgentGPT when license: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, n8n is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | n8n | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (438d 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 MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- n8n
- Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- n8n
- 196k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- n8n
- 59k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- n8n
- 1.4k
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- n8n
- TypeScript
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- n8n
- -
- AgentGPT
- AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects
Persona
- n8n
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- n8n
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- n8n
- Other
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- n8n
- Jul 11, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- n8n
- Developer Tools
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- n8n
- Very active (96%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- n8n
- 0d
- AgentGPT
- 438d
Archived on GitHub
- n8n
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- n8n
- 1.4k
- AgentGPT
- 219
Security scan
- n8n
- No MCP manifest
- AgentGPT
- No lockfile
Full report
- n8n
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose n8n if…
- License: n8n is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to n8n: development, ai, data-flow, apis.
- More GitHub stars (196k vs 36k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use n8n
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, n8n is Other.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI
When NOT to use AgentGPT
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: n8n 196k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between n8n and AgentGPT?
- n8n: Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose n8n over AgentGPT?
- Choose n8n over AgentGPT when License: n8n is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to n8n: development, ai, data-flow, apis; More GitHub stars (196k vs 36k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over n8n?
- Choose AgentGPT over n8n when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, n8n is Other; Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development; Also covers AI Agents; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I avoid n8n?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid AgentGPT?
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
- Is n8n or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- n8n has more GitHub stars (196,027 vs 36,264). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are n8n and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (n8n: Other, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to n8n or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at n8n alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (n8n markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, n8n or AgentGPT?
- n8n: Very active. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 n8n and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: n8n trust report; AgentGPT trust report.