--- title: "neuron-ai vs unbody" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/neuron-core-neuron-ai-vs-unbody-io-unbody" tools: ["neuron-core-neuron-ai", "unbody-io-unbody"] --- # neuron-ai vs unbody *GraphCanon updated Jul 12, 2026* ## Verdict Pick neuron-ai if decision-critical facts about the neuron-ai framework; pick unbody if unbody is positioned as a modular, open-source backend for AI-native applications emphasizing dynamic knowledge processing. [neuron-ai](https://docs.neuron-ai.dev) reports 2.0k GitHub stars, 228 forks, and 13 open issues, last pushed Jul 3, 2026. [unbody](https://unbody.io) has 527 stars, 49 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed Apr 14, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [neuron-ai's repository](https://github.com/neuron-core/neuron-ai) and [unbody's repository](https://github.com/unbody-io/unbody). | | [neuron-ai](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) | [unbody](/tools/unbody-io-unbody.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | The Agentic Framework of the PHP ecosystem to build production-ready AI driven applications. Connect components (LLMs, Tools, vector DBs, memory) to agents that can interact with your data. | The Supabase of AI era. A modular, open-source backend for building AI-native software — designed for knowledge, not static data. | | Stars | 2,007 | 527 | | Forks | 228 | 49 | | Open issues | 13 | 3 | | Language | PHP | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Decision-critical facts about the neuron-ai framework | unbody is positioned as a modular, open-source backend for AI-native applications emphasizing dynamic knowledge processing. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | The neuron-ai framework is distributed under the MIT License, providing flexibility and wide usage rights with minimal obligations. | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Vector Databases | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [neuron-ai](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) | [unbody](/tools/unbody-io-unbody.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 7d | 88d | | Open issues (now) | 13 | 3 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/unbody-io-unbody/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: neuron-ai - **Requirements:** Requires Docker; Relies heavily on Docker for managing dependencies and testing which may impact set-up complexity. - **Adopt for:** Decision-critical facts about the neuron-ai framework - **License detail:** The neuron-ai framework is distributed under the MIT License, providing flexibility and wide usage rights with minimal obligations. ## Decision facts: unbody - **Adopt for:** unbody is positioned as a modular, open-source backend for AI-native applications emphasizing dynamic knowledge processing. ## Choose when ### Choose neuron-ai if… - neuron-ai is primarily PHP; unbody is TypeScript. - License: neuron-ai is MIT, unbody is Apache-2.0. - Requirements: Requires Docker; Relies heavily on Docker for managing dependencies and testing which may impact set-up complexity.. - Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, agentic-framework, agents, ai. - Also covers LLM Frameworks. - If you are developing production-ready AI applications specifically with PHP, leveraging LLMs, tools, vector databases, and memory components in an agentic framework. ### Choose unbody if… - unbody is primarily TypeScript; neuron-ai is PHP. - License: unbody is Apache-2.0, neuron-ai is MIT. - Tags unique to unbody: ai-native, backend, chatbot, data-enhancement. - Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools. - unbody ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - You need to build an application that requires continuous learning and updating from new data in real-time. ## When NOT to use neuron-ai - When your development team does not have proficiency or familiarity with PHP as this framework is strictly designed around the PHP ecosystem. - If you are seeking a solution for environments that do not support Docker or require non-PHP languages, as neuron-ai is optimized for and tightly integrated within the PHP environment. ## When NOT to use unbody - If your requirement is for managing static datasets where the information does not evolve over time, like historical sales data analysis. - For projects that do not need advanced integration with AI agents and require only traditional backend functionalities without sophisticated knowledge processing capabilities. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between neuron-ai and unbody? neuron-ai: The Agentic Framework of the PHP ecosystem to build production-ready AI driven applications. Connect components (LLMs, Tools, vector DBs, memory) to agents that can interact with your data.. unbody: The Supabase of AI era. A modular, open-source backend for building AI-native software — designed for knowledge, not static data.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose neuron-ai over unbody? Choose neuron-ai over unbody when neuron-ai is primarily PHP; unbody is TypeScript; License: neuron-ai is MIT, unbody is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Relies heavily on Docker for managing dependencies and testing which may impact set-up complexity.; Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, agentic-framework, agents, ai; Also covers LLM Frameworks; If you are developing production-ready AI applications specifically with PHP, leveraging LLMs, tools, vector databases, and memory components in an agentic framework. ### When should I choose unbody over neuron-ai? Choose unbody over neuron-ai when unbody is primarily TypeScript; neuron-ai is PHP; License: unbody is Apache-2.0, neuron-ai is MIT; Tags unique to unbody: ai-native, backend, chatbot, data-enhancement; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools; unbody ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need to build an application that requires continuous learning and updating from new data in real-time. ### When should I avoid neuron-ai? When your development team does not have proficiency or familiarity with PHP as this framework is strictly designed around the PHP ecosystem. If you are seeking a solution for environments that do not support Docker or require non-PHP languages, as neuron-ai is optimized for and tightly integrated within the PHP environment. ### When should I avoid unbody? If your requirement is for managing static datasets where the information does not evolve over time, like historical sales data analysis. For projects that do not need advanced integration with AI agents and require only traditional backend functionalities without sophisticated knowledge processing capabilities. ### Is neuron-ai or unbody more popular on GitHub? neuron-ai has more GitHub stars (2,007 vs 527). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are neuron-ai and unbody open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (neuron-ai: MIT, unbody: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to neuron-ai or unbody? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [neuron-ai alternatives](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/alternatives) and [unbody alternatives](/tools/unbody-io-unbody/alternatives) ([neuron-ai markdown twin](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/alternatives.md), [unbody markdown twin](/tools/unbody-io-unbody/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/neuron-core-neuron-ai-vs-unbody-io-unbody.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, neuron-ai or unbody? neuron-ai: Active. unbody: Steady. 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 neuron-ai and unbody? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [neuron-ai trust report](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/trust); [unbody trust report](/tools/unbody-io-unbody/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=neuron-core-neuron-ai`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=neuron-core-neuron-ai) - 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/_