Comparison
neuron-ai vs agent-kernel
Verdict
Pick neuron-ai if neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents; pick agent-kernel if agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | neuron-ai | agent-kernel |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · 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
- neuron-ai
- Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP
- agent-kernel
- The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents
Stars
- neuron-ai
- 2.0k
- agent-kernel
- 113
Forks
- neuron-ai
- 228
- agent-kernel
- 60
Open issues
- neuron-ai
- 9
- agent-kernel
- 128
Language
- neuron-ai
- PHP
- agent-kernel
- Python
Adopt for
- neuron-ai
- Neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents.
- agent-kernel
- Agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A.
Persona
- neuron-ai
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
Runtime
- neuron-ai
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
License
- neuron-ai
- MIT
- agent-kernel
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- neuron-ai
- Jul 21, 2026
- agent-kernel
- Aug 7, 2026
Categories
- neuron-ai
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- agent-kernel
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- neuron-ai
- 0d
- agent-kernel
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- neuron-ai
- 9
- agent-kernel
- 128
Full report
- neuron-ai
- Trust report
- agent-kernel
- Trust report
Choose neuron-ai if…
- neuron-ai is primarily PHP; agent-kernel is Python.
- License: neuron-ai is MIT, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, agentic-ai, llm-inference, php.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack.
When NOT to use neuron-ai
- If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations.
- When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design.
- If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently.
Choose agent-kernel if…
- agent-kernel is primarily Python; neuron-ai is PHP.
- License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, neuron-ai is MIT.
- Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module..
- Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure.
- If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
When NOT to use agent-kernel
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers.
- When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Last push (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub forks (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Last push (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: neuron-ai 2.0k · agent-kernel 113 (synced Jul 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between neuron-ai and agent-kernel?
- neuron-ai: Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP. agent-kernel: The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose neuron-ai over agent-kernel?
- Choose neuron-ai over agent-kernel when neuron-ai is primarily PHP; agent-kernel is Python; License: neuron-ai is MIT, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, agentic-ai, llm-inference, php; Also covers Inference & Serving; neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack.
- When should I choose agent-kernel over neuron-ai?
- Choose agent-kernel over neuron-ai when agent-kernel is primarily Python; neuron-ai is PHP; License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, neuron-ai is MIT; Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module.; Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure; If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
- When should I avoid neuron-ai?
- If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations. When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design. If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently.
- When should I avoid agent-kernel?
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers. When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
- Is neuron-ai or agent-kernel more popular on GitHub?
- neuron-ai has more GitHub stars (2,021 vs 113). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are neuron-ai and agent-kernel open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (neuron-ai: MIT, agent-kernel: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to neuron-ai or agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at neuron-ai alternatives and agent-kernel alternatives (neuron-ai markdown twin, agent-kernel 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, neuron-ai or agent-kernel?
- neuron-ai: Very active. agent-kernel: 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 neuron-ai and agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: neuron-ai trust report; agent-kernel trust report.