Comparison
probity vs AutoGPT
Verdict
Pick probity if probity is designed for TDD enforcement and guardrails in projects that integrate AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot CLI, leveraging TypeScript to maintain code quality; pick AutoGPT if autoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | probity | AutoGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-15 As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- probity
- TDD enforcement and guardrails for AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot
- AutoGPT
- Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters
Stars
- probity
- 199
- AutoGPT
- 187k
Forks
- probity
- 22
- AutoGPT
- 46k
Open issues
- probity
- 28
- AutoGPT
- 593
Language
- probity
- TypeScript
- AutoGPT
- Python
Adopt for
- probity
- Probity is designed for TDD enforcement and guardrails in projects that integrate AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot CLI, leveraging TypeScript to maintain code quality.
- AutoGPT
- AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options.
Persona
- probity
- -
- AutoGPT
- -
Runtime
- probity
- -
- AutoGPT
- -
License
- probity
- MIT
- AutoGPT
- AutoGPT's `autogpt_platform/` component is licensed under Polyform Shield, which is free for personal and internal business use but cannot be sold as a competing hosted service. The `classic/` and all
Last pushed
- probity
- Sep 11, 2026
- AutoGPT
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- probity
- Developer Tools
- AutoGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- probity
- 28
- AutoGPT
- 593
Stars delta
- probity
- +40 (30d)
- AutoGPT
- +801 (30d)
Open issues delta
- probity
- +13 (30d)
- AutoGPT
- +76 (30d)
Owner type
- probity
- User
- AutoGPT
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- probity
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-15
- AutoGPT
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- probity
- Trust report
- AutoGPT
- Trust report
Choose probity if…
- probity is primarily TypeScript; AutoGPT is Python.
- License: probity is MIT, AutoGPT is Other.
- Pricing: Available under MIT License. Free for open-source and commercial use..
- Tags unique to probity: agentic-coding, claude-code, codex, coding-agent.
- Use Probity when working on a project that leverages multiple AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or Codex, and you need to ensure strict TDD compliance throughout your development lifecycle.
When NOT to use probity
- Do not use Probity if your team does not utilize AI coding assistants, as its specific guardrails and integration features are tailored to such environments.
- Avoid adopting Probity if you do not wish to enforce TDD practices, or if another tool is better suited for enforcing the development methodology preferred by your team.
Choose AutoGPT if…
- AutoGPT is primarily Python; probity is TypeScript.
- License: AutoGPT is Other, probity is MIT.
- Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers.
When NOT to use AutoGPT
- If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment.
- When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you.
- If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (nizos/probity) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (nizos/probity) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (nizos/probity) · observed Sep 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: probity 199 · AutoGPT 187k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between probity and AutoGPT?
- probity: TDD enforcement and guardrails for AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot. AutoGPT: Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose probity over AutoGPT?
- Choose probity over AutoGPT when probity is primarily TypeScript; AutoGPT is Python; License: probity is MIT, AutoGPT is Other; Pricing: Available under MIT License. Free for open-source and commercial use.; Tags unique to probity: agentic-coding, claude-code, codex, coding-agent; Use Probity when working on a project that leverages multiple AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or Codex, and you need to ensure strict TDD compliance throughout your development lifecycle.
- When should I choose AutoGPT over probity?
- Choose AutoGPT over probity when AutoGPT is primarily Python; probity is TypeScript; License: AutoGPT is Other, probity is MIT; Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence; Also covers AI Agents; When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers.
- When should I avoid probity?
- Do not use Probity if your team does not utilize AI coding assistants, as its specific guardrails and integration features are tailored to such environments. Avoid adopting Probity if you do not wish to enforce TDD practices, or if another tool is better suited for enforcing the development methodology preferred by your team.
- When should I avoid AutoGPT?
- If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment. When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you. If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support.
- Is probity or AutoGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AutoGPT has more GitHub stars (187,424 vs 199). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are probity and AutoGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (probity: MIT, AutoGPT: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to probity or AutoGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at probity alternatives and AutoGPT alternatives (probity markdown twin, AutoGPT 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, probity or AutoGPT?
- probity: Very active. AutoGPT: 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 probity and AutoGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: probity trust report; AutoGPT trust report.