--- title: "open-multi-agent vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # open-multi-agent vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick open-multi-agent if provides TypeScript-based orchestration for dynamic AI workflows with support for multiple language models including open platforms; pick AgentGPT if 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. [open-multi-agent](https://open-multi-agent.com/go/repo) reports 6.9k GitHub stars, 2.4k forks, and 4 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [open-multi-agent's repository](https://github.com/open-multi-agent/open-multi-agent) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [open-multi-agent](/tools/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Orchestrates AI agents with dynamic workflows via runtime task planning. | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 6,943 | 36,297 | | Forks | 2,433 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 4 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Provides TypeScript-based orchestration for dynamic AI workflows with support for multiple language models including open platforms. | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [open-multi-agent](/tools/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 1d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 4 | 219 | | Stars delta | +175 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | -7 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: open-multi-agent - **Hosting:** self hosted - **Adopt for:** Provides TypeScript-based orchestration for dynamic AI workflows with support for multiple language models including open platforms. - **License detail:** MIT License ## Decision facts: AgentGPT - **Adopt for:** 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 ## Choose when ### Choose open-multi-agent if… - License: open-multi-agent is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to open-multi-agent: agent-framework, agent-orchestration, agentic-ai, ai-agents. - - When you need to dynamically plan task DAGs (Directed Acyclic Graphs) at runtime and execute them across different LLMs, such as Claude or ChatGPT. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, open-multi-agent is MIT. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - 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 open-multi-agent - - Avoid using open-multi-agent if you are looking for a ready-to-use solution for simple scripts or single-model tasks where runtime planning is not required. - - Do not use this framework if your application strictly requires support for proprietary or custom language models not listed as supported options. ## 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 ## Common questions ### What is the difference between open-multi-agent and AgentGPT? open-multi-agent: Orchestrates AI agents with dynamic workflows via runtime task planning.. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose open-multi-agent over AgentGPT? Choose open-multi-agent over AgentGPT when License: open-multi-agent is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to open-multi-agent: agent-framework, agent-orchestration, agentic-ai, ai-agents; - When you need to dynamically plan task DAGs (Directed Acyclic Graphs) at runtime and execute them across different LLMs, such as Claude or ChatGPT. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over open-multi-agent? Choose AgentGPT over open-multi-agent when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, open-multi-agent is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; 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 open-multi-agent? - Avoid using open-multi-agent if you are looking for a ready-to-use solution for simple scripts or single-model tasks where runtime planning is not required. - Do not use this framework if your application strictly requires support for proprietary or custom language models not listed as supported options. ### 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 open-multi-agent or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 6,943). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are open-multi-agent and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-multi-agent: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to open-multi-agent or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [open-multi-agent alternatives](/tools/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([open-multi-agent markdown twin](/tools/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/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/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, open-multi-agent or AgentGPT? open-multi-agent: 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 open-multi-agent and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [open-multi-agent trust report](/tools/open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=open-multi-agent-open-multi-agent) - 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/_