--- title: "openrpa vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/open-rpa-openrpa-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["open-rpa-openrpa", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # openrpa vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick openrpa if openRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management; 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. [openrpa](https://app.openiap.io) reports 3.1k GitHub stars, 659 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed Apr 15, 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 [openrpa's repository](https://github.com/open-rpa/openrpa) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 3,062 | 36,297 | | Forks | 659 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 2 | 219 | | Language | C# | TypeScript | | Adopt for | OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. | 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 | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 153d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 2 | 219 | | Stars delta | +28 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: openrpa - **Adopt for:** OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. ## 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 openrpa if… - openrpa is primarily C#; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to openrpa: automation, multiple-robots, openflow, rpa. - When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; openrpa is C#. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, openrpa is MPL-2.0. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - 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 openrpa - If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. - When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ## 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 openrpa and AgentGPT? openrpa: Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose openrpa over AgentGPT? Choose openrpa over AgentGPT when openrpa is primarily C#; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to openrpa: automation, multiple-robots, openflow, rpa; When you need an open-source solution that can manage multiple robotic tasks simultaneously, without incurring licensing costs typical of proprietary software. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over openrpa? Choose AgentGPT over openrpa when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; openrpa is C#; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, openrpa is MPL-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; 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 openrpa? If you require proprietary feature support that is absent from open-source editions, as OpenRPA relies solely on the contributions of its community and backers. When your project specifically demands a user interface or backend not based on the OpenFlow platform, preferring alternatives like UiPath Orchestrator or Automation anywhere Control Room. ### 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 openrpa or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 3,062). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are openrpa and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openrpa: MPL-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to openrpa or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [openrpa alternatives](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([openrpa markdown twin](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/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-rpa-openrpa-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, openrpa or AgentGPT? openrpa: Slowing. 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 openrpa and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [openrpa trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=open-rpa-openrpa`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=open-rpa-openrpa) - 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/_