--- title: "openrpa vs AutoGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/open-rpa-openrpa-vs-significant-gravitas-autogpt" tools: ["open-rpa-openrpa", "significant-gravitas-autogpt"] --- # openrpa vs AutoGPT *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 AutoGPT if autoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. [openrpa](https://app.openiap.io) reports 3.1k GitHub stars, 659 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed Apr 15, 2026. [AutoGPT](https://agpt.co) has 187k stars, 46k forks, and 593 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [openrpa's repository](https://github.com/open-rpa/openrpa) and [AutoGPT's repository](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT). | | [openrpa](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa.md) | [AutoGPT](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA | Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters | | Stars | 3,062 | 187,424 | | Forks | 659 | 46,006 | | Open issues | 2 | 593 | | Language | C# | Python | | Adopt for | OpenRPA is an open-source RPA tool that supports multiple robots using C# and the OpenFlow platform for management. | AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MPL-2.0 | 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 | | 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) | [AutoGPT](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 153d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 2 | 593 | | Stars delta | +28 (30d) | +801 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +76 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/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: AutoGPT - **Adopt for:** AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. - **License detail:** 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 ## Choose when ### Choose openrpa if… - openrpa is primarily C#; AutoGPT is Python. - License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, AutoGPT is Other. - 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 AutoGPT if… - AutoGPT is primarily Python; openrpa is C#. - License: AutoGPT is Other, openrpa is MPL-2.0. - 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 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 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. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between openrpa and AutoGPT? openrpa: Free Open Source Enterprise Grade RPA. 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 openrpa over AutoGPT? Choose openrpa over AutoGPT when openrpa is primarily C#; AutoGPT is Python; License: openrpa is MPL-2.0, AutoGPT is Other; 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 AutoGPT over openrpa? Choose AutoGPT over openrpa when AutoGPT is primarily Python; openrpa is C#; License: AutoGPT is Other, openrpa is MPL-2.0; 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 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 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 openrpa or AutoGPT more popular on GitHub? AutoGPT has more GitHub stars (187,424 vs 3,062). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are openrpa and AutoGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openrpa: MPL-2.0, AutoGPT: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to openrpa or AutoGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [openrpa alternatives](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/alternatives) and [AutoGPT alternatives](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/alternatives) ([openrpa markdown twin](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/alternatives.md), [AutoGPT markdown twin](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/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-significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, openrpa or AutoGPT? openrpa: Slowing. 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 openrpa and AutoGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [openrpa trust report](/tools/open-rpa-openrpa/trust); [AutoGPT trust report](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/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/_