Comparison
openakita vs agent-kernel
Verdict
Pick openakita if decision-relevant data on OpenAkita; 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 | openakita | agent-kernel |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (5d since push) As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- openakita
- An open-source AI assistant framework with skills and agent architecture
- agent-kernel
- The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents
Stars
- openakita
- 2.0k
- agent-kernel
- 188
Forks
- openakita
- 268
- agent-kernel
- 86
Open issues
- openakita
- 41
- agent-kernel
- 137
Language
- openakita
- Python
- agent-kernel
- Python
Adopt for
- openakita
- Decision-relevant data on OpenAkita
- 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
- openakita
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
Runtime
- openakita
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
License
- openakita
- AGPL-3.0
- agent-kernel
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- openakita
- Aug 6, 2026
- agent-kernel
- Sep 11, 2026
Categories
- openakita
- AI Agents
- agent-kernel
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- openakita
- 5d
- agent-kernel
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- openakita
- 41
- agent-kernel
- 137
Stars delta
- openakita
- Unknown
- agent-kernel
- +75 (30d)
Open issues delta
- openakita
- Unknown
- agent-kernel
- +9 (30d)
Owner type
- openakita
- User
- agent-kernel
- Organization
Full report
- openakita
- Trust report
- agent-kernel
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · openakita: Python runtime · agent-kernel: Python runtime
Choose openakita if…
- License: openakita is AGPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to openakita: agent, ai, assistant, automation.
- openakita ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- For developing agents that can be customized with specific modular skills suitable for diverse assistant tasks
When NOT to use openakita
- Avoid if proprietary or non-open source solutions are preferred as OpenAkita's AGPL-3.0 license mandates sharing modifications publicly
- Consider alternatives if a less modular approach is desired, since OpenAkita strongly emphasizes a skills-based agent architecture which may complicate straightforward integrations
Choose agent-kernel if…
- License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, openakita is AGPL-3.0.
- 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 (openakita/openakita) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (openakita/openakita) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (openakita/openakita) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 13, 2026
- Last push (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openakita 2.0k · agent-kernel 188 (synced Aug 12, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openakita and agent-kernel?
- openakita: An open-source AI assistant framework with skills and agent architecture. 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 openakita over agent-kernel?
- Choose openakita over agent-kernel when License: openakita is AGPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to openakita: agent, ai, assistant, automation; openakita ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; For developing agents that can be customized with specific modular skills suitable for diverse assistant tasks.
- When should I choose agent-kernel over openakita?
- Choose agent-kernel over openakita when License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, openakita is AGPL-3.0; 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 openakita?
- Avoid if proprietary or non-open source solutions are preferred as OpenAkita's AGPL-3.0 license mandates sharing modifications publicly Consider alternatives if a less modular approach is desired, since OpenAkita strongly emphasizes a skills-based agent architecture which may complicate straightforward integrations
- 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 openakita or agent-kernel more popular on GitHub?
- openakita has more GitHub stars (1,955 vs 188). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openakita and agent-kernel open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openakita: AGPL-3.0, agent-kernel: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to openakita or agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openakita alternatives and agent-kernel alternatives (openakita 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, openakita or agent-kernel?
- openakita: 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 openakita and agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openakita trust report; agent-kernel trust report.