--- title: "XAgent vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/openbmb-xagent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["openbmb-xagent", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # XAgent vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Aug 15, 2026* ## Verdict Pick XAgent if xAgent is an open-source autonomous LLM agent for complex task solving with a user-friendly GUI; 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. [XAgent](https://blog.x-agent.net/blog/xagent/) reports 8.5k GitHub stars, 904 forks, and 52 open issues, last pushed Jul 31, 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 [XAgent's repository](https://github.com/OpenBMB/XAgent) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [XAgent](/tools/openbmb-xagent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | An Autonomous LLM Agent for Complex Task Solving | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 8,534 | 36,304 | | Forks | 904 | 9,288 | | Open issues | 52 | 219 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | XAgent is an open-source autonomous LLM agent for complex task solving with a user-friendly GUI. | 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 | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [XAgent](/tools/openbmb-xagent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 15d | 466d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 52 | 219 | | Stars delta | +10 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | -12 (30d) | Unknown | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/openbmb-xagent/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: XAgent - **Adopt for:** XAgent is an open-source autonomous LLM agent for complex task solving with a user-friendly GUI. ## 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 XAgent if… - XAgent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: XAgent is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to XAgent: extensible, general-purpose, gui, human-collaboration. - When you need an autonomous agent that can handle various tasks without human intervention and run safely within a Docker container. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; XAgent is Python. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, XAgent is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, backend-development, cli-setup, database-integration. - Also covers Developer Tools. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use XAgent - For tasks requiring absolute precision and reliability, given its experimental nature. - In scenarios where a highly specialized agent tailored to specific task requirements is necessary, since it's described as a general-purpose tool still in early development stages. ## 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 XAgent and AgentGPT? XAgent: An Autonomous LLM Agent for Complex Task Solving. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose XAgent over AgentGPT? Choose XAgent over AgentGPT when XAgent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: XAgent is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to XAgent: extensible, general-purpose, gui, human-collaboration; When you need an autonomous agent that can handle various tasks without human intervention and run safely within a Docker container. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over XAgent? Choose AgentGPT over XAgent when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; XAgent is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, XAgent is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, backend-development, cli-setup, database-integration; Also covers Developer Tools; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid XAgent? For tasks requiring absolute precision and reliability, given its experimental nature. In scenarios where a highly specialized agent tailored to specific task requirements is necessary, since it's described as a general-purpose tool still in early development stages. ### 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 XAgent or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 8,534). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are XAgent and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (XAgent: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to XAgent or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [XAgent alternatives](/tools/openbmb-xagent/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([XAgent markdown twin](/tools/openbmb-xagent/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/openbmb-xagent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, XAgent or AgentGPT? XAgent: 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 XAgent and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [XAgent trust report](/tools/openbmb-xagent/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=openbmb-xagent`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=openbmb-xagent) - 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/_