--- title: "openyak vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/openyak-openyak-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["openyak-openyak", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # openyak vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick openyak if openyak is an open-source AI agent designed for desktop work that emphasizes local deployment and privacy, integrating with various large language models; 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. [openyak](https://open-yak.com/) reports 708 GitHub stars, 61 forks, and 9 open issues, last pushed Sep 5, 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 [openyak's repository](https://github.com/openyak/openyak) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [openyak](/tools/openyak-openyak.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 708 | 36,297 | | Forks | 61 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 9 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Openyak is an open-source AI agent designed for desktop work that emphasizes local deployment and privacy, integrating with various large language models. | 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, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [openyak](/tools/openyak-openyak.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 15d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 9 | 219 | | Stars delta | +4 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | -21 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/openyak-openyak/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: openyak - **Adopt for:** Openyak is an open-source AI agent designed for desktop work that emphasizes local deployment and privacy, integrating with various large language models. ## 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 openyak if… - License: openyak is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to openyak: code-assistant, desktop-agent, local-llm, open-source. - When you need coding assistance from an AI on your desktop without relying on cloud services ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, openyak is Apache-2.0. - 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 openyak - Avoid if you have high computational demands that cannot be met by local resources such as limited GPU power ## 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 openyak and AgentGPT? openyak: Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose openyak over AgentGPT? Choose openyak over AgentGPT when License: openyak is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to openyak: code-assistant, desktop-agent, local-llm, open-source; When you need coding assistance from an AI on your desktop without relying on cloud services. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over openyak? Choose AgentGPT over openyak when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, openyak is Apache-2.0; 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 openyak? Avoid if you have high computational demands that cannot be met by local resources such as limited GPU power ### 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 openyak or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 708). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are openyak and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openyak: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to openyak or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [openyak alternatives](/tools/openyak-openyak/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([openyak markdown twin](/tools/openyak-openyak/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/openyak-openyak-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, openyak or AgentGPT? openyak: 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 openyak and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [openyak trust report](/tools/openyak-openyak/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=openyak-openyak`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=openyak-openyak) - 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/_