Comparison
BlockAGI vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick BlockAGI if self-hosted AI research agent with Python hackability; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | BlockAGI | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (999d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Archived (466d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- BlockAGI
- Self-Hosted, Hackable Research Agent Inspired by AutoGPT
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- BlockAGI
- 322
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- BlockAGI
- 52
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- BlockAGI
- 9
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- BlockAGI
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- BlockAGI
- Self-hosted AI research agent with Python hackability
- AgentGPT
- 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
- BlockAGI
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- BlockAGI
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- BlockAGI
- Apache-2.0
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- BlockAGI
- Nov 19, 2023
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- BlockAGI
- AI Agents
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- BlockAGI
- Dormant (18%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- BlockAGI
- 999d
- AgentGPT
- 466d
Archived on GitHub
- BlockAGI
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- BlockAGI
- 9
- AgentGPT
- 219
Stars delta
- BlockAGI
- +2 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- BlockAGI
- 0 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
OSV dependency advisories
- BlockAGI
- Published findings
- AgentGPT
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- BlockAGI
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose BlockAGI if…
- BlockAGI is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: BlockAGI is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to BlockAGI: ai, autogpt, babyagi, gpt-4.
- Need for customizable, self-hosted AI-driven tasks inspired by AutoGPT.
When NOT to use BlockAGI
- Requires advanced Python skills and familiarity with Poetry for setup.
- Doesn't include pre-built task modules; extensive customization effort needed.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; BlockAGI is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, BlockAGI is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 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
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (orgexyz/BlockAGI) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (orgexyz/BlockAGI) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Last push (orgexyz/BlockAGI) · observed Nov 19, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: BlockAGI 322 · AgentGPT 36k (synced Aug 14, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between BlockAGI and AgentGPT?
- BlockAGI: Self-Hosted, Hackable Research Agent Inspired by AutoGPT. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose BlockAGI over AgentGPT?
- Choose BlockAGI over AgentGPT when BlockAGI is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: BlockAGI is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to BlockAGI: ai, autogpt, babyagi, gpt-4; Need for customizable, self-hosted AI-driven tasks inspired by AutoGPT.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over BlockAGI?
- Choose AgentGPT over BlockAGI when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; BlockAGI is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, BlockAGI is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; 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 BlockAGI?
- Requires advanced Python skills and familiarity with Poetry for setup. Doesn't include pre-built task modules; extensive customization effort needed.
- 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 BlockAGI or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 322). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are BlockAGI and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (BlockAGI: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to BlockAGI or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at BlockAGI alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (BlockAGI markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, BlockAGI or AgentGPT?
- BlockAGI: Dormant. 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 BlockAGI and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: BlockAGI trust report; AgentGPT trust report.