--- title: "scalene vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/plasma-umass-scalene-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["plasma-umass-scalene", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # scalene vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick scalene when scalene is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; pick AgentGPT when agentGPT is primarily TypeScript; scalene is Python. [scalene](https://github.com/plasma-umass/scalene) reports 13k GitHub stars, 435 forks, and 151 open issues, last pushed Jul 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 [scalene's repository](https://github.com/plasma-umass/scalene) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [scalene](/tools/plasma-umass-scalene.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Scalene: a high-performance, high-precision CPU, GPU, and memory profiler for Python with AI-powered optimization proposals | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 13,467 | 36,264 | | Forks | 435 | 9,303 | | Open issues | 151 | 219 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | 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 | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [scalene](/tools/plasma-umass-scalene.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 6d | 438d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 151 | 219 | | Security scan | 18 low (18 low) | No lockfile | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/plasma-umass-scalene/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **VS Code**: [scalene](/tools/plasma-umass-scalene.md) - Works with VS Code; [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) - Works with VS Code ## 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 scalene if… - scalene is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: scalene is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to scalene: cpu, cpu-profiling, gpu, gpu-programming. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; scalene is Python. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, scalene is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - Also covers AI Agents. - 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 scalene - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## 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 scalene and AgentGPT? scalene: Scalene: a high-performance, high-precision CPU, GPU, and memory profiler for Python with AI-powered optimization proposals. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose scalene over AgentGPT? Choose scalene over AgentGPT when scalene is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: scalene is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to scalene: cpu, cpu-profiling, gpu, gpu-programming. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over scalene? Choose AgentGPT over scalene when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; scalene is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, scalene is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; 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 scalene? Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ### 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 scalene or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 13,467). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are scalene and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (scalene: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to scalene or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [scalene alternatives](/tools/plasma-umass-scalene/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([scalene markdown twin](/tools/plasma-umass-scalene/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/plasma-umass-scalene-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, scalene or AgentGPT? scalene: Very 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 scalene and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [scalene trust report](/tools/plasma-umass-scalene/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=plasma-umass-scalene`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=plasma-umass-scalene) - 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/_