--- title: "AgentGPT vs rundeck" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-rundeck-rundeck" tools: ["reworkd-agentgpt", "rundeck-rundeck"] --- # AgentGPT vs rundeck *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict 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; pick rundeck if rundeck is an open-source platform enabling self-service infrastructure task execution via a web-based interface for automated workflows and ad-hoc commands. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) reports 36k GitHub stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. [rundeck](http://rundeck.org) has 6.3k stars, 987 forks, and 63 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT) and [rundeck's repository](https://github.com/rundeck/rundeck). | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [rundeck](/tools/rundeck-rundeck.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | Self-service operations platform for automation using scripts and tools | | Stars | 36,297 | 6,302 | | Forks | 9,262 | 987 | | Open issues | 219 | 63 | | Language | TypeScript | Groovy | | 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 | Rundeck is an open-source platform enabling self-service infrastructure task execution via a web-based interface for automated workflows and ad-hoc commands. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [rundeck](/tools/rundeck-rundeck.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 497d | 0d | | Archived on GitHub | Yes | No | | Open issues (now) | 219 | 63 | | Stars delta | -7 (30d) | +43 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | -634 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/rundeck-rundeck/trust.md) | ## 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 ## Decision facts: rundeck - **Adopt for:** Rundeck is an open-source platform enabling self-service infrastructure task execution via a web-based interface for automated workflows and ad-hoc commands. ## Choose when ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; rundeck is Groovy. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, rundeck 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 ### Choose rundeck if… - rundeck is primarily Groovy; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: rundeck is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to rundeck: automation, devops, operations, orchestration. - Use Rundeck if you require a web-based interface to execute scripts and tools within your operations, offering users access to predefined tasks without needing deep technical knowledge. ## 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 ## When NOT to use rundeck - Avoid Rundeck if you prefer lightweight solutions that do not require a web interface; alternatives might be better suited if you seek simpler setup procedures. - If your project relies heavily on real-time command execution and Rundeck's scripting environment does not support your specific needs, another solution might be more appropriate. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between AgentGPT and rundeck? AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. rundeck: Self-service operations platform for automation using scripts and tools. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over rundeck? Choose AgentGPT over rundeck when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; rundeck is Groovy; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, rundeck 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 choose rundeck over AgentGPT? Choose rundeck over AgentGPT when rundeck is primarily Groovy; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: rundeck is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to rundeck: automation, devops, operations, orchestration; Use Rundeck if you require a web-based interface to execute scripts and tools within your operations, offering users access to predefined tasks without needing deep technical knowledge. ### 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 ### When should I avoid rundeck? Avoid Rundeck if you prefer lightweight solutions that do not require a web interface; alternatives might be better suited if you seek simpler setup procedures. If your project relies heavily on real-time command execution and Rundeck's scripting environment does not support your specific needs, another solution might be more appropriate. ### Is AgentGPT or rundeck more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 6,302). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are AgentGPT and rundeck open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, rundeck: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or rundeck? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) and [rundeck alternatives](/tools/rundeck-rundeck/alternatives) ([AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md), [rundeck markdown twin](/tools/rundeck-rundeck/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/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-rundeck-rundeck.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, AgentGPT or rundeck? AgentGPT: Archived. rundeck: 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 AgentGPT and rundeck? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust); [rundeck trust report](/tools/rundeck-rundeck/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=reworkd-agentgpt`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=reworkd-agentgpt) - 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/_