--- title: "AgentGPT vs AutoGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-significant-gravitas-autogpt" tools: ["reworkd-agentgpt", "significant-gravitas-autogpt"] --- # AgentGPT vs AutoGPT *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 AutoGPT if autoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) reports 36k GitHub stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. [AutoGPT](https://agpt.co) has 187k stars, 46k forks, and 593 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT) and [AutoGPT's repository](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT). | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [AutoGPT](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters | | Stars | 36,297 | 187,424 | | Forks | 9,262 | 46,006 | | Open issues | 219 | 593 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | 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 | AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 | AutoGPT's `autogpt_platform/` component is licensed under Polyform Shield, which is free for personal and internal business use but cannot be sold as a competing hosted service. The `classic/` and all | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [AutoGPT](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 497d | 0d | | Archived on GitHub | Yes | No | | Open issues (now) | 219 | 593 | | Stars delta | -7 (30d) | +801 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +76 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/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: AutoGPT - **Adopt for:** AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options. - **License detail:** AutoGPT's `autogpt_platform/` component is licensed under Polyform Shield, which is free for personal and internal business use but cannot be sold as a competing hosted service. The `classic/` and all ## Choose when ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; AutoGPT is Python. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, AutoGPT is Other. - 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 ### Choose AutoGPT if… - AutoGPT is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: AutoGPT is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence. - When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers. ## 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 AutoGPT - If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment. - When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you. - If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between AgentGPT and AutoGPT? AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. AutoGPT: Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over AutoGPT? Choose AgentGPT over AutoGPT when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; AutoGPT is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, AutoGPT is Other; 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 choose AutoGPT over AgentGPT? Choose AutoGPT over AgentGPT when AutoGPT is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: AutoGPT is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence; When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers. ### 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 AutoGPT? If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment. When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you. If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support. ### Is AgentGPT or AutoGPT more popular on GitHub? AutoGPT has more GitHub stars (187,424 vs 36,297). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are AgentGPT and AutoGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, AutoGPT: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or AutoGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) and [AutoGPT alternatives](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/alternatives) ([AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md), [AutoGPT markdown twin](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/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-significant-gravitas-autogpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, AgentGPT or AutoGPT? AgentGPT: Archived. AutoGPT: 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 AutoGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust); [AutoGPT trust report](/tools/significant-gravitas-autogpt/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/_