Comparison
AgentGPT vs sim
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 sim if sim, a platform for orchestrating AI agents with TypeScript support and local model capabilities via frameworks like Next.js and React.
Markdown twin · AgentGPT alternatives · sim alternatives
GraphCanon updated 4d
Trust & integrity
| Signal | AgentGPT | sim |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (466d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
- sim
- Build, deploy, and orchestrate AI agents.
Stars
- AgentGPT
- 36k
- sim
- 29k
Forks
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
- sim
- 3.8k
Open issues
- AgentGPT
- 219
- sim
- 277
Language
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
- sim
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- 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
- sim
- Sim, a platform for orchestrating AI agents with TypeScript support and local model capabilities via frameworks like Next.js and React.
Persona
- AgentGPT
- -
- sim
- -
Runtime
- AgentGPT
- -
- sim
- -
License
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
- sim
- Licensed under Apache License 2.0, allowing for free usage, modification, and distribution with proper attribution.
Last pushed
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
- sim
- Aug 18, 2026
Categories
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- sim
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
- sim
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- AgentGPT
- 466d
- sim
- 0d
Archived on GitHub
- AgentGPT
- Yes
- sim
- No
Open issues (now)
- AgentGPT
- 219
- sim
- 277
Stars delta
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
- sim
- +286 (30d)
Open issues delta
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
- sim
- +41 (30d)
Full report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
- sim
- Trust report
Choose AgentGPT if…
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, sim 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 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
Choose sim if…
- License: sim is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to sim: agent-workflow, aiagents, automation, low-code.
- When you need to build low-code/no-code applications using TypeScript and want integration with popular web frameworks such as Next.js and React.
When NOT to use sim
- For projects that do not require low-code/no-code capabilities or when TypeScript is not preferred as a development language.
- Projects may avoid Sim if they have strict requirements for cloud-based models only, and the use of local models via Ollama or vLLM is unnecessary.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (simstudioai/sim) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (simstudioai/sim) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Last push (simstudioai/sim) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AgentGPT 36k · sim 29k (synced Aug 8, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AgentGPT and sim?
- AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. sim: Build, deploy, and orchestrate AI agents.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over sim?
- Choose AgentGPT over sim when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, sim 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 choose sim over AgentGPT?
- Choose sim over AgentGPT when License: sim is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Tags unique to sim: agent-workflow, aiagents, automation, low-code; When you need to build low-code/no-code applications using TypeScript and want integration with popular web frameworks such as Next.js and React.
- 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 sim?
- For projects that do not require low-code/no-code capabilities or when TypeScript is not preferred as a development language. Projects may avoid Sim if they have strict requirements for cloud-based models only, and the use of local models via Ollama or vLLM is unnecessary.
- Is AgentGPT or sim more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 29,424). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AgentGPT and sim open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, sim: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or sim?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AgentGPT alternatives and sim alternatives (AgentGPT markdown twin, sim 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, AgentGPT or sim?
- AgentGPT: Archived. sim: 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 sim?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AgentGPT trust report; sim trust report.