--- title: "AgentGPT vs orca" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-stablyai-orca" tools: ["reworkd-agentgpt", "stablyai-orca"] --- # AgentGPT vs orca *GraphCanon updated Aug 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 orca if orca specializes in orchestrating multiple AI coding agents simultaneously through a user-friendly interface accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) reports 36k GitHub stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. [orca](https://onOrca.dev) has 49k stars, 3.4k forks, and 4.2k open issues, last pushed Aug 19, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT) and [orca's repository](https://github.com/stablyai/orca). | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [orca](/tools/stablyai-orca.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | ADE for working with a fleet of parallel agents | | Stars | 36,304 | 49,090 | | Forks | 9,288 | 3,388 | | Open issues | 219 | 4,177 | | Language | TypeScript | 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 | Orca specializes in orchestrating multiple AI coding agents simultaneously through a user-friendly interface accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 | MIT | | 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) | [orca](/tools/stablyai-orca.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 466d | 0d | | Archived on GitHub | Yes | No | | Open issues (now) | 219 | 4.2k | | Stars delta | Unknown | +26k (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | +2373 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/stablyai-orca/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: orca - **Requirements:** Ensure you have the necessary subscriptions for any third-party coding agents intended to be used with Orca. - **Adopt for:** Orca specializes in orchestrating multiple AI coding agents simultaneously through a user-friendly interface accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. ## Choose when ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, orca is MIT. - 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 orca if… - License: orca is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Requirements: Ensure you have the necessary subscriptions for any third-party coding agents intended to be used with Orca.. - Tags unique to orca: ade, agent-ide, cli, coding-agent. - When you need to manage several parallel AI coding agents efficiently for complex software development projects. ## 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 orca - For users who are working in a single-agent environment or those not needing the complexity of managing multiple parallel agents. - If you prioritize tools tailored for real-time collaborative coding with human developers over managing AI agents, as Orca’s focus is more on agent orchestration. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between AgentGPT and orca? AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. orca: ADE for working with a fleet of parallel agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over orca? Choose AgentGPT over orca when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, orca is MIT; 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 orca over AgentGPT? Choose orca over AgentGPT when License: orca is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Requirements: Ensure you have the necessary subscriptions for any third-party coding agents intended to be used with Orca.; Tags unique to orca: ade, agent-ide, cli, coding-agent; When you need to manage several parallel AI coding agents efficiently for complex software development projects. ### 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 orca? For users who are working in a single-agent environment or those not needing the complexity of managing multiple parallel agents. If you prioritize tools tailored for real-time collaborative coding with human developers over managing AI agents, as Orca’s focus is more on agent orchestration. ### Is AgentGPT or orca more popular on GitHub? orca has more GitHub stars (49,090 vs 36,304). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are AgentGPT and orca open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, orca: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or orca? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) and [orca alternatives](/tools/stablyai-orca/alternatives) ([AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md), [orca markdown twin](/tools/stablyai-orca/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-stablyai-orca.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, AgentGPT or orca? AgentGPT: Archived. orca: 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 orca? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust); [orca trust report](/tools/stablyai-orca/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/_