Comparison
AgentGPT vs swarmclaw
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 swarmclaw if swarmClaw is an open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework that supports agent memory, MCP tools, schedules, delegation, and integrates.
Markdown twin · AgentGPT alternatives · swarmclaw alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | AgentGPT | swarmclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (497d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (79d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- swarmclaw
- Open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework
Stars
- AgentGPT
- 36k
- swarmclaw
- 673
Forks
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
- swarmclaw
- 137
Open issues
- AgentGPT
- 219
- swarmclaw
- 18
Language
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
- swarmclaw
- 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
- swarmclaw
- SwarmClaw is an open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework that supports agent memory, MCP tools, schedules, delegation, and integrates with over 23 LLM providers.
Persona
- AgentGPT
- -
- swarmclaw
- -
Runtime
- AgentGPT
- -
- swarmclaw
- -
License
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
- swarmclaw
- MIT
Last pushed
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
- swarmclaw
- Jun 30, 2026
Categories
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- swarmclaw
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
- swarmclaw
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- AgentGPT
- 497d
- swarmclaw
- 79d
Archived on GitHub
- AgentGPT
- Yes
- swarmclaw
- No
Open issues (now)
- AgentGPT
- 219
- swarmclaw
- 18
Stars delta
- AgentGPT
- -7 (30d)
- swarmclaw
- +43 (30d)
Open issues delta
- AgentGPT
- 0 (30d)
- swarmclaw
- +5 (30d)
Full report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
- swarmclaw
- Trust report
Choose AgentGPT if…
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, swarmclaw is MIT.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 swarmclaw if…
- License: swarmclaw is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to swarmclaw: agent-framework, agent-memory, agent-runtime, agent-swarm.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- swarmclaw ships an MCP server manifest.
- When you need a self-hosted solution for managing autonomous agent swarms with support for agent memory and MCP tools.
When NOT to use swarmclaw
- If you are looking for a solution that does not require self-hosting and prefer a fully managed service.
- When your project strictly requires a specific LLM provider not supported by SwarmClaw, or if you need a more specialized agent framework that SwarmClaw does not cater to.
- If your deployment environment does not support Node.js 22.6+ or Docker, which are prerequisites for running SwarmClaw.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (swarmclawai/swarmclaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (swarmclawai/swarmclaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (swarmclawai/swarmclaw) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AgentGPT 36k · swarmclaw 673 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AgentGPT and swarmclaw?
- AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. swarmclaw: Open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over swarmclaw?
- Choose AgentGPT over swarmclaw when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, swarmclaw is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I choose swarmclaw over AgentGPT?
- Choose swarmclaw over AgentGPT when License: swarmclaw is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to swarmclaw: agent-framework, agent-memory, agent-runtime, agent-swarm; Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training; swarmclaw ships an MCP server manifest; When you need a self-hosted solution for managing autonomous agent swarms with support for agent memory and MCP tools.
- 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 swarmclaw?
- If you are looking for a solution that does not require self-hosting and prefer a fully managed service. When your project strictly requires a specific LLM provider not supported by SwarmClaw, or if you need a more specialized agent framework that SwarmClaw does not cater to. If your deployment environment does not support Node.js 22.6+ or Docker, which are prerequisites for running SwarmClaw.
- Is AgentGPT or swarmclaw more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 673). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AgentGPT and swarmclaw open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, swarmclaw: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or swarmclaw?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AgentGPT alternatives and swarmclaw alternatives (AgentGPT markdown twin, swarmclaw 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 swarmclaw?
- AgentGPT: Archived. swarmclaw: Steady. 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 swarmclaw?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AgentGPT trust report; swarmclaw trust report.