Comparison
AgentGPT vs SPIN
Verdict
Pick AgentGPT when agentGPT is primarily TypeScript; SPIN is Python; pick SPIN when sPIN is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
Markdown twin · AgentGPT alternatives · SPIN alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | AgentGPT | SPIN |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (438d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (794d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
- SPIN
- The official implementation of Self-Play Fine-Tuning (SPIN)
Stars
- AgentGPT
- 36k
- SPIN
- 1.2k
Forks
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
- SPIN
- 105
Open issues
- AgentGPT
- 219
- SPIN
- 24
Language
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
- SPIN
- Python
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
- SPIN
- -
Persona
- AgentGPT
- -
- SPIN
- -
Runtime
- AgentGPT
- -
- SPIN
- -
License
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
- SPIN
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
- SPIN
- May 8, 2024
Categories
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- SPIN
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
- SPIN
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- AgentGPT
- 438d
- SPIN
- 794d
Archived on GitHub
- AgentGPT
- Yes
- SPIN
- No
Open issues (now)
- AgentGPT
- 219
- SPIN
- 24
Owner type
- AgentGPT
- Organization
- SPIN
- User
Full report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
- SPIN
- Trust report
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; SPIN is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, SPIN 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 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 SPIN if…
- SPIN is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: SPIN is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to SPIN: deep-learning, fine-tuning, large-language-models, python.
When NOT to use SPIN
- Last GitHub push was 796 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 8, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on SPIN.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (uclaml/SPIN) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (uclaml/SPIN) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (uclaml/SPIN) · observed May 8, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AgentGPT 36k · SPIN 1.2k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AgentGPT and SPIN?
- AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. SPIN: The official implementation of Self-Play Fine-Tuning (SPIN). See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over SPIN?
- Choose AgentGPT over SPIN when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; SPIN is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, SPIN 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 SPIN over AgentGPT?
- Choose SPIN over AgentGPT when SPIN is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: SPIN is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to SPIN: deep-learning, fine-tuning, large-language-models, python.
- 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 SPIN?
- Last GitHub push was 796 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 8, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on SPIN. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is AgentGPT or SPIN more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 1,247). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AgentGPT and SPIN open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, SPIN: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or SPIN?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AgentGPT alternatives and SPIN alternatives (AgentGPT markdown twin, SPIN 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 SPIN?
- AgentGPT: Archived. SPIN: Dormant. 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 SPIN?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AgentGPT trust report; SPIN trust report.