--- title: "AgentGPT vs OpenSwarm" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-unohee-openswarm" tools: ["reworkd-agentgpt", "unohee-openswarm"] --- # AgentGPT vs OpenSwarm *GraphCanon updated Aug 21, 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 OpenSwarm if autonomous AI team orchestrator integrating Discord and Linear; vector database for memory enhancement. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) reports 36k GitHub stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. [OpenSwarm](https://github.com/unohee/OpenSwarm) has 838 stars, 146 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Aug 21, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT) and [OpenSwarm's repository](https://github.com/unohee/OpenSwarm). | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [OpenSwarm](/tools/unohee-openswarm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | Autonomous AI dev team orchestrator powered by Claude Code CLI. | | Stars | 36,304 | 838 | | Forks | 9,288 | 146 | | Open issues | 219 | 0 | | 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 | Autonomous AI team orchestrator integrating Discord and Linear; vector database for memory enhancement. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Vector Databases | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [OpenSwarm](/tools/unohee-openswarm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 466d | 0d | | Archived on GitHub | Yes | No | | Open issues (now) | 219 | 0 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +16 (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | -1 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/unohee-openswarm/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: OpenSwarm - **Adopt for:** Autonomous AI team orchestrator integrating Discord and Linear; vector database for memory enhancement. ## Choose when ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, OpenSwarm 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 ### Choose OpenSwarm if… - License: OpenSwarm is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to OpenSwarm: ai-agents, autonomous-agents, claude, claude-code. - Also covers Vector Databases. - OpenSwarm ships an MCP server manifest. - When you need an autonomous tool that leverages Claude Code CLI to organize your development tasks. ## 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 OpenSwarm - Avoid if you are not currently utilizing Discord and Linear within your workflow since the integrations might not provide value without these tools. - Do not use if cognitive memory via vector databases is unnecessary or unpreferred for task management in development teams. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between AgentGPT and OpenSwarm? AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. OpenSwarm: Autonomous AI dev team orchestrator powered by Claude Code CLI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over OpenSwarm? Choose AgentGPT over OpenSwarm when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, OpenSwarm 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 OpenSwarm over AgentGPT? Choose OpenSwarm over AgentGPT when License: OpenSwarm is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to OpenSwarm: ai-agents, autonomous-agents, claude, claude-code; Also covers Vector Databases; OpenSwarm ships an MCP server manifest; When you need an autonomous tool that leverages Claude Code CLI to organize your development tasks. ### 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 OpenSwarm? Avoid if you are not currently utilizing Discord and Linear within your workflow since the integrations might not provide value without these tools. Do not use if cognitive memory via vector databases is unnecessary or unpreferred for task management in development teams. ### Is AgentGPT or OpenSwarm more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 838). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are AgentGPT and OpenSwarm open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, OpenSwarm: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or OpenSwarm? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) and [OpenSwarm alternatives](/tools/unohee-openswarm/alternatives) ([AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md), [OpenSwarm markdown twin](/tools/unohee-openswarm/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-unohee-openswarm.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, AgentGPT or OpenSwarm? AgentGPT: Archived. OpenSwarm: 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 OpenSwarm? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust); [OpenSwarm trust report](/tools/unohee-openswarm/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/_