Comparison
AgentGPT vs agent-kernel
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 agent-kernel if agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | AgentGPT | agent-kernel |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (497d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 13, 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 13, 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 Jul 15, 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
- agent-kernel
- The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents
Stars
- AgentGPT
- 36k
- agent-kernel
- 188
Forks
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
- agent-kernel
- 86
Open issues
- AgentGPT
- 219
- agent-kernel
- 137
Language
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
- agent-kernel
- 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
- agent-kernel
- Agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A.
Persona
- AgentGPT
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
Runtime
- AgentGPT
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
License
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
- agent-kernel
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
- agent-kernel
- Sep 11, 2026
Categories
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- agent-kernel
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
- agent-kernel
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- AgentGPT
- 497d
- agent-kernel
- 1d
Archived on GitHub
- AgentGPT
- Yes
- agent-kernel
- No
Open issues (now)
- AgentGPT
- 219
- agent-kernel
- 137
Stars delta
- AgentGPT
- -7 (30d)
- agent-kernel
- +75 (30d)
Open issues delta
- AgentGPT
- 0 (30d)
- agent-kernel
- +9 (30d)
Full report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
- agent-kernel
- Trust report
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; agent-kernel is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 agent-kernel if…
- agent-kernel is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module..
- Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure.
- If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
When NOT to use agent-kernel
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers.
- When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
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 (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Sep 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AgentGPT 36k · agent-kernel 188 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AgentGPT and agent-kernel?
- AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. agent-kernel: The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over agent-kernel?
- Choose AgentGPT over agent-kernel when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; agent-kernel is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; 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 agent-kernel over AgentGPT?
- Choose agent-kernel over AgentGPT when agent-kernel is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module.; Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure; If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
- 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 agent-kernel?
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers. When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
- Is AgentGPT or agent-kernel more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 188). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AgentGPT and agent-kernel open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, agent-kernel: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AgentGPT alternatives and agent-kernel alternatives (AgentGPT markdown twin, agent-kernel 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 agent-kernel?
- AgentGPT: Archived. agent-kernel: 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 agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AgentGPT trust report; agent-kernel trust report.