Comparison
AutoGPT vs Agent-S
Verdict
Pick AutoGPT if autoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options; pick Agent-S if decision-Critical Facts for Agent-S.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | AutoGPT | Agent-S |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (14d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of Jul 11, 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
- AutoGPT
- Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters
- Agent-S
- Agent S: an open agentic framework that uses computers like a human
Stars
- AutoGPT
- 187k
- Agent-S
- 12k
Forks
- AutoGPT
- 46k
- Agent-S
- 1.4k
Open issues
- AutoGPT
- 593
- Agent-S
- 43
Language
- AutoGPT
- Python
- Agent-S
- Python
Adopt for
- AutoGPT
- AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options.
- Agent-S
- Decision-Critical Facts for Agent-S
Persona
- AutoGPT
- -
- Agent-S
- -
Runtime
- AutoGPT
- -
- Agent-S
- -
License
- AutoGPT
- AutoGPT's `autogpt_platform/` component is licensed under Polyform Shield, which is free for personal and internal business use but cannot be sold as a competing hosted service. The `classic/` and all
- Agent-S
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- AutoGPT
- Sep 18, 2026
- Agent-S
- Sep 5, 2026
Categories
- AutoGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- Agent-S
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AutoGPT
- Very active (96%)
- Agent-S
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- AutoGPT
- 0d
- Agent-S
- 14d
Open issues (now)
- AutoGPT
- 593
- Agent-S
- 43
Stars delta
- AutoGPT
- +801 (30d)
- Agent-S
- +155 (30d)
Open issues delta
- AutoGPT
- +76 (30d)
- Agent-S
- +3 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- AutoGPT
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- Agent-S
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
Full report
- AutoGPT
- Trust report
- Agent-S
- Trust report
Typed relationship
AutoGPT Agent-S
Choose AutoGPT if…
- License: AutoGPT is Other, Agent-S is Apache-2.0.
- Graph edge: AutoGPT is a typed related of Agent-S - see the relationship row above.
- Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers.
When NOT to use AutoGPT
- If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment.
- When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you.
- If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support.
Choose Agent-S if…
- License: Agent-S is Apache-2.0, AutoGPT is Other.
- Graph edge: Agent-S is a typed related of AutoGPT - see the relationship row above.
- Tags unique to Agent-S: agent-computer-interface, ai-agents, computer-automation, in-context-reinforcement-learning.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- If your project involves computer automation tasks that are similar to human-like interactions, including GUI tasks or those requiring grounding in a context-based environment, Agent-S provides an agn
When NOT to use Agent-S
- Avoid using Agent-S if your project is heavily language-focused and does not involve significant interaction with the computer interface for tasks such as GUI manipulation. Competitors may specialize
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (simular-ai/Agent-S) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (simular-ai/Agent-S) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (simular-ai/Agent-S) · observed Sep 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AutoGPT 187k · Agent-S 12k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AutoGPT and Agent-S?
- AutoGPT: Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters. Agent-S: Agent S: an open agentic framework that uses computers like a human. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AutoGPT over Agent-S?
- Choose AutoGPT over Agent-S when License: AutoGPT is Other, Agent-S is Apache-2.0; Graph edge: AutoGPT is a typed related of Agent-S - see the relationship row above; Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, ai, artificial-intelligence; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need full control over your infrastructure and data, as self-hosting allows you to run AutoGPT on your own servers.
- When should I choose Agent-S over AutoGPT?
- Choose Agent-S over AutoGPT when License: Agent-S is Apache-2.0, AutoGPT is Other; Graph edge: Agent-S is a typed related of AutoGPT - see the relationship row above; Tags unique to Agent-S: agent-computer-interface, ai-agents, computer-automation, in-context-reinforcement-learning; Also covers Data & Retrieval; If your project involves computer automation tasks that are similar to human-like interactions, including GUI tasks or those requiring grounding in a context-based environment, Agent-S provides an agn.
- When should I avoid AutoGPT?
- If you require immediate setup without the need for infrastructure management, as the managed service option is more suitable for quick deployment. When you are looking for a fully managed solution with built-in model access, as the managed platform handles updates and operations for you. If you are seeking a paid plan with plan-dependent support, as the self-hosted option relies on community support.
- When should I avoid Agent-S?
- Avoid using Agent-S if your project is heavily language-focused and does not involve significant interaction with the computer interface for tasks such as GUI manipulation. Competitors may specialize
- Is AutoGPT or Agent-S more popular on GitHub?
- AutoGPT has more GitHub stars (187,424 vs 12,329). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AutoGPT and Agent-S open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AutoGPT: Other, Agent-S: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to AutoGPT or Agent-S?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AutoGPT alternatives and Agent-S alternatives (AutoGPT markdown twin, Agent-S 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, AutoGPT or Agent-S?
- AutoGPT: Very active. Agent-S: 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 AutoGPT and Agent-S?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AutoGPT trust report; Agent-S trust report.