Comparison
AutoGPT vs aideml
Verdict
Pick AutoGPT if autoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options; pick aideml if aIDE is an LLM agent for machine learning engineering, designed for automated machine learning, autonomous agents, and self-improving AI, referenced in OpenAI MLE-bench.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | AutoGPT | aideml |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (14d since push) As of Sep 18, 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 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- AutoGPT
- Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters
- aideml
- AIDE: an LLM agent for machine learning engineering
Stars
- AutoGPT
- 187k
- aideml
- 1.5k
Forks
- AutoGPT
- 46k
- aideml
- 227
Open issues
- AutoGPT
- 593
- aideml
- 3
Language
- AutoGPT
- Python
- aideml
- Python
Adopt for
- AutoGPT
- AutoGPT is a platform for building and using autonomous AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed service options.
- aideml
- AIDE is an LLM agent for machine learning engineering, designed for automated machine learning, autonomous agents, and self-improving AI, referenced in OpenAI MLE-bench.
Persona
- AutoGPT
- -
- aideml
- -
Runtime
- AutoGPT
- -
- aideml
- -
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
- aideml
- MIT
Last pushed
- AutoGPT
- Sep 18, 2026
- aideml
- Sep 3, 2026
Categories
- AutoGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- aideml
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AutoGPT
- Very active (96%)
- aideml
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- AutoGPT
- 0d
- aideml
- 14d
Open issues (now)
- AutoGPT
- 593
- aideml
- 3
Stars delta
- AutoGPT
- +801 (30d)
- aideml
- +70 (30d)
Open issues delta
- AutoGPT
- +76 (30d)
- aideml
- +1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- AutoGPT
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- aideml
- Published findings
Full report
- AutoGPT
- Trust report
- aideml
- Trust report
Choose AutoGPT if…
- License: AutoGPT is Other, aideml is MIT.
- Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, artificial-intelligence, claude.
- 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 aideml if…
- License: aideml is MIT, AutoGPT is Other.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Docker for deployment.; Needs an OpenAI API key for full functionality..
- Tags unique to aideml: ai-agents, automated-machine-learning, autoresearch, code-optimization.
- Also covers Model Training.
- aideml ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need an LLM agent that focuses on automated machine learning and autonomous agents, as AIDE is specifically designed for these purposes.
When NOT to use aideml
- If your project does not require integration with OpenAI services, as AIDE's functionality is partly tied to OpenAI APIs.
- When you are looking for a tool that does not focus on autonomous agents or self-improving AI, as AIDE is specialized in these areas and may not be as versatile in other aspects of machine learning.
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 (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Sep 3, 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: AutoGPT 187k · aideml 1.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AutoGPT and aideml?
- AutoGPT: Accessible AI for everyone, providing tools for focus on what matters. aideml: AIDE: an LLM agent for machine learning engineering. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AutoGPT over aideml?
- Choose AutoGPT over aideml when License: AutoGPT is Other, aideml is MIT; Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, artificial-intelligence, claude; 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 aideml over AutoGPT?
- Choose aideml over AutoGPT when License: aideml is MIT, AutoGPT is Other; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Docker for deployment.; Needs an OpenAI API key for full functionality.; Tags unique to aideml: ai-agents, automated-machine-learning, autoresearch, code-optimization; Also covers Model Training; aideml ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need an LLM agent that focuses on automated machine learning and autonomous agents, as AIDE is specifically designed for these purposes.
- 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 aideml?
- If your project does not require integration with OpenAI services, as AIDE's functionality is partly tied to OpenAI APIs. When you are looking for a tool that does not focus on autonomous agents or self-improving AI, as AIDE is specialized in these areas and may not be as versatile in other aspects of machine learning.
- Is AutoGPT or aideml more popular on GitHub?
- AutoGPT has more GitHub stars (187,424 vs 1,530). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AutoGPT and aideml open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AutoGPT: Other, aideml: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to AutoGPT or aideml?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AutoGPT alternatives and aideml alternatives (AutoGPT markdown twin, aideml 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 aideml?
- AutoGPT: Very active. aideml: 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 aideml?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AutoGPT trust report; aideml trust report.