AutoGPTvsNextClaw
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AutoGPT | NextClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 209 in AI Agents | #47 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 187 805 | 262 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +289 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | nextclaw@0.59.3 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
AutoGPT scores 85/100 against 49/100 for NextClaw, so it is the safer default.
NextClaw ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for AutoGPT.
If you want the quickest setup, NextClaw is easier to run; AutoGPT needs more configuration.
AutoGPT is growing faster right now (+289 stars in 30 days).
AutoGPT details →NextClaw details →