AutoGPTvsNorthCinder
Two self-hosted AI Agents projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AutoGPT | NorthCinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 33/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 209 in AI Agents | #196 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 187 803 | 1 205 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | v0.2.1 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
AutoGPT scores 85/100 against 33/100 for NorthCinder, so it is the safer default.
NorthCinder ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for AutoGPT.
If you want the quickest setup, NorthCinder is easier to run; AutoGPT needs more configuration.
AutoGPT is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
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