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AutoGPT
The original autonomous agent platform for building looping AI workers.
Add AutoGPT to your hut →AutoGPT was the project that ignited the autonomous AI agent movement — released in April 2023, it showed that GPT-4 could break a goal into tasks, execute them in a loop using tools like web search and file management, and iterate until done. It sparked a wave of agent frameworks and remains the most-searched term in the space. The project has since evolved into a platform (AutoGPT Forge) with an Agent Protocol standard for building interoperable agents.
Open-source and free to self-run. AutoGPT Cloud (beta) offers a hosted version with usage-based pricing. Most often compared to LangGraph and AutoGen for agent development — AutoGPT's edge is brand recognition and historical significance; newer frameworks like LangGraph offer more production-ready control over agent state and execution.
| Made by | AutoGPT Foundation |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Open-source (free) · AutoGPT Cloud (beta, usage-based) |
| Best for | Autonomous task execution, agent research, open-source agent platform |
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