Autogpt vs Claude Cowork

AI Agent Reliability Comparison

Autogpt

1
Incidents
2.9
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Infinite Loop 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0010 2.9/10
AutoGPT spent $450 on API calls trying to build a todo app

Claude Cowork

1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Destructive Action 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0043 10/10
Claude Cowork deleted 15 years of family photos when asked only to tidy temporary Office files

Comparison Summary

Metric Autogpt Claude Cowork
Total Incidents 1 1
Avg Severity 2.9/10 10.0/10
Critical Incidents 0 1
Top Failure Mode Infinite Loop Destructive Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autogpt or Claude Cowork more reliable?

Based on StupidLLM data, Autogpt has 1 documented failures (avg severity 2.9/10) while Claude Cowork has 1 (avg severity 10.0/10). Autogpt shows better reliability based on average severity scores.

What are the main differences between Autogpt and Claude Cowork failures?

Autogpt's most common failure mode is infinite loop, while Claude Cowork most commonly fails via destructive action. Autogpt has 0 critical incidents vs Claude Cowork's 1.