Aider
1
Incidents
6.3
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Wrong File
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0005 6.3/10Aider modified wrong file — edited production config instead of dev config
Autogpt
1
Incidents
2.9
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Infinite Loop
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0010 2.9/10AutoGPT spent $450 on API calls trying to build a todo app
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Aider | Autogpt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 6.3/10 | 2.9/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 0 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Wrong File | Infinite Loop |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aider or Autogpt more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Aider has 1 documented failures (avg severity 6.3/10) while Autogpt has 1 (avg severity 2.9/10). Autogpt shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Aider and Autogpt failures?
Aider's most common failure mode is wrong file, while Autogpt most commonly fails via infinite loop. Aider has 0 critical incidents vs Autogpt's 0.