AutoGen

Agent frameworks Advanced Open source Free

A Microsoft programming framework for building multi-agent AI applications, with layered Core, AgentChat, and Extensions APIs.

Strengths

A layered architecture for both quick prototyping and low-level control
Python and .NET support, plus the AutoGen Studio no-code GUI
Mature and widely adopted, with substantial documentation

Weaknesses

In maintenance mode: it will not receive new features
Microsoft directs new users to the successor Microsoft Agent Framework
Multi-agent orchestration is conceptually demanding

At a glance

Licence: MIT
Pricing: Free
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux
GPU required: No

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Entry last verified 18 August 2026.