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Agent frameworkOpen sourceUpdated 2026

AutoGen

Intermediate to advanced · Python framework

Microsoft-backed framework for building multi-agent AI applications.

Best for

Developers exploring research and production patterns for agent collaboration.

Why use it

Good fit when you want a maintained framework for multi-agent orchestration experiments.

Tradeoffs

Agent frameworks evolve quickly; validate APIs and production readiness for your version.

Key features

  • Multi-agent workflows
  • Tool use
  • Conversation orchestration

Alternatives

CrewAI, LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK

Where it fits

AutoGen belongs in the agent framework layer of an open AI stack. Evaluate it against your model runtime, privacy needs, deployment target, and the amount of operational complexity your team can support.

CategoryAgent frameworkLicenseMITDeploymentPython frameworkModeCode framework
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Recommendation

Use AutoGen when multi-agent orchestration is the thing you need to test.