Comparison
activepieces vs agent-framework
Verdict
Pick activepieces if activepieces is a TypeScript-based platform for AI agents and workflow automation, featuring MCP servers for AI agents. It is released under the MIT license for the Community Edition and a Commercial License for the full; pick agent-framework if the agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | activepieces | agent-framework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 16, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- activepieces
- AI Agents & MCPs & AI Workflow Automation
- agent-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
Stars
- activepieces
- 25k
- agent-framework
- 14k
Forks
- activepieces
- 4.2k
- agent-framework
- 2.3k
Open issues
- activepieces
- 567
- agent-framework
- 605
Language
- activepieces
- TypeScript
- agent-framework
- Python
Adopt for
- activepieces
- Activepieces is a TypeScript-based platform for AI agents and workflow automation, featuring MCP servers for AI agents. It is released under the MIT license for the Community Edition and a Commercial License for the full
- agent-framework
- The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
Persona
- activepieces
- -
- agent-framework
- -
Runtime
- activepieces
- -
- agent-framework
- -
License
- activepieces
- Other
- agent-framework
- MIT
Last pushed
- activepieces
- Sep 18, 2026
- agent-framework
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- activepieces
- AI Agents
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- activepieces
- 1d
- agent-framework
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- activepieces
- 567
- agent-framework
- 605
Stars delta
- activepieces
- +681 (30d)
- agent-framework
- +855 (30d)
Open issues delta
- activepieces
- +91 (30d)
- agent-framework
- -80 (30d)
Full report
- activepieces
- Trust report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
Choose activepieces if…
- activepieces is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python.
- License: activepieces is Other, agent-framework is MIT.
- Tags unique to activepieces: ai-agent, ai-agents, ai-agents-framework, mcp.
- activepieces ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a platform that supports AI agents and workflow automation with a focus on MCP servers for AI agents.
When NOT to use activepieces
- If you prefer a fully open-source solution without the option for enterprise features under a commercial license.
- When you need a platform that does not focus on MCP servers for AI agents, as Activepieces heavily integrates this feature.
- If you are looking for a solution that is not based on TypeScript, as Activepieces is specifically developed in this language.
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; activepieces is TypeScript.
- License: agent-framework is MIT, activepieces is Other.
- Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages..
- Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
When NOT to use agent-framework
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively.
- Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (activepieces/activepieces) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (activepieces/activepieces) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (activepieces/activepieces) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: activepieces 25k · agent-framework 14k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between activepieces and agent-framework?
- activepieces: AI Agents & MCPs & AI Workflow Automation. agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose activepieces over agent-framework?
- Choose activepieces over agent-framework when activepieces is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python; License: activepieces is Other, agent-framework is MIT; Tags unique to activepieces: ai-agent, ai-agents, ai-agents-framework, mcp; activepieces ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a platform that supports AI agents and workflow automation with a focus on MCP servers for AI agents.
- When should I choose agent-framework over activepieces?
- Choose agent-framework over activepieces when agent-framework is primarily Python; activepieces is TypeScript; License: agent-framework is MIT, activepieces is Other; Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages.; Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent; Also covers Developer Tools; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
- When should I avoid activepieces?
- If you prefer a fully open-source solution without the option for enterprise features under a commercial license. When you need a platform that does not focus on MCP servers for AI agents, as Activepieces heavily integrates this feature. If you are looking for a solution that is not based on TypeScript, as Activepieces is specifically developed in this language.
- When should I avoid agent-framework?
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively. Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
- Is activepieces or agent-framework more popular on GitHub?
- activepieces has more GitHub stars (24,584 vs 13,573). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are activepieces and agent-framework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (activepieces: Other, agent-framework: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to activepieces or agent-framework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at activepieces alternatives and agent-framework alternatives (activepieces markdown twin, agent-framework markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, activepieces or agent-framework?
- activepieces: Very active. agent-framework: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for activepieces and agent-framework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: activepieces trust report; agent-framework trust report.