Comparison
OpenAGI vs agent-framework
Verdict
Pick OpenAGI if openAGI is an agent creation package allowing for the development of AI agents that can integrate with the AIOS system. It's recommended to migrate towards Cerebrum, which offers a newer SDK; 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 environments.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenAGI | agent-framework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (648d since push) As of Sep 7, 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 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 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
- OpenAGI
- Agent creation package for building agents in AIOS
- agent-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
Stars
- OpenAGI
- 2.3k
- agent-framework
- 14k
Forks
- OpenAGI
- 212
- agent-framework
- 2.3k
Open issues
- OpenAGI
- 10
- agent-framework
- 605
Language
- OpenAGI
- Python
- agent-framework
- Python
Adopt for
- OpenAGI
- OpenAGI is an agent creation package allowing for the development of AI agents that can integrate with the AIOS system. It's recommended to migrate towards Cerebrum, which offers a newer SDK.
- 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
- OpenAGI
- -
- agent-framework
- -
Runtime
- OpenAGI
- -
- agent-framework
- -
License
- OpenAGI
- MIT license allows freedom to use for any purpose with attribution.
- agent-framework
- MIT
Last pushed
- OpenAGI
- Nov 28, 2024
- agent-framework
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- OpenAGI
- AI Agents
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- OpenAGI
- Dormant (18%)
- agent-framework
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- OpenAGI
- 648d
- agent-framework
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- OpenAGI
- 10
- agent-framework
- 605
Stars delta
- OpenAGI
- +2 (30d)
- agent-framework
- +855 (30d)
Open issues delta
- OpenAGI
- 0 (30d)
- agent-framework
- -80 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- OpenAGI
- Published findings
- agent-framework
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- OpenAGI
- Trust report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · OpenAGI: Python runtime · agent-framework: Python runtime
Choose OpenAGI if…
- OpenAGI is a self-hostable package that requires deployment and management on your own infrastructure.
- Pricing: Free to use under MIT license; free for non-commercial purposes, commercial projects might require additional agreements or payment plans not specified in the repository..
- Tags unique to OpenAGI: agiresearch, aios.
- - **Current Projects**: If you have existing projects built on OpenAGI and they need continued maintenance or minor updates rather than a major overhaul
When NOT to use OpenAGI
- - **New Projects**: OpenAGI recommends migration to Cerebrum, marking it unsuitable for new projects looking towards future-proof solutions
- - **Advanced Development Needs**: When requiring enhanced capabilities or features that are only included in the newer framework (Cerebrum), sticking with OpenAGI may limit advancement
Choose agent-framework if…
- 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, multi-agent, orchestration.
- 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 (agiresearch/OpenAGI) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (agiresearch/OpenAGI) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (agiresearch/OpenAGI) · observed Nov 28, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 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: OpenAGI 2.3k · agent-framework 14k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenAGI and agent-framework?
- OpenAGI: Agent creation package for building agents in AIOS. 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 OpenAGI over agent-framework?
- Choose OpenAGI over agent-framework when OpenAGI is a self-hostable package that requires deployment and management on your own infrastructure; Pricing: Free to use under MIT license; free for non-commercial purposes, commercial projects might require additional agreements or payment plans not specified in the repository.; Tags unique to OpenAGI: agiresearch, aios; - **Current Projects**: If you have existing projects built on OpenAGI and they need continued maintenance or minor updates rather than a major overhaul.
- When should I choose agent-framework over OpenAGI?
- Choose agent-framework over OpenAGI when 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, multi-agent, orchestration; 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 OpenAGI?
- - **New Projects**: OpenAGI recommends migration to Cerebrum, marking it unsuitable for new projects looking towards future-proof solutions - **Advanced Development Needs**: When requiring enhanced capabilities or features that are only included in the newer framework (Cerebrum), sticking with OpenAGI may limit advancement
- 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 OpenAGI or agent-framework more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (13,573 vs 2,282). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenAGI and agent-framework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenAGI: MIT, agent-framework: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenAGI or agent-framework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenAGI alternatives and agent-framework alternatives (OpenAGI 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, OpenAGI or agent-framework?
- OpenAGI: Dormant. 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 OpenAGI and agent-framework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenAGI trust report; agent-framework trust report.