Comparison
burr vs autogen
Verdict
Pick burr if burr by Apache offers a comprehensive framework for decision-making applications, including chatbots, with built-in monitoring and state management; pick autogen if autoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | burr | autogen |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (107d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- burr
- Build applications that make decisions like chatbots, agents; monitor and manage state.
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
Stars
- burr
- 2.5k
- autogen
- 60k
Forks
- burr
- 186
- autogen
- 9.1k
Open issues
- burr
- 105
- autogen
- 970
Language
- burr
- Python
- autogen
- Python
Adopt for
- burr
- Burr by Apache offers a comprehensive framework for decision-making applications, including chatbots, with built-in monitoring and state management.
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models.
Persona
- burr
- -
- autogen
- -
Runtime
- burr
- -
- autogen
- -
License
- burr
- Apache-2.0 License, allowing free use but retaining notice requirements and disclaimers as per the license terms.
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
Last pushed
- burr
- Aug 17, 2026
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
Categories
- burr
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- burr
- Very active (96%)
- autogen
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- burr
- 2d
- autogen
- 107d
Open issues (now)
- burr
- 105
- autogen
- 970
Stars delta
- burr
- +35 (30d)
- autogen
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- burr
- -2 (30d)
- autogen
- Unknown
Full report
- burr
- Trust report
- autogen
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · burr: Python runtime · autogen: Python runtime
Choose burr if…
- License: burr is Apache-2.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Tags unique to burr: burr, chatbot-framework, dags, generative-ai.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- You prefer Python for developing AI-driven applications that require state persistence across interactions.
When NOT to use burr
- If you need a lightweight solution without the overhead of server setup and maintenance for monitoring.
- When your application does not interact heavily with user states or require extensive tracing capabilities.
Choose autogen if…
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, burr is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure..
- Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, autogen, autogen-ecosystem.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
When NOT to use autogen
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework.
- When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited.
- You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as `playwright/mcp`, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apache/burr) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/burr) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Last push (apache/burr) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/autogen) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: burr 2.5k · autogen 60k (synced Aug 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between burr and autogen?
- burr: Build applications that make decisions like chatbots, agents; monitor and manage state.. autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose burr over autogen?
- Choose burr over autogen when License: burr is Apache-2.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Tags unique to burr: burr, chatbot-framework, dags, generative-ai; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; You prefer Python for developing AI-driven applications that require state persistence across interactions.
- When should I choose autogen over burr?
- Choose autogen over burr when License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, burr is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure.; Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, autogen, autogen-ecosystem; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
- When should I avoid burr?
- If you need a lightweight solution without the overhead of server setup and maintenance for monitoring. When your application does not interact heavily with user states or require extensive tracing capabilities.
- When should I avoid autogen?
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework. When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited. You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as
playwright/mcp, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities. - Is burr or autogen more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (60,139 vs 2,521). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are burr and autogen open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (burr: Apache-2.0, autogen: CC-BY-4.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to burr or autogen?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at burr alternatives and autogen alternatives (burr markdown twin, autogen 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, burr or autogen?
- burr: Very active. autogen: Slowing. 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 burr and autogen?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: burr trust report; autogen trust report.