Comparison
automa vs agent-framework
Verdict
Pick automa if automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms; 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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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | automa | agent-framework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (195d since push) As of Sep 14, 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 14, 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 Jul 15, 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
- automa
- A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks
- agent-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
Stars
- automa
- 22k
- agent-framework
- 14k
Forks
- automa
- 2.3k
- agent-framework
- 2.3k
Open issues
- automa
- 377
- agent-framework
- 605
Language
- automa
- Vue
- agent-framework
- Python
Adopt for
- automa
- Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms.
- 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
- automa
- -
- agent-framework
- -
Runtime
- automa
- -
- agent-framework
- -
License
- automa
- Other
- agent-framework
- MIT
Last pushed
- automa
- Mar 2, 2026
- agent-framework
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- automa
- Developer Tools
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- automa
- Slowing (36%)
- agent-framework
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- automa
- 195d
- agent-framework
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- automa
- 377
- agent-framework
- 605
Stars delta
- automa
- +73 (30d)
- agent-framework
- +855 (30d)
Open issues delta
- automa
- +5 (30d)
- agent-framework
- -80 (30d)
Full report
- automa
- Trust report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
Choose automa if…
- automa is primarily Vue; agent-framework is Python.
- License: automa is Other, agent-framework is MIT.
- Tags unique to automa: automation, browser-automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension.
- If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
When NOT to use automa
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting.
- If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; automa is Vue.
- License: agent-framework is MIT, automa 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 AI Agents.
- 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 (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Mar 2, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 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: automa 22k · agent-framework 14k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between automa and agent-framework?
- automa: A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks. 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 automa over agent-framework?
- Choose automa over agent-framework when automa is primarily Vue; agent-framework is Python; License: automa is Other, agent-framework is MIT; Tags unique to automa: automation, browser-automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension; If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
- When should I choose agent-framework over automa?
- Choose agent-framework over automa when agent-framework is primarily Python; automa is Vue; License: agent-framework is MIT, automa 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 AI Agents; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
- When should I avoid automa?
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting. If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
- 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 automa or agent-framework more popular on GitHub?
- automa has more GitHub stars (21,619 vs 13,573). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are automa and agent-framework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (automa: Other, agent-framework: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to automa or agent-framework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at automa alternatives and agent-framework alternatives (automa 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, automa or agent-framework?
- automa: Slowing. 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 automa and agent-framework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: automa trust report; agent-framework trust report.