Comparison
baml vs agency
Verdict
Pick baml if bAML is a robust, statically-typed programming language designed for agent development with strong focus on error minimization through type safety and static analysis; pick agency if agency is a fast and minimal Python-based framework for developing agentic systems that excels in its streamlined approach to creating autonomous agents.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | baml | agency |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (101d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- baml
- Programming language for agents
- agency
- A fast and minimal framework for building agentic systems
Stars
- baml
- 9.2k
- agency
- 490
Forks
- baml
- 492
- agency
- 29
Open issues
- baml
- 339
- agency
- 19
Language
- baml
- Rust
- agency
- Python
Adopt for
- baml
- BAML is a robust, statically-typed programming language designed for agent development with strong focus on error minimization through type safety and static analysis.
- agency
- Agency is a fast and minimal Python-based framework for developing agentic systems that excels in its streamlined approach to creating autonomous agents.
Persona
- baml
- -
- agency
- -
Runtime
- baml
- -
- agency
- -
License
- baml
- Apache-2.0
- agency
- MIT
Last pushed
- baml
- Sep 11, 2026
- agency
- Jun 10, 2026
Categories
- baml
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- agency
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- baml
- Very active (96%)
- agency
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- baml
- 0d
- agency
- 101d
Open issues (now)
- baml
- 339
- agency
- 19
Stars delta
- baml
- +318 (30d)
- agency
- +3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- baml
- +36 (30d)
- agency
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- baml
- Organization
- agency
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- baml
- Published findings
- agency
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- baml
- Trust report
- agency
- Trust report
Choose baml if…
- baml is primarily Rust; agency is Python.
- License: baml is Apache-2.0, agency is MIT.
- Tags unique to baml: boundaryml, guardrails, llm, programming-language.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need a language that keeps types consistent at runtime and avoids the use of generic 'any' types.
When NOT to use baml
- If your project requires dynamic typing or runtime flexibility not constrained by strict type definitions.
- In cases preferring other language-specific concurrency models that BAML doesn't support, favoring a different approach to parallelism might be necessary.
Choose agency if…
- agency is primarily Python; baml is Rust.
- License: agency is MIT, baml is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agency: actor-model, agent-framework, autonomous-agents.
- When you prefer a lightweight solution for building autonomous agent systems without the need for extensive configuration or complex dependencies.
When NOT to use agency
- If your development requires deeply integrated functionalities that would necessitate a heavier, more feature-rich framework.
- In scenarios where you need robust tooling for large-scale deployment and management as Agency does not offer extensive LLMOps (LLM Operations) capabilities beyond its minimalistic design.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (BoundaryML/baml) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (BoundaryML/baml) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (BoundaryML/baml) · observed Sep 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (operand/agency) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (operand/agency) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (operand/agency) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: baml 9.2k · agency 490 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between baml and agency?
- baml: Programming language for agents. agency: A fast and minimal framework for building agentic systems. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose baml over agency?
- Choose baml over agency when baml is primarily Rust; agency is Python; License: baml is Apache-2.0, agency is MIT; Tags unique to baml: boundaryml, guardrails, llm, programming-language; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need a language that keeps types consistent at runtime and avoids the use of generic 'any' types.
- When should I choose agency over baml?
- Choose agency over baml when agency is primarily Python; baml is Rust; License: agency is MIT, baml is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agency: actor-model, agent-framework, autonomous-agents; When you prefer a lightweight solution for building autonomous agent systems without the need for extensive configuration or complex dependencies.
- When should I avoid baml?
- If your project requires dynamic typing or runtime flexibility not constrained by strict type definitions. In cases preferring other language-specific concurrency models that BAML doesn't support, favoring a different approach to parallelism might be necessary.
- When should I avoid agency?
- If your development requires deeply integrated functionalities that would necessitate a heavier, more feature-rich framework. In scenarios where you need robust tooling for large-scale deployment and management as Agency does not offer extensive LLMOps (LLM Operations) capabilities beyond its minimalistic design.
- Is baml or agency more popular on GitHub?
- baml has more GitHub stars (9,165 vs 490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are baml and agency open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (baml: Apache-2.0, agency: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to baml or agency?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at baml alternatives and agency alternatives (baml markdown twin, agency 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, baml or agency?
- baml: Very active. agency: 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 baml and agency?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: baml trust report; agency trust report.