Comparison
edict vs autogen
Verdict
Pick edict if edict is a multi-agent orchestration system featuring nine specialized AI agents with real-time dashboards, customizable configurations, and full audit trails. It leverages Docker for easy setup and focuses on seamless,古; pick autogen if autoGen is a Python-based framework for developing agentic AI systems, offering tools for integrating with external models and services, and a no-code GUI for.
Markdown twin · edict alternatives · autogen alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | edict | autogen |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (13d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (155d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal 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 published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- edict
- Three Departments Six Ministries System · OpenClaw Multi-Agent Orchestration System: 9 specialized AI agents include real-time dashboard, model configuration, and complete audit trails
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
Stars
- edict
- 17k
- autogen
- 61k
Forks
- edict
- 1.8k
- autogen
- 9.2k
Open issues
- edict
- 19
- autogen
- 1.1k
Language
- edict
- Python
- autogen
- Python
Adopt for
- edict
- Edict is a multi-agent orchestration system featuring nine specialized AI agents with real-time dashboards, customizable configurations, and full audit trails. It leverages Docker for easy setup and focuses on seamless,古
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing agentic AI systems, offering tools for integrating with external models and services, and a no-code GUI for easier interaction.
Persona
- edict
- -
- autogen
- -
Runtime
- edict
- -
- autogen
- -
License
- edict
- MIT License offers permissive use for both commercial and private projects with conditions to preserve the copyright notice.
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
Last pushed
- edict
- Sep 7, 2026
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
Categories
- edict
- AI Agents
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- edict
- Active (82%)
- autogen
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- edict
- 13d
- autogen
- 155d
Open issues (now)
- edict
- 19
- autogen
- 1.1k
Stars delta
- edict
- +516 (30d)
- autogen
- +897 (30d)
Open issues delta
- edict
- -12 (30d)
- autogen
- +105 (30d)
Owner type
- edict
- User
- autogen
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- edict
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- autogen
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- edict
- Trust report
- autogen
- Trust report
Typed relationship
edict alternative autogenedict and autogen address multi-agent AI application creation, yet edict offers a real-time dashboard which autogen lacks explicitly.
Shared compatibility
- Python · edict: Python runtime · autogen: Python runtime
Choose edict if…
- License: edict is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Pricing: Free under MIT license but additional support or services might incur costs.
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- edict and autogen address multi-agent AI application creation, yet edict offers a real-time dashboard which autogen lacks explicitly.
- Tags unique to edict: ai-agents, ai-orchestration, autonomous-agents, dashboard.
- edict ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a set of 9 specialized AI agents designed for specific tasks within an orchestrated environment
When NOT to use edict
- If you are working within complex enterprise environments with proprietary security requirements that Edict's MIT license might conflict with
- When your use case requires more agents or flexibility beyond what the pre-defined nine agents in Edict offer without significant manual integration efforts
- In scenarios where Docker-based deployment is not suitable for your infrastructure, such as platforms where cross-architecture errors using Docker are frequent
Choose autogen if…
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, edict is MIT.
- Requirements: AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Installation of AutoGen Studio is optional for no-code GUI interaction.; Ensure trusted MCP servers are used to avoid security risks..
- edict and autogen address multi-agent AI application creation, yet edict offers a real-time dashboard which autogen lacks explicitly.
- Tags unique to autogen: agentic, agentic-agi, agents, ai.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need a structured approach to create and manage AI agents with Python.
When NOT to use autogen
- If your project requires a version of Python earlier than 3.10, as AutoGen is not compatible.
- When you need a framework that does not rely on potentially untrusted MCP servers for execution.
- If your project does not require or benefit from the no-code GUI provided by AutoGen Studio.
- When you prefer a framework that does not involve the complexity of setting up and managing multiple MCP servers.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (cft0808/edict) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (cft0808/edict) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (cft0808/edict) · observed Sep 7, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/autogen) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: edict 17k · autogen 61k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between edict and autogen?
- edict: Three Departments Six Ministries System · OpenClaw Multi-Agent Orchestration System: 9 specialized AI agents include real-time dashboard, model configuration, and complete audit trails. autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose edict over autogen?
- Choose edict over autogen when License: edict is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Pricing: Free under MIT license but additional support or services might incur costs; Requirements: Requires Docker; edict and autogen address multi-agent AI application creation, yet edict offers a real-time dashboard which autogen lacks explicitly; Tags unique to edict: ai-agents, ai-orchestration, autonomous-agents, dashboard; edict ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a set of 9 specialized AI agents designed for specific tasks within an orchestrated environment.
- When should I choose autogen over edict?
- Choose autogen over edict when License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, edict is MIT; Requirements: AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Installation of AutoGen Studio is optional for no-code GUI interaction.; Ensure trusted MCP servers are used to avoid security risks.; edict and autogen address multi-agent AI application creation, yet edict offers a real-time dashboard which autogen lacks explicitly; Tags unique to autogen: agentic, agentic-agi, agents, ai; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need a structured approach to create and manage AI agents with Python.
- When should I avoid edict?
- If you are working within complex enterprise environments with proprietary security requirements that Edict's MIT license might conflict with When your use case requires more agents or flexibility beyond what the pre-defined nine agents in Edict offer without significant manual integration efforts In scenarios where Docker-based deployment is not suitable for your infrastructure, such as platforms where cross-architecture errors using Docker are frequent
- When should I avoid autogen?
- If your project requires a version of Python earlier than 3.10, as AutoGen is not compatible. When you need a framework that does not rely on potentially untrusted MCP servers for execution. If your project does not require or benefit from the no-code GUI provided by AutoGen Studio. When you prefer a framework that does not involve the complexity of setting up and managing multiple MCP servers.
- Is edict or autogen more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (61,036 vs 16,901). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are edict and autogen open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (edict: MIT, autogen: CC-BY-4.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to edict or autogen?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at edict alternatives and autogen alternatives (edict 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, edict or autogen?
- edict: 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 edict and autogen?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: edict trust report; autogen trust report.