Comparison
MetaGPT vs autogen
Verdict
Pick MetaGPT if metaGPT is a multi-agent framework that leverages AI agents to enable natural language programming. It is developed in Python and is available under the MIT license; 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 easier interaction.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | MetaGPT | autogen |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (239d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (155d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 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
- MetaGPT
- The Multi-Agent Framework: First AI Software Company, Towards Natural Language Programming
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
Stars
- MetaGPT
- 70k
- autogen
- 61k
Forks
- MetaGPT
- 9.0k
- autogen
- 9.2k
Open issues
- MetaGPT
- 131
- autogen
- 1.1k
Language
- MetaGPT
- Python
- autogen
- Python
Adopt for
- MetaGPT
- MetaGPT is a multi-agent framework that leverages AI agents to enable natural language programming. It is developed in Python and is available under the MIT license.
- 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
- MetaGPT
- -
- autogen
- -
Runtime
- MetaGPT
- -
- autogen
- -
License
- MetaGPT
- MIT
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
Last pushed
- MetaGPT
- Jan 21, 2026
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
Categories
- MetaGPT
- AI Agents
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- MetaGPT
- 239d
- autogen
- 155d
Open issues (now)
- MetaGPT
- 131
- autogen
- 1.1k
Stars delta
- MetaGPT
- +637 (30d)
- autogen
- +897 (30d)
Open issues delta
- MetaGPT
- +2 (30d)
- autogen
- +105 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- MetaGPT
- Published findings
- autogen
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- MetaGPT
- Trust report
- autogen
- Trust report
Typed relationship
MetaGPT alternative autogenMetaGPT and autogen are both frameworks focused on agentic AI, providing different approaches to multi-agent system design.
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · MetaGPT: Node.js runtime · autogen: Node.js runtime
- Python · MetaGPT: Python runtime · autogen: Python runtime
Choose MetaGPT if…
- License: MetaGPT is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- MetaGPT and autogen are both frameworks focused on agentic AI, providing different approaches to multi-agent system design.
- Tags unique to MetaGPT: agent, gpt, llm, metagpt.
- MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a framework that supports natural language programming through AI agents.
When NOT to use MetaGPT
- If your project is constrained to Python versions earlier than 3.9 or equal to or later than 3.12.
- When your development environment does not support or require Node.js and pnpm.
- If your project does not align with the concept of multi-agent systems or natural language programming.
Choose autogen if…
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, MetaGPT 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..
- MetaGPT and autogen are both frameworks focused on agentic AI, providing different approaches to multi-agent system design.
- 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 (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Jan 21, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 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: MetaGPT 70k · autogen 61k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between MetaGPT and autogen?
- MetaGPT: The Multi-Agent Framework: First AI Software Company, Towards Natural Language Programming. autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose MetaGPT over autogen?
- Choose MetaGPT over autogen when License: MetaGPT is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; MetaGPT and autogen are both frameworks focused on agentic AI, providing different approaches to multi-agent system design; Tags unique to MetaGPT: agent, gpt, llm, metagpt; MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a framework that supports natural language programming through AI agents.
- When should I choose autogen over MetaGPT?
- Choose autogen over MetaGPT when License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, MetaGPT 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.; MetaGPT and autogen are both frameworks focused on agentic AI, providing different approaches to multi-agent system design; 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 MetaGPT?
- If your project is constrained to Python versions earlier than 3.9 or equal to or later than 3.12. When your development environment does not support or require Node.js and pnpm. If your project does not align with the concept of multi-agent systems or natural language programming.
- 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 MetaGPT or autogen more popular on GitHub?
- MetaGPT has more GitHub stars (70,484 vs 61,036). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are MetaGPT and autogen open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (MetaGPT: MIT, autogen: CC-BY-4.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to MetaGPT or autogen?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at MetaGPT alternatives and autogen alternatives (MetaGPT 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, MetaGPT or autogen?
- MetaGPT: Slowing. 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 MetaGPT and autogen?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: MetaGPT trust report; autogen trust report.