Comparison
agentos vs agent-framework
Verdict
Pick agentos if agentOS supports eleven LLM providers with runtime tool forging capabilities for cognitive memory in TypeScript; 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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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentos | agent-framework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (15d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · 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
- agentos
- TypeScript AI agent framework providing cognitive memory and runtime tool forging with support for multi-agent orchestration
- agent-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
Stars
- agentos
- 617
- agent-framework
- 13k
Forks
- agentos
- 92
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
Open issues
- agentos
- 10
- agent-framework
- 685
Language
- agentos
- TypeScript
- agent-framework
- Python
Adopt for
- agentos
- AgentOS supports eleven LLM providers with runtime tool forging capabilities for cognitive memory in TypeScript.
- 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
- agentos
- -
- agent-framework
- -
Runtime
- agentos
- -
- agent-framework
- -
License
- agentos
- Apache-2.0
- agent-framework
- MIT
Last pushed
- agentos
- Aug 7, 2026
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
Categories
- agentos
- AI Agents
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentos
- Active (82%)
- agent-framework
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentos
- 15d
- agent-framework
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentos
- 10
- agent-framework
- 685
Stars delta
- agentos
- +16 (30d)
- agent-framework
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- agentos
- +1 (30d)
- agent-framework
- Unknown
Full report
- agentos
- Trust report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
Choose agentos if…
- agentos is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python.
- License: agentos is Apache-2.0, agent-framework is MIT.
- Tags unique to agentos: cognitive-memory, llm-orchestration, runtime-tool-generation, tool-use.
- Need for cognitive memory and real-time tool generation in AI agents
When NOT to use agentos
- Preferring frameworks without multi-agent orchestration support
- Prioritizing environments with less than eleven LLM provider options
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; agentos is TypeScript.
- License: agent-framework is MIT, agentos is Apache-2.0.
- 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: agentic-ai, agents, orchestration, workflows.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 (framerslab/agentos) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (framerslab/agentos) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Last push (framerslab/agentos) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentos 617 · agent-framework 13k (synced Aug 23, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentos and agent-framework?
- agentos: TypeScript AI agent framework providing cognitive memory and runtime tool forging with support for multi-agent orchestration. 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 agentos over agent-framework?
- Choose agentos over agent-framework when agentos is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python; License: agentos is Apache-2.0, agent-framework is MIT; Tags unique to agentos: cognitive-memory, llm-orchestration, runtime-tool-generation, tool-use; Need for cognitive memory and real-time tool generation in AI agents.
- When should I choose agent-framework over agentos?
- Choose agent-framework over agentos when agent-framework is primarily Python; agentos is TypeScript; License: agent-framework is MIT, agentos is Apache-2.0; 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: agentic-ai, agents, orchestration, workflows; Also covers Developer Tools; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
- When should I avoid agentos?
- Preferring frameworks without multi-agent orchestration support Prioritizing environments with less than eleven LLM provider options
- 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 agentos or agent-framework more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 617). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentos and agent-framework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentos: Apache-2.0, agent-framework: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentos or agent-framework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentos alternatives and agent-framework alternatives (agentos 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, agentos or agent-framework?
- agentos: Active. 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 agentos and agent-framework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentos trust report; agent-framework trust report.