--- title: "paseo vs agent-framework" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/getpaseo-paseo-vs-microsoft-agent-framework" tools: ["getpaseo-paseo", "microsoft-agent-framework"] --- # paseo vs agent-framework *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick paseo if paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI; 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. [paseo](https://paseo.sh) reports 18k GitHub stars, 2.0k forks, and 853 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [agent-framework](https://aka.ms/agent-framework) has 14k stars, 2.3k forks, and 605 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [paseo's repository](https://github.com/getpaseo/paseo) and [agent-framework's repository](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework). | | [paseo](/tools/getpaseo-paseo.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Orchestrate multiple coding agents from desktop and mobile | Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows | | Stars | 17,619 | 13,573 | | Forks | 2,003 | 2,335 | | Open issues | 853 | 605 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | Adopt for | Paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI. | The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Other | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [paseo](/tools/getpaseo-paseo.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 853 | 605 | | Stars delta | +4.4k (30d) | +855 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +122 (30d) | -80 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: paseo - **Adopt for:** Paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI. ## Decision facts: agent-framework - **Requirements:** Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages. - **Adopt for:** The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments. ## Choose when ### Choose paseo if… - paseo is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python. - License: paseo is Other, agent-framework is MIT. - Tags unique to paseo: ade, android, claude-code, codex. - When you need to orchestrate multiple code generation or modification tasks concurrently across different platforms ### Choose agent-framework if… - agent-framework is primarily Python; paseo is TypeScript. - License: agent-framework is MIT, paseo 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, multi-agent, orchestration. - Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ## When NOT to use paseo - If your workflow does not involve managing coding agents from desktop, mobile apps, and CLI interfaces - When you prefer cloud-based orchestration without needing to set up a local daemon server ## 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. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between paseo and agent-framework? paseo: Orchestrate multiple coding agents from desktop and mobile. 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 paseo over agent-framework? Choose paseo over agent-framework when paseo is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python; License: paseo is Other, agent-framework is MIT; Tags unique to paseo: ade, android, claude-code, codex; When you need to orchestrate multiple code generation or modification tasks concurrently across different platforms. ### When should I choose agent-framework over paseo? Choose agent-framework over paseo when agent-framework is primarily Python; paseo is TypeScript; License: agent-framework is MIT, paseo 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, multi-agent, orchestration; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ### When should I avoid paseo? If your workflow does not involve managing coding agents from desktop, mobile apps, and CLI interfaces When you prefer cloud-based orchestration without needing to set up a local daemon server ### 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 paseo or agent-framework more popular on GitHub? paseo has more GitHub stars (17,619 vs 13,573). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are paseo and agent-framework open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (paseo: Other, agent-framework: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to paseo or agent-framework? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [paseo alternatives](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/alternatives) and [agent-framework alternatives](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives) ([paseo markdown twin](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/alternatives.md), [agent-framework markdown twin](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/getpaseo-paseo-vs-microsoft-agent-framework.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, paseo or agent-framework? paseo: Very 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 paseo and agent-framework? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [paseo trust report](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/trust); [agent-framework trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=getpaseo-paseo`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=getpaseo-paseo) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_