--- title: "langchain-streamlit-template vs agent-framework" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template-vs-microsoft-agent-framework" tools: ["hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template", "microsoft-agent-framework"] --- # langchain-streamlit-template vs agent-framework *GraphCanon updated Aug 15, 2026* ## Verdict Pick langchain-streamlit-template if decision-critical facts for langchain-streamlit-template; 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. [langchain-streamlit-template](https://github.com/hwchase17/langchain-streamlit-template) reports 297 GitHub stars, 142 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed Jan 11, 2025. [agent-framework](https://aka.ms/agent-framework) has 13k stars, 2.1k forks, and 685 open issues, last pushed Aug 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [langchain-streamlit-template's repository](https://github.com/hwchase17/langchain-streamlit-template) and [agent-framework's repository](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework). | | [langchain-streamlit-template](/tools/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Template for deploying a LangGraph agent on Streamlit | Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows | | Stars | 297 | 12,718 | | Forks | 142 | 2,143 | | Open issues | 3 | 685 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | Decision-critical facts for langchain-streamlit-template | 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 | - | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [langchain-streamlit-template](/tools/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 580d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 3 | 685 | | Stars delta | -1 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | Unknown | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [langchain-streamlit-template](/tools/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template.md) - Python runtime; [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: langchain-streamlit-template - **Adopt for:** Decision-critical facts for langchain-streamlit-template ## 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 langchain-streamlit-template if… - Tags unique to langchain-streamlit-template: chatbot, deployment template, langgraph, observability. - You need a specific template that is designed for LangGraph agents and Streamlit. - Leaner open-issue backlog (3). ### Choose agent-framework if… - 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, agents, multi-agent. - Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ## When NOT to use langchain-streamlit-template - If you prefer frameworks other than Streamlit for creating web apps, this tool will not be suitable. - This tool is not recommended if you are working on projects that do not require integration with or monitoring through LangGraph agents. ## 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 langchain-streamlit-template and agent-framework? langchain-streamlit-template: Template for deploying a LangGraph agent on Streamlit. 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 langchain-streamlit-template over agent-framework? Choose langchain-streamlit-template over agent-framework when Tags unique to langchain-streamlit-template: chatbot, deployment template, langgraph, observability; You need a specific template that is designed for LangGraph agents and Streamlit; Leaner open-issue backlog (3). ### When should I choose agent-framework over langchain-streamlit-template? Choose agent-framework over langchain-streamlit-template when 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, agents, multi-agent; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ### When should I avoid langchain-streamlit-template? If you prefer frameworks other than Streamlit for creating web apps, this tool will not be suitable. This tool is not recommended if you are working on projects that do not require integration with or monitoring through LangGraph agents. ### 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 langchain-streamlit-template or agent-framework more popular on GitHub? agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 297). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are langchain-streamlit-template and agent-framework open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub. ### Where can I find alternatives to langchain-streamlit-template or agent-framework? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [langchain-streamlit-template alternatives](/tools/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template/alternatives) and [agent-framework alternatives](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives) ([langchain-streamlit-template markdown twin](/tools/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template/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/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template-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, langchain-streamlit-template or agent-framework? langchain-streamlit-template: Dormant. 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 langchain-streamlit-template and agent-framework? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [langchain-streamlit-template trust report](/tools/hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template/trust); [agent-framework trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=hwchase17-langchain-streamlit-template) - 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/_