--- title: "idun-agent-platform vs agent-framework" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/idun-group-idun-agent-platform-vs-microsoft-agent-framework" tools: ["idun-group-idun-agent-platform", "microsoft-agent-framework"] --- # idun-agent-platform vs agent-framework *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick idun-agent-platform if idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO; 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. [idun-agent-platform](https://idun-group.com/engine) reports 199 GitHub stars, 13 forks, and 110 open issues, last pushed Aug 6, 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 [idun-agent-platform's repository](https://github.com/Idun-Group/idun-agent-platform) and [agent-framework's repository](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework). | | [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service | Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows | | Stars | 199 | 13,573 | | Forks | 13 | 2,335 | | Open issues | 110 | 605 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO. | 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 | GPL-3.0 License requires derivative works to also be open source. | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Inference & Serving | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 36d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 110 | 605 | | Stars delta | +2 (30d) | +855 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | -80 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [idun-agent-platform](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform.md) - Python runtime; [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: idun-agent-platform - **Pricing:** freemium - Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM - **Adopt for:** idun-agent-platform is an open-source runtime for deploying LangGraph and Google ADK AI agents in production with FastAPI, AG-UI copilotkit API, chat UI, guardrails, observability, and SSO. - **License detail:** GPL-3.0 License requires derivative works to also be open source. ## 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 idun-agent-platform if… - License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, agent-framework is MIT. - Pricing: Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM. - Tags unique to idun-agent-platform: a2a-protocol, ag-ui-protocol, agent-platform, claude-code. - Also covers Inference & Serving. - When you want to deploy production-ready AI agents using a self-hosted platform that supports both LangGraph and Google ADK. ### Choose agent-framework if… - License: agent-framework is MIT, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0. - 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: agent-framework, multi-agent, 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 idun-agent-platform - When vendor lock-in is not an issue, because idun-agent-platform emphasizes being self-hosted with no dependency on external vendors. - If your project does not need or cannot accommodate the GPL-3.0 license requirement for open-source projects that use this platform. - For simple agent deployments without a need for advanced features like AG-UI copilotkit API, detailed guardrails, or out-of-the-box observability features. ## 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 idun-agent-platform and agent-framework? idun-agent-platform: Open-source runtime for LangGraph and Google ADK agents as FastAPI service. 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 idun-agent-platform over agent-framework? Choose idun-agent-platform over agent-framework when License: idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0, agent-framework is MIT; Pricing: Free and open-source platform with support for commercial use under the GPL-3.0 license.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Tags unique to idun-agent-platform: a2a-protocol, ag-ui-protocol, agent-platform, claude-code; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you want to deploy production-ready AI agents using a self-hosted platform that supports both LangGraph and Google ADK. ### When should I choose agent-framework over idun-agent-platform? Choose agent-framework over idun-agent-platform when License: agent-framework is MIT, idun-agent-platform is GPL-3.0; 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: agent-framework, multi-agent, 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 idun-agent-platform? When vendor lock-in is not an issue, because idun-agent-platform emphasizes being self-hosted with no dependency on external vendors. If your project does not need or cannot accommodate the GPL-3.0 license requirement for open-source projects that use this platform. For simple agent deployments without a need for advanced features like AG-UI copilotkit API, detailed guardrails, or out-of-the-box observability features. ### 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 idun-agent-platform or agent-framework more popular on GitHub? agent-framework has more GitHub stars (13,573 vs 199). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are idun-agent-platform and agent-framework open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (idun-agent-platform: GPL-3.0, agent-framework: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to idun-agent-platform or agent-framework? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [idun-agent-platform alternatives](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/alternatives) and [agent-framework alternatives](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives) ([idun-agent-platform markdown twin](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/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/idun-group-idun-agent-platform-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, idun-agent-platform or agent-framework? idun-agent-platform: Steady. 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 idun-agent-platform and agent-framework? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [idun-agent-platform trust report](/tools/idun-group-idun-agent-platform/trust); [agent-framework trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=idun-group-idun-agent-platform`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=idun-group-idun-agent-platform) - 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/_