--- title: "langgraph4j vs agent-framework" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/langgraph4j-langgraph4j-vs-microsoft-agent-framework" tools: ["langgraph4j-langgraph4j", "microsoft-agent-framework"] --- # langgraph4j vs agent-framework *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick langgraph4j if langGraph4j is a Java library for developing AI-agentic architectures that integrates seamlessly with Langchain4j and Spring AI; 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. [langgraph4j](https://langgraph4j.github.io/langgraph4j/) reports 2.0k GitHub stars, 280 forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Sep 15, 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 [langgraph4j's repository](https://github.com/langgraph4j/langgraph4j) and [agent-framework's repository](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework). | | [langgraph4j](/tools/langgraph4j-langgraph4j.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A library for developing AI Agentic Architectures in Java | Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows | | Stars | 2,006 | 13,573 | | Forks | 280 | 2,335 | | Open issues | 25 | 605 | | Language | Java | Python | | Adopt for | LangGraph4j is a Java library for developing AI-agentic architectures that integrates seamlessly with Langchain4j and Spring AI. | 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 License | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [langgraph4j](/tools/langgraph4j-langgraph4j.md) | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 1d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 25 | 605 | | Stars delta | +98 (30d) | +855 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +1 (30d) | -80 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/langgraph4j-langgraph4j/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: langgraph4j - **Pricing:** freemium - Available at no cost; commercial support and enterprise options may incur additional charges. - **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM - **Adopt for:** LangGraph4j is a Java library for developing AI-agentic architectures that integrates seamlessly with Langchain4j and Spring AI. - **License detail:** MIT License ## 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 langgraph4j if… - langgraph4j is primarily Java; agent-framework is Python. - Pricing: Available at no cost; commercial support and enterprise options may incur additional charges.. - Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM. - Tags unique to langgraph4j: ai, langchain4j, spring-ai, workflow. - When you are building an application in the Java ecosystem that requires integration with both Langchain4j and Spring AI. ### Choose agent-framework if… - agent-framework is primarily Python; langgraph4j is Java. - 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. - 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 langgraph4j - Avoid using it if your project strictly limits external dependency versions and necessitates an older version of Java (prior to 17), as LangGraph4j demands at least Java 17. - If you require the absolute latest features before official release, direct snapshot use might pose instability risks that could disrupt development cycles or production environments. ## 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 langgraph4j and agent-framework? langgraph4j: A library for developing AI Agentic Architectures in Java. 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 langgraph4j over agent-framework? Choose langgraph4j over agent-framework when langgraph4j is primarily Java; agent-framework is Python; Pricing: Available at no cost; commercial support and enterprise options may incur additional charges.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Tags unique to langgraph4j: ai, langchain4j, spring-ai, workflow; When you are building an application in the Java ecosystem that requires integration with both Langchain4j and Spring AI. ### When should I choose agent-framework over langgraph4j? Choose agent-framework over langgraph4j when agent-framework is primarily Python; langgraph4j is Java; 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; 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 langgraph4j? Avoid using it if your project strictly limits external dependency versions and necessitates an older version of Java (prior to 17), as LangGraph4j demands at least Java 17. If you require the absolute latest features before official release, direct snapshot use might pose instability risks that could disrupt development cycles or production environments. ### 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 langgraph4j or agent-framework more popular on GitHub? agent-framework has more GitHub stars (13,573 vs 2,006). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are langgraph4j and agent-framework open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langgraph4j: MIT, agent-framework: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to langgraph4j or agent-framework? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [langgraph4j alternatives](/tools/langgraph4j-langgraph4j/alternatives) and [agent-framework alternatives](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives) ([langgraph4j markdown twin](/tools/langgraph4j-langgraph4j/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/langgraph4j-langgraph4j-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, langgraph4j or agent-framework? langgraph4j: 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 langgraph4j and agent-framework? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [langgraph4j trust report](/tools/langgraph4j-langgraph4j/trust); [agent-framework trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=langgraph4j-langgraph4j`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=langgraph4j-langgraph4j) - 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/_