Comparison
agent-framework vs beehive
Verdict
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; pick beehive if beehive, an event-driven and agent-based automation framework in Go under AGPL-3.0 license, supports complex workflows via Docker and Ansible.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | beehive |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1298d since push) As of Sep 15, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 15, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · 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
- agent-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
- beehive
- A flexible event/agent & automation system with lots of bees
Stars
- agent-framework
- 14k
- beehive
- 6.5k
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.3k
- beehive
- 327
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 605
- beehive
- 119
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- beehive
- Go
Adopt for
- agent-framework
- The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
- beehive
- Beehive, an event-driven and agent-based automation framework in Go under AGPL-3.0 license, supports complex workflows via Docker and Ansible.
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- beehive
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- beehive
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- beehive
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Sep 18, 2026
- beehive
- Feb 25, 2023
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- beehive
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agent-framework
- Very active (96%)
- beehive
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- agent-framework
- 0d
- beehive
- 1298d
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 605
- beehive
- 119
Stars delta
- agent-framework
- +855 (30d)
- beehive
- +5 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-framework
- -80 (30d)
- beehive
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- agent-framework
- Organization
- beehive
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- agent-framework
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- beehive
- Published findings
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- beehive
- Trust report
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; beehive is Go.
- License: agent-framework is MIT, beehive is AGPL-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, 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 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.
Choose beehive if…
- beehive is primarily Go; agent-framework is Python.
- License: beehive is AGPL-3.0, agent-framework is MIT.
- Tags unique to beehive: automation, event-driven-architecture, workflow-management.
- beehive ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You prioritize Go for development and need a flexible tool supporting Docker and Ansible deployment.
When NOT to use beehive
- If your project demands proprietary licensing, avoiding AGPL-3.0 is essential.
- For projects requiring languages other than Go for automation frameworks.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (muesli/beehive) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (muesli/beehive) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (muesli/beehive) · observed Feb 25, 2023
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 14k · beehive 6.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and beehive?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. beehive: A flexible event/agent & automation system with lots of bees. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over beehive?
- Choose agent-framework over beehive when agent-framework is primarily Python; beehive is Go; License: agent-framework is MIT, beehive is AGPL-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, 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 choose beehive over agent-framework?
- Choose beehive over agent-framework when beehive is primarily Go; agent-framework is Python; License: beehive is AGPL-3.0, agent-framework is MIT; Tags unique to beehive: automation, event-driven-architecture, workflow-management; beehive ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You prioritize Go for development and need a flexible tool supporting Docker and Ansible deployment.
- 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.
- When should I avoid beehive?
- If your project demands proprietary licensing, avoiding AGPL-3.0 is essential. For projects requiring languages other than Go for automation frameworks.
- Is agent-framework or beehive more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (13,573 vs 6,490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and beehive open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, beehive: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or beehive?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and beehive alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, beehive 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, agent-framework or beehive?
- agent-framework: Very active. beehive: Dormant. 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 agent-framework and beehive?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; beehive trust report.