Comparison
agent-framework vs hermes-webui
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 hermes-webui if hermes WebUI is a web interface designed for interacting with the Hermes agent, providing features to manage AI tasks and chat through browsers or mobile devices. It comes packaged as an easy-to-set-up Python application.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | hermes-webui |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · 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
- hermes-webui
- Hermes WebUI: The best way to use Hermes Agent from the web or from your phone!
Stars
- agent-framework
- 13k
- hermes-webui
- 17k
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
- hermes-webui
- 2.4k
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 685
- hermes-webui
- 669
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- hermes-webui
- Python
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.
- hermes-webui
- Hermes WebUI is a web interface designed for interacting with the Hermes agent, providing features to manage AI tasks and chat through browsers or mobile devices. It comes packaged as an easy-to-set-up Python application
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- hermes-webui
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- hermes-webui
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- hermes-webui
- MIT License. You are free to use, modify and distribute this software with appropriate attribution.
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
- hermes-webui
- Aug 19, 2026
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- hermes-webui
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 685
- hermes-webui
- 669
Stars delta
- agent-framework
- Unknown
- hermes-webui
- +1.2k (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-framework
- Unknown
- hermes-webui
- +353 (30d)
Owner type
- agent-framework
- Organization
- hermes-webui
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- agent-framework
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- hermes-webui
- Published findings
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- hermes-webui
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · agent-framework: Python runtime · hermes-webui: Python runtime
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.
- 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 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 hermes-webui if…
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Self-hosting requires setup via shell commands or Docker configuration for more comprehensive deployment scenarios..
- Tags unique to hermes-webui: agent, ai-agents, hermes, hermes-agent.
- hermes-webui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want a user-friendly GUI to manage and interact with Hermes agents, ideal for users who prefer a visual interface over command-line operations.
When NOT to use hermes-webui
- Avoid using this tool if you require out-of-the-box support for full agent-loop delegation as it's not currently available, tracked under issue #1925.
- If your setup requires running the Hermes WebUI exclusively on an external Hermes/Agent OpenAI-compatible API since WebUI runs the Hermes Agent in-process by default.
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 Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (nesquena/hermes-webui) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (nesquena/hermes-webui) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (nesquena/hermes-webui) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 13k · hermes-webui 17k (synced Aug 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and hermes-webui?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. hermes-webui: Hermes WebUI: The best way to use Hermes Agent from the web or from your phone!. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over hermes-webui?
- Choose agent-framework over hermes-webui 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; 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 choose hermes-webui over agent-framework?
- Choose hermes-webui over agent-framework when Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Self-hosting requires setup via shell commands or Docker configuration for more comprehensive deployment scenarios.; Tags unique to hermes-webui: agent, ai-agents, hermes, hermes-agent; hermes-webui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want a user-friendly GUI to manage and interact with Hermes agents, ideal for users who prefer a visual interface over command-line operations.
- 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 hermes-webui?
- Avoid using this tool if you require out-of-the-box support for full agent-loop delegation as it's not currently available, tracked under issue #1925. If your setup requires running the Hermes WebUI exclusively on an external Hermes/Agent OpenAI-compatible API since WebUI runs the Hermes Agent in-process by default.
- Is agent-framework or hermes-webui more popular on GitHub?
- hermes-webui has more GitHub stars (17,456 vs 12,718). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and hermes-webui open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, hermes-webui: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or hermes-webui?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and hermes-webui alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, hermes-webui 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 hermes-webui?
- agent-framework: Very active. hermes-webui: 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 agent-framework and hermes-webui?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; hermes-webui trust report.