Comparison
agent-framework vs neuron-ai
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 neuron-ai if neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents.
Markdown twin · agent-framework alternatives · neuron-ai alternatives
GraphCanon updated 1w
Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | neuron-ai |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- neuron-ai
- Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP
Stars
- agent-framework
- 13k
- neuron-ai
- 2.0k
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
- neuron-ai
- 228
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 685
- neuron-ai
- 9
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- neuron-ai
- PHP
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.
- neuron-ai
- Neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents.
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- neuron-ai
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- neuron-ai
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- neuron-ai
- MIT
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
- neuron-ai
- Jul 21, 2026
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- neuron-ai
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 685
- neuron-ai
- 9
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- neuron-ai
- Trust report
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; neuron-ai is PHP.
- 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, agents, 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 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 neuron-ai if…
- neuron-ai is primarily PHP; agent-framework is Python.
- Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, llm-inference, php, vector-database.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack.
When NOT to use neuron-ai
- If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations.
- When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design.
- If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently.
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 (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Last push (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 13k · neuron-ai 2.0k (synced Aug 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and neuron-ai?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. neuron-ai: Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over neuron-ai?
- Choose agent-framework over neuron-ai when agent-framework is primarily Python; neuron-ai is PHP; 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, agents, 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 choose neuron-ai over agent-framework?
- Choose neuron-ai over agent-framework when neuron-ai is primarily PHP; agent-framework is Python; Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, llm-inference, php, vector-database; Also covers Inference & Serving; neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack.
- 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 neuron-ai?
- If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations. When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design. If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently.
- Is agent-framework or neuron-ai more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 2,021). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and neuron-ai open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, neuron-ai: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or neuron-ai?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and neuron-ai alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, neuron-ai 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 neuron-ai?
- agent-framework: Very active. neuron-ai: 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 neuron-ai?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; neuron-ai trust report.