--- title: "agent-framework vs ai-engineering-from-scratch" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/microsoft-agent-framework-vs-rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch" tools: ["microsoft-agent-framework", "rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch"] --- # agent-framework vs ai-engineering-from-scratch *GraphCanon updated Aug 16, 2026* ## 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 ai-engineering-from-scratch if specifically designed for individuals looking to build a comprehensive understanding of AI tools and frameworks from the ground up. [agent-framework](https://aka.ms/agent-framework) reports 13k GitHub stars, 2.1k forks, and 685 open issues, last pushed Aug 10, 2026. [ai-engineering-from-scratch](https://aiengineeringfromscratch.com) has 47k stars, 8.2k forks, and 107 open issues, last pushed Aug 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agent-framework's repository](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework) and [ai-engineering-from-scratch's repository](https://github.com/rohitg00/ai-engineering-from-scratch). | | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | [ai-engineering-from-scratch](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows | Learn it. Build it. Ship it for others. | | Stars | 12,718 | 46,862 | | Forks | 2,143 | 8,195 | | Open issues | 685 | 107 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments. | Specifically designed for individuals looking to build a comprehensive understanding of AI tools and frameworks from the ground up. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Computer Vision, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | [ai-engineering-from-scratch](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 0d | 6d | | Open issues (now) | 685 | 107 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +8.3k (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | +9 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) - Python runtime; [ai-engineering-from-scratch](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch.md) - Python runtime ## 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. ## Decision facts: ai-engineering-from-scratch - **Pricing:** freemium - The `ai-engineering-from-scratch` repository is free and open-source under an MIT license, but for full access to additional resources or support, a paid option may be provided. Consult official or up - **Adopt for:** Specifically designed for individuals looking to build a comprehensive understanding of AI tools and frameworks from the ground up. ## Choose when ### 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, multi-agent, orchestration. - Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ### Choose ai-engineering-from-scratch if… - Pricing: The `ai-engineering-from-scratch` repository is free and open-source under an MIT license, but for full access to additional resources or support, a paid option may be provided. Consult official or up. - Tags unique to ai-engineering-from-scratch: ai-engineering, computer-vision, deep-learning, from-scratch. - Also covers Computer Vision, LLM Frameworks. - When you want to start with foundational knowledge and learn the intricacies behind AI systems. ## 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. ## When NOT to use ai-engineering-from-scratch - If you are looking for a quick setup or ready-to-go solution without diving into the foundational understanding. - When your project requires immediate practical application with less emphasis on self-implemented solutions from scratch. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agent-framework and ai-engineering-from-scratch? agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. ai-engineering-from-scratch: Learn it. Build it. Ship it for others.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agent-framework over ai-engineering-from-scratch? Choose agent-framework over ai-engineering-from-scratch 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, multi-agent, orchestration; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ### When should I choose ai-engineering-from-scratch over agent-framework? Choose ai-engineering-from-scratch over agent-framework when Pricing: The `ai-engineering-from-scratch` repository is free and open-source under an MIT license, but for full access to additional resources or support, a paid option may be provided. Consult official or up; Tags unique to ai-engineering-from-scratch: ai-engineering, computer-vision, deep-learning, from-scratch; Also covers Computer Vision, LLM Frameworks; When you want to start with foundational knowledge and learn the intricacies behind AI systems. ### 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 ai-engineering-from-scratch? If you are looking for a quick setup or ready-to-go solution without diving into the foundational understanding. When your project requires immediate practical application with less emphasis on self-implemented solutions from scratch. ### Is agent-framework or ai-engineering-from-scratch more popular on GitHub? ai-engineering-from-scratch has more GitHub stars (46,862 vs 12,718). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agent-framework and ai-engineering-from-scratch open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, ai-engineering-from-scratch: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or ai-engineering-from-scratch? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agent-framework alternatives](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives) and [ai-engineering-from-scratch alternatives](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/alternatives) ([agent-framework markdown twin](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives.md), [ai-engineering-from-scratch markdown twin](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/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/microsoft-agent-framework-vs-rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agent-framework or ai-engineering-from-scratch? agent-framework: Very active. ai-engineering-from-scratch: 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 ai-engineering-from-scratch? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agent-framework trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust); [ai-engineering-from-scratch trust report](/tools/rohitg00-ai-engineering-from-scratch/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=microsoft-agent-framework`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=microsoft-agent-framework) - 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/_