Comparison
agent-framework vs agentflow
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 agentflow if agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | agentflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1100d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · 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
- agentflow
- Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON
Stars
- agent-framework
- 13k
- agentflow
- 320
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
- agentflow
- 27
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 685
- agentflow
- 13
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- agentflow
- 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.
- agentflow
- Agentflow simplifies the creation of complex workflows for large language models through simple JSON configurations.
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- agentflow
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- agentflow
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- agentflow
- MIT
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
- agentflow
- Aug 11, 2023
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- agentflow
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agent-framework
- Very active (96%)
- agentflow
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- agent-framework
- 0d
- agentflow
- 1100d
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 685
- agentflow
- 13
Stars delta
- agent-framework
- Unknown
- agentflow
- -1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-framework
- Unknown
- agentflow
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- agent-framework
- Organization
- agentflow
- User
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- agentflow
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · agent-framework: Python runtime · agentflow: 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 agentflow if…
- Tags unique to agentflow: json, large language models, python, workflow-management.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need to rapidly prototype LLM workflows with minimal coding via JSON configs
When NOT to use agentflow
- Avoid if requiring advanced customization that goes beyond basic JSON configurations
- Not suitable for scenarios needing real-time dynamic changes in workflow setup during execution
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 (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (simonmesmith/agentflow) · observed Aug 11, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 13k · agentflow 320 (synced Aug 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and agentflow?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. agentflow: Complex LLM Workflows from Simple JSON. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over agentflow?
- Choose agent-framework over agentflow 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 agentflow over agent-framework?
- Choose agentflow over agent-framework when Tags unique to agentflow: json, large language models, python, workflow-management; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need to rapidly prototype LLM workflows with minimal coding via JSON configs.
- 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 agentflow?
- Avoid if requiring advanced customization that goes beyond basic JSON configurations Not suitable for scenarios needing real-time dynamic changes in workflow setup during execution
- Is agent-framework or agentflow more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 320). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and agentflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, agentflow: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or agentflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and agentflow alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, agentflow 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 agentflow?
- agent-framework: Very active. agentflow: 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 agentflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; agentflow trust report.