Comparison
agent-framework vs statewave
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 statewave if statewave focuses on reproducibility and provenance in memory management for AI agents, using Postgres plus pgvector for self-hosted operations rather than relying on query-time retrieval.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | statewave |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · 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
- statewave
- Open-source memory runtime for AI agents
Stars
- agent-framework
- 13k
- statewave
- 289
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
- statewave
- 22
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 685
- statewave
- 14
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- statewave
- 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.
- statewave
- Statewave focuses on reproducibility and provenance in memory management for AI agents, using Postgres plus pgvector for self-hosted operations rather than relying on query-time retrieval.
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- statewave
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- statewave
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- statewave
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
- statewave
- Jul 30, 2026
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- statewave
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Days since push
- agent-framework
- 0d
- statewave
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 685
- statewave
- 14
Owner type
- agent-framework
- Organization
- statewave
- User
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- statewave
- Trust report
Choose agent-framework if…
- License: agent-framework is MIT, statewave is Apache-2.0.
- 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.
- 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 statewave if…
- License: statewave is Apache-2.0, agent-framework is MIT.
- Tags unique to statewave: agent-memory, ai-agents, llm, memory.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- statewave ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use when needing reproducible and documented context bundles to ensure consistent agent performance over time, as Statewave's design specifically supports provenance tagging for each context bundle.
When NOT to use statewave
- Avoid if your application cannot leverage or benefit from a self-hosted memory runtime setup specifically using Postgres and pgvector.
- Not suitable for cases where query-time document retrieval is preferred over maintaining provenance-tagged, static context bundles.
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 (smaramwbc/statewave) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (smaramwbc/statewave) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (smaramwbc/statewave) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 13k · statewave 289 (synced Aug 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and statewave?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. statewave: Open-source memory runtime for AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over statewave?
- Choose agent-framework over statewave when License: agent-framework is MIT, statewave is Apache-2.0; 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; 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 statewave over agent-framework?
- Choose statewave over agent-framework when License: statewave is Apache-2.0, agent-framework is MIT; Tags unique to statewave: agent-memory, ai-agents, llm, memory; Also covers Vector Databases; statewave ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use when needing reproducible and documented context bundles to ensure consistent agent performance over time, as Statewave's design specifically supports provenance tagging for each context bundle.
- 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 statewave?
- Avoid if your application cannot leverage or benefit from a self-hosted memory runtime setup specifically using Postgres and pgvector. Not suitable for cases where query-time document retrieval is preferred over maintaining provenance-tagged, static context bundles.
- Is agent-framework or statewave more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 289). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and statewave open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, statewave: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or statewave?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and statewave alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, statewave 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 statewave?
- agent-framework: Very active. statewave: 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 statewave?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; statewave trust report.