--- title: "agent-framework vs mcpproxy-go" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/microsoft-agent-framework-vs-smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go" tools: ["microsoft-agent-framework", "smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go"] --- # agent-framework vs mcpproxy-go *GraphCanon updated Aug 11, 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 mcpproxy-go if mcpproxy-go is a proxy server built for developers to enhance AI agents with functionality and security features through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports tool routing, audit logging, and provides a web UI. [agent-framework](https://aka.ms/agent-framework) reports 13k GitHub stars, 2.1k forks, and 685 open issues, last pushed Aug 10, 2026. [mcpproxy-go](https://mcpproxy.app) has 305 stars, 43 forks, and 15 open issues, last pushed Aug 2, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agent-framework's repository](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework) and [mcpproxy-go's repository](https://github.com/smart-mcp-proxy/mcpproxy-go). | | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | [mcpproxy-go](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows | Supercharge AI Agents, Safely | | Stars | 12,718 | 305 | | Forks | 2,143 | 43 | | Open issues | 685 | 15 | | Language | Python | Go | | Adopt for | The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments. | mcpproxy-go is a proxy server built for developers to enhance AI agents with functionality and security features through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports tool routing, audit logging, and provides a web UI. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [agent-framework](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework.md) | [mcpproxy-go](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 685 | 15 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/trust.md) | ## 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: mcpproxy-go - **Pricing:** freemium - mcpproxy-go is free to use under the MIT license; however, premium support or advanced features may have associated costs. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM; The installation process varies by operating system and includes options for manual setup as well as automated installers for ease of use. - **Adopt for:** mcpproxy-go is a proxy server built for developers to enhance AI agents with functionality and security features through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports tool routing, audit logging, and provides a web UI. ## Choose when ### Choose agent-framework if… - agent-framework is primarily Python; mcpproxy-go is Go. - 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. - Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ### Choose mcpproxy-go if… - mcpproxy-go is primarily Go; agent-framework is Python. - Pricing: mcpproxy-go is free to use under the MIT license; however, premium support or advanced features may have associated costs.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; The installation process varies by operating system and includes options for manual setup as well as automated installers for ease of use.. - Tags unique to mcpproxy-go: audit-logging, context-window, local-first, model-context-protocol. - mcpproxy-go ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you need a Go-based solution that focuses specifically on enhancing AI functionalities using MCP. ## 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 mcpproxy-go - When a simpler proxy solution that does not offer specialized AI-focused tools like MCP or advanced logging is sufficient. - If your project is strictly frontend and does not require backend server enhancement features such as those provided by mcpproxy-go's tool-routing capabilities. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agent-framework and mcpproxy-go? agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. mcpproxy-go: Supercharge AI Agents, Safely. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agent-framework over mcpproxy-go? Choose agent-framework over mcpproxy-go when agent-framework is primarily Python; mcpproxy-go is Go; 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; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems. ### When should I choose mcpproxy-go over agent-framework? Choose mcpproxy-go over agent-framework when mcpproxy-go is primarily Go; agent-framework is Python; Pricing: mcpproxy-go is free to use under the MIT license; however, premium support or advanced features may have associated costs.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; The installation process varies by operating system and includes options for manual setup as well as automated installers for ease of use.; Tags unique to mcpproxy-go: audit-logging, context-window, local-first, model-context-protocol; mcpproxy-go ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a Go-based solution that focuses specifically on enhancing AI functionalities using MCP. ### 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 mcpproxy-go? When a simpler proxy solution that does not offer specialized AI-focused tools like MCP or advanced logging is sufficient. If your project is strictly frontend and does not require backend server enhancement features such as those provided by mcpproxy-go's tool-routing capabilities. ### Is agent-framework or mcpproxy-go more popular on GitHub? agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 305). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agent-framework and mcpproxy-go open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, mcpproxy-go: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or mcpproxy-go? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agent-framework alternatives](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives) and [mcpproxy-go alternatives](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/alternatives) ([agent-framework markdown twin](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/alternatives.md), [mcpproxy-go markdown twin](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/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-smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agent-framework or mcpproxy-go? agent-framework: Very active. mcpproxy-go: 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 mcpproxy-go? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agent-framework trust report](/tools/microsoft-agent-framework/trust); [mcpproxy-go trust report](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/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/_