Comparison
agent-framework vs sdk-python
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 sdk-python if temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | sdk-python |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · 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
- sdk-python
- Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks
Stars
- agent-framework
- 14k
- sdk-python
- 1.2k
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.3k
- sdk-python
- 241
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 605
- sdk-python
- 104
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- sdk-python
- 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.
- sdk-python
- Temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python.
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- sdk-python
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- sdk-python
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- sdk-python
- MIT
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Sep 18, 2026
- sdk-python
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- sdk-python
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 605
- sdk-python
- 104
Stars delta
- agent-framework
- +855 (30d)
- sdk-python
- +35 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-framework
- -80 (30d)
- sdk-python
- -5 (30d)
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- sdk-python
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · agent-framework: Python runtime · sdk-python: 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 AI Agents.
- 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 sdk-python if…
- Tags unique to sdk-python: durable-execution, microservices, open-source, python.
- Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration
- More recently updated (last pushed Sep 20, 2026).
When NOT to use sdk-python
- Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration
- Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 14k · sdk-python 1.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and sdk-python?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. sdk-python: Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over sdk-python?
- Choose agent-framework over sdk-python 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 AI Agents; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
- When should I choose sdk-python over agent-framework?
- Choose sdk-python over agent-framework when Tags unique to sdk-python: durable-execution, microservices, open-source, python; Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration; More recently updated (last pushed Sep 20, 2026).
- 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 sdk-python?
- Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools
- Is agent-framework or sdk-python more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (13,573 vs 1,195). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and sdk-python open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, sdk-python: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or sdk-python?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and sdk-python alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, sdk-python 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 sdk-python?
- agent-framework: Very active. sdk-python: 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 sdk-python?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; sdk-python trust report.