Comparison
agent-framework vs promptmage
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 promptmage if promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow management.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | promptmage |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (696d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 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 Sep 18, 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
- promptmage
- simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows
Stars
- agent-framework
- 14k
- promptmage
- 116
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.3k
- promptmage
- 9
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 605
- promptmage
- 8
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- promptmage
- 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.
- promptmage
- Promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow management.
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- promptmage
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- promptmage
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- promptmage
- MIT
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Sep 18, 2026
- promptmage
- Oct 21, 2024
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- promptmage
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agent-framework
- Very active (96%)
- promptmage
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- agent-framework
- 0d
- promptmage
- 696d
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 605
- promptmage
- 8
Stars delta
- agent-framework
- +855 (30d)
- promptmage
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-framework
- -80 (30d)
- promptmage
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- agent-framework
- Organization
- promptmage
- User
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- promptmage
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · agent-framework: Python runtime · promptmage: 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 promptmage if…
- Tags unique to promptmage: ai, llm, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
When NOT to use promptmage
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python.
- When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering.
- If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
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 (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Oct 21, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 14k · promptmage 116 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and promptmage?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. promptmage: simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over promptmage?
- Choose agent-framework over promptmage 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 promptmage over agent-framework?
- Choose promptmage over agent-framework when Tags unique to promptmage: ai, llm, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
- 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 promptmage?
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python. When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering. If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
- Is agent-framework or promptmage more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (13,573 vs 116). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and promptmage open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, promptmage: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or promptmage?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and promptmage alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, promptmage 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 promptmage?
- agent-framework: Very active. promptmage: 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 promptmage?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; promptmage trust report.