Comparison
agent-framework vs langchain-hs
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 langchain-hs if langChain-HS offers a unique implementation in Haskell, bringing functional programming paradigms to AI development.
Markdown twin · agent-framework alternatives · langchain-hs alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-framework | langchain-hs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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
- langchain-hs
- Haskell implementation of LangChain
Stars
- agent-framework
- 13k
- langchain-hs
- 52
Forks
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
- langchain-hs
- 7
Open issues
- agent-framework
- 685
- langchain-hs
- 4
Language
- agent-framework
- Python
- langchain-hs
- Haskell
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.
- langchain-hs
- LangChain-HS offers a unique implementation in Haskell, bringing functional programming paradigms to AI development.
Persona
- agent-framework
- -
- langchain-hs
- -
Runtime
- agent-framework
- -
- langchain-hs
- -
License
- agent-framework
- MIT
- langchain-hs
- MIT
Last pushed
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
- langchain-hs
- Aug 7, 2026
Categories
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- langchain-hs
- Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- agent-framework
- 685
- langchain-hs
- 4
Owner type
- agent-framework
- Organization
- langchain-hs
- User
Full report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
- langchain-hs
- Trust report
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; langchain-hs is Haskell.
- 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 langchain-hs if…
- langchain-hs is primarily Haskell; agent-framework is Python.
- Tags unique to langchain-hs: ai development library, functional programming, haskell, langchain.
- Also covers Model Training.
- You require a robust AI functionality with a preference or need for functional programming approaches
When NOT to use langchain-hs
- When your team lacks experience with functional programming as Haskell requires a different mindset compared to imperative languages.
- If performance optimization is the top priority, given that Haskell might not match the speed of languages like Python in all scenarios.
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 (tusharad/langchain-hs) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (tusharad/langchain-hs) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (tusharad/langchain-hs) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-framework 13k · langchain-hs 52 (synced Aug 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-framework and langchain-hs?
- agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. langchain-hs: Haskell implementation of LangChain. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-framework over langchain-hs?
- Choose agent-framework over langchain-hs when agent-framework is primarily Python; langchain-hs is Haskell; 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 langchain-hs over agent-framework?
- Choose langchain-hs over agent-framework when langchain-hs is primarily Haskell; agent-framework is Python; Tags unique to langchain-hs: ai development library, functional programming, haskell, langchain; Also covers Model Training; You require a robust AI functionality with a preference or need for functional programming approaches.
- 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 langchain-hs?
- When your team lacks experience with functional programming as Haskell requires a different mindset compared to imperative languages. If performance optimization is the top priority, given that Haskell might not match the speed of languages like Python in all scenarios.
- Is agent-framework or langchain-hs more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 52). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-framework and langchain-hs open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-framework: MIT, langchain-hs: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-framework or langchain-hs?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-framework alternatives and langchain-hs alternatives (agent-framework markdown twin, langchain-hs 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 langchain-hs?
- agent-framework: Very active. langchain-hs: 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 langchain-hs?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-framework trust report; langchain-hs trust report.