Comparison
autogen vs agency
Verdict
Pick autogen if autoGen is a Python-based framework for developing agentic AI systems, offering tools for integrating with external models and services, and a no-code GUI for easier interaction; pick agency if agency is a fast and minimal Python-based framework for developing agentic systems that excels in its streamlined approach to creating autonomous agents.
Markdown twin · autogen alternatives · agency alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | autogen | agency |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (155d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (101d 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 · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
- agency
- A fast and minimal framework for building agentic systems
Stars
- autogen
- 61k
- agency
- 490
Forks
- autogen
- 9.2k
- agency
- 29
Open issues
- autogen
- 1.1k
- agency
- 19
Language
- autogen
- Python
- agency
- Python
Adopt for
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing agentic AI systems, offering tools for integrating with external models and services, and a no-code GUI for easier interaction.
- agency
- Agency is a fast and minimal Python-based framework for developing agentic systems that excels in its streamlined approach to creating autonomous agents.
Persona
- autogen
- -
- agency
- -
Runtime
- autogen
- -
- agency
- -
License
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
- agency
- MIT
Last pushed
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
- agency
- Jun 10, 2026
Categories
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- agency
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- autogen
- 155d
- agency
- 101d
Open issues (now)
- autogen
- 1.1k
- agency
- 19
Stars delta
- autogen
- +897 (30d)
- agency
- +3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- autogen
- +105 (30d)
- agency
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- autogen
- Organization
- agency
- User
Full report
- autogen
- Trust report
- agency
- Trust report
Typed relationship
autogen integrates agencyAgency can integrate with autogen to create sophisticated multi-agent systems, as both frameworks focus on developing flexible agent architectures.
Shared compatibility
- Python · autogen: Python runtime · agency: Python runtime
Choose autogen if…
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, agency is MIT.
- Requirements: AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Installation of AutoGen Studio is optional for no-code GUI interaction.; Ensure trusted MCP servers are used to avoid security risks..
- Agency can integrate with autogen to create sophisticated multi-agent systems, as both frameworks focus on developing flexible agent architectures.
- Tags unique to autogen: agentic, agentic-agi, agents, ai.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need a structured approach to create and manage AI agents with Python.
When NOT to use autogen
- If your project requires a version of Python earlier than 3.10, as AutoGen is not compatible.
- When you need a framework that does not rely on potentially untrusted MCP servers for execution.
- If your project does not require or benefit from the no-code GUI provided by AutoGen Studio.
- When you prefer a framework that does not involve the complexity of setting up and managing multiple MCP servers.
Choose agency if…
- License: agency is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Agency can integrate with autogen to create sophisticated multi-agent systems, as both frameworks focus on developing flexible agent architectures.
- Tags unique to agency: actor-model, agent-framework, autonomous-agents.
- When you prefer a lightweight solution for building autonomous agent systems without the need for extensive configuration or complex dependencies.
When NOT to use agency
- If your development requires deeply integrated functionalities that would necessitate a heavier, more feature-rich framework.
- In scenarios where you need robust tooling for large-scale deployment and management as Agency does not offer extensive LLMOps (LLM Operations) capabilities beyond its minimalistic design.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (microsoft/autogen) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (operand/agency) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (operand/agency) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (operand/agency) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: autogen 61k · agency 490 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between autogen and agency?
- autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. agency: A fast and minimal framework for building agentic systems. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose autogen over agency?
- Choose autogen over agency when License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, agency is MIT; Requirements: AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Installation of AutoGen Studio is optional for no-code GUI interaction.; Ensure trusted MCP servers are used to avoid security risks.; Agency can integrate with autogen to create sophisticated multi-agent systems, as both frameworks focus on developing flexible agent architectures; Tags unique to autogen: agentic, agentic-agi, agents, ai; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need a structured approach to create and manage AI agents with Python.
- When should I choose agency over autogen?
- Choose agency over autogen when License: agency is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Agency can integrate with autogen to create sophisticated multi-agent systems, as both frameworks focus on developing flexible agent architectures; Tags unique to agency: actor-model, agent-framework, autonomous-agents; When you prefer a lightweight solution for building autonomous agent systems without the need for extensive configuration or complex dependencies.
- When should I avoid autogen?
- If your project requires a version of Python earlier than 3.10, as AutoGen is not compatible. When you need a framework that does not rely on potentially untrusted MCP servers for execution. If your project does not require or benefit from the no-code GUI provided by AutoGen Studio. When you prefer a framework that does not involve the complexity of setting up and managing multiple MCP servers.
- When should I avoid agency?
- If your development requires deeply integrated functionalities that would necessitate a heavier, more feature-rich framework. In scenarios where you need robust tooling for large-scale deployment and management as Agency does not offer extensive LLMOps (LLM Operations) capabilities beyond its minimalistic design.
- Is autogen or agency more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (61,036 vs 490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are autogen and agency open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (autogen: CC-BY-4.0, agency: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to autogen or agency?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at autogen alternatives and agency alternatives (autogen markdown twin, agency 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, autogen or agency?
- autogen: Slowing. agency: Slowing. 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 autogen and agency?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: autogen trust report; agency trust report.