Comparison
autogen vs agency
Verdict
Pick autogen if autoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models; 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 2w
Trust & integrity
| Signal | autogen | agency |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (107d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Steady (40d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1mo · 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
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
- agency
- A fast and minimal framework for building agentic systems
Stars
- autogen
- 60k
- agency
- 487
Forks
- autogen
- 9.1k
- agency
- 28
Open issues
- autogen
- 970
- agency
- 19
Language
- autogen
- Python
- agency
- Python
Adopt for
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models.
- 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
Maintenance
- autogen
- Slowing (36%)
- agency
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- autogen
- 107d
- agency
- 40d
Open issues (now)
- autogen
- 970
- agency
- 19
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: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure..
- 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-agi, agents, ai, autogen.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
When NOT to use autogen
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework.
- When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited.
- You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as `playwright/mcp`, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities.
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 Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (operand/agency) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (operand/agency) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Last push (operand/agency) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: autogen 60k · agency 487 (synced Aug 1, 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: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure.; 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-agi, agents, ai, autogen; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
- 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 you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework. When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited. You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as
playwright/mcp, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities. - 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 (60,139 vs 487). 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: Steady. 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.