Comparison
autogen vs SAM
Verdict
Pick autogen when autogen is primarily Python; SAM is Swift; pick SAM when sAM is primarily Swift; autogen is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | autogen | SAM |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (87d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- SAM
- Synthetic Autonomic Mind - An AI assistant for everyone.
Stars
- autogen
- 60k
- SAM
- 132
Forks
- autogen
- 9.0k
- SAM
- 5
Open issues
- autogen
- 945
- SAM
- 0
Language
- autogen
- Python
- SAM
- Swift
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.
- SAM
- -
Persona
- autogen
- -
- SAM
- -
Runtime
- autogen
- -
- SAM
- -
License
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
- SAM
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
- SAM
- Jul 12, 2026
Categories
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- SAM
- Computer Vision, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- autogen
- Steady (60%)
- SAM
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- autogen
- 87d
- SAM
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- autogen
- 945
- SAM
- 0
Full report
- autogen
- Trust report
- SAM
- Trust report
Choose autogen if…
- autogen is primarily Python; SAM is Swift.
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, SAM is GPL-3.0.
- 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..
- Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, ai, autogen.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 SAM if…
- SAM is primarily Swift; autogen is Python.
- License: SAM is GPL-3.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Tags unique to SAM: ai-assistant, ai-assistants, ai-tools, apple.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use SAM
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (SyntheticAutonomicMind/SAM) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (SyntheticAutonomicMind/SAM) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (SyntheticAutonomicMind/SAM) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: autogen 60k · SAM 132 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between autogen and SAM?
- autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. SAM: Synthetic Autonomic Mind - An AI assistant for everyone.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose autogen over SAM?
- Choose autogen over SAM when autogen is primarily Python; SAM is Swift; License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, SAM is GPL-3.0; 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.; Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, ai, autogen; Also covers AI Agents; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
- When should I choose SAM over autogen?
- Choose SAM over autogen when SAM is primarily Swift; autogen is Python; License: SAM is GPL-3.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Tags unique to SAM: ai-assistant, ai-assistants, ai-tools, apple; Also covers Computer Vision.
- 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 SAM?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is autogen or SAM more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (59,658 vs 132). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are autogen and SAM open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (autogen: CC-BY-4.0, SAM: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to autogen or SAM?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at autogen alternatives and SAM alternatives (autogen markdown twin, SAM 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 SAM?
- autogen: Steady. SAM: 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 autogen and SAM?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: autogen trust report; SAM trust report.