--- title: "autogen vs Open-AutoGLM" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/microsoft-autogen-vs-zai-org-open-autoglm" tools: ["microsoft-autogen", "zai-org-open-autoglm"] --- # autogen vs Open-AutoGLM *GraphCanon updated Aug 19, 2026* ## 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 Open-AutoGLM if open-AutoGLM is a framework and model for creating intelligent assistants capable of automating tasks on mobile phones via natural language interaction, using ADB to control the device and visual. [autogen](https://microsoft.github.io/autogen/) reports 60k GitHub stars, 9.1k forks, and 970 open issues, last pushed Apr 15, 2026. [Open-AutoGLM](https://autoglm.z.ai/blog) has 26k stars, 4.0k forks, and 262 open issues, last pushed Mar 6, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [autogen's repository](https://github.com/microsoft/autogen) and [Open-AutoGLM's repository](https://github.com/zai-org/Open-AutoGLM). | | [autogen](/tools/microsoft-autogen.md) | [Open-AutoGLM](/tools/zai-org-open-autoglm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A programming framework for agentic AI | An Open Phone Agent Model & Framework. Unlocking the AI Phone for Everyone | | Stars | 60,139 | 26,040 | | Forks | 9,059 | 4,016 | | Open issues | 970 | 262 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | 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. | Open-AutoGLM is a framework and model for creating intelligent assistants capable of automating tasks on mobile phones via natural language interaction, using ADB to control the device and visual models for screen感知与操作. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | CC-BY-4.0 | The Apache-2.0 license allows for free use, distribution, and modification of the software provided that these actions maintain attribution to the original authors. | | Categories | AI Agents, LLM Frameworks | AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [autogen](/tools/microsoft-autogen.md) | [Open-AutoGLM](/tools/zai-org-open-autoglm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 107d | 165d | | Open issues (now) | 970 | 262 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +220 (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | +1 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/microsoft-autogen/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/zai-org-open-autoglm/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [autogen](/tools/microsoft-autogen.md) - Python runtime; [Open-AutoGLM](/tools/zai-org-open-autoglm.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: autogen - **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. - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Decision facts: Open-AutoGLM - **Requirements:** Requires Python 3.10 or above, ADB for Android devices, and potentially HDC for HarmonyOS NEXT versions. - **Adopt for:** Open-AutoGLM is a framework and model for creating intelligent assistants capable of automating tasks on mobile phones via natural language interaction, using ADB to control the device and visual models for screen感知与操作. - **License detail:** The Apache-2.0 license allows for free use, distribution, and modification of the software provided that these actions maintain attribution to the original authors. ## Choose when ### Choose autogen if… - License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, Open-AutoGLM is Apache-2.0. - 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 LLM Frameworks. - You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client. ### Choose Open-AutoGLM if… - License: Open-AutoGLM is Apache-2.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0. - Requirements: Requires Python 3.10 or above, ADB for Android devices, and potentially HDC for HarmonyOS NEXT versions.. - Tags unique to Open-AutoGLM: agent, phone-use-agent. - When you need an open-source solution for developing multi-modal AI phone agents that can be controlled through natural language. ## 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. ## When NOT to use Open-AutoGLM - If your project requires support for more sophisticated user interface interactions beyond the basic automation capabilities provided by Open-AutoGLM. - When developing for non-Android or non-HarmonyOS devices, as Open-AutoGLM specifically leverages ADB and HDC tools which are primarily designed for these platforms. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between autogen and Open-AutoGLM? autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. Open-AutoGLM: An Open Phone Agent Model & Framework. Unlocking the AI Phone for Everyone. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose autogen over Open-AutoGLM? Choose autogen over Open-AutoGLM when License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, Open-AutoGLM is Apache-2.0; 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 LLM Frameworks; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client. ### When should I choose Open-AutoGLM over autogen? Choose Open-AutoGLM over autogen when License: Open-AutoGLM is Apache-2.0, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Requirements: Requires Python 3.10 or above, ADB for Android devices, and potentially HDC for HarmonyOS NEXT versions.; Tags unique to Open-AutoGLM: agent, phone-use-agent; When you need an open-source solution for developing multi-modal AI phone agents that can be controlled through natural language. ### 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 Open-AutoGLM? If your project requires support for more sophisticated user interface interactions beyond the basic automation capabilities provided by Open-AutoGLM. When developing for non-Android or non-HarmonyOS devices, as Open-AutoGLM specifically leverages ADB and HDC tools which are primarily designed for these platforms. ### Is autogen or Open-AutoGLM more popular on GitHub? autogen has more GitHub stars (60,139 vs 26,040). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are autogen and Open-AutoGLM open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (autogen: CC-BY-4.0, Open-AutoGLM: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to autogen or Open-AutoGLM? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [autogen alternatives](/tools/microsoft-autogen/alternatives) and [Open-AutoGLM alternatives](/tools/zai-org-open-autoglm/alternatives) ([autogen markdown twin](/tools/microsoft-autogen/alternatives.md), [Open-AutoGLM markdown twin](/tools/zai-org-open-autoglm/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/microsoft-autogen-vs-zai-org-open-autoglm.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, autogen or Open-AutoGLM? autogen: Slowing. Open-AutoGLM: 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 Open-AutoGLM? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [autogen trust report](/tools/microsoft-autogen/trust); [Open-AutoGLM trust report](/tools/zai-org-open-autoglm/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=microsoft-autogen`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=microsoft-autogen) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_