BotAI agents / Frameworks & automation
Microsoft Agent Framework
by Microsoft
Microsoft's open-source framework for agents and multi-agent workflows in Python, .NET and Go.
Open sourceFree optionFrameworks & automation
- Open source (MIT)
- Production 1.0 since April 2026
- Python, .NET and Go
- Azure-leaning ecosystem
- Code required
- Newer than LangGraph
| Best for | .NET and Azure shops building agents |
|---|---|
| Not for | No-code users |
| Pricing | Free; pay for models and hosting |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) |
| Category | Frameworks & automation |
| Verified | 2026-10-14 |
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Sources
- https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework
- https://devblogs.microsoft.com/agent-framework/microsoft-agent-framework-version-1-0/
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