AutoGen
Microsoft’s framework for building multi-agent AI applications.
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- 2026-04-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is AutoGen?
AutoGen provides an event-driven core, a high-level AgentChat API for multi-agent conversations, extensions for models and tools, and AutoGen Studio — a no-code UI for prototyping agent teams.
Key features
- AgentChat API for multi-agent teams
- AutoGen Studio no-code UI
- Model and tool extensions
- .NET and Python support
System requirements
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- Python
- 3.10+
How to install AutoGen
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
pip
- 1Install AgentChat with the OpenAI extension.
pip install -U "autogen-agentchat" "autogen-ext[openai]" - 2Optional: install and launch AutoGen Studio.
pip install -U autogenstudio autogenstudio ui --port 8080
Strengths
- Backed by Microsoft Research
- No-code Studio for prototyping
Limitations
- API changed significantly between versions
AutoGen alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoGen Microsoft’s framework for building multi-agent AI applications. | 61.4K | CC-BY-4.0 | — | |
| CrewAI Python framework for orchestrating role-playing, collaborative AI agents. | 59.7K | MIT | — | |
| LangChain The most widely used framework for building LLM applications. | 147.8K | MIT | — | |
| Open WebUI Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. | 155.7K | Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause based) | — | |
| LibreChat Open-source ChatGPT clone supporting every major AI provider. | 45.7K | MIT | — | |
| LobeChat Modern AI chat framework with plugins, knowledge base and agent market. | 83.2K | LobeHub Community License | — |
FAQ
Is AutoGen free?
Yes — AutoGen is open-source software released under the MIT license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does AutoGen run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
AutoGen supports: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How do I install AutoGen?
1. Install AgentChat with the OpenAI extension. 2. Optional: install and launch AutoGen Studio.
What are the best AutoGen alternatives?
Popular alternatives include CrewAI, LangChain, Open WebUI, LibreChat. See the comparison table on this page.