BotSharp
Multi-agent framework for .NET.
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About BotSharp
BotSharp is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. Multi-agent framework for .NET. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is BotSharp?
BotSharp is an open-source AI agent application framework for .NET that connects LLMs to your existing business applications.
The project describes itself as a toolkit for building conversation-as-a-platform bots, with natural-language understanding, computer vision and audio processing.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: botsharp.readthedocs.io/en/latest.
Who is BotSharp for?
.NET developers adding AI agents and bots to business systems.
BotSharp at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: SciSharp/BotSharp · 3,115 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Agent framework for .NET
- Connects LLMs to existing apps
- NLU, vision and audio
BotSharp FAQ
What is BotSharp?
BotSharp is an open-source AI agent application framework for .NET that connects LLMs to your existing business applications.
Who is BotSharp for?
.NET developers adding AI agents and bots to business systems.
Is BotSharp free?
BotSharp's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is BotSharp open source?
Yes. BotSharp is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to BotSharp?
Similar tools include CrewAI, CAMEL, Microsoft Agent Framework, Langroid, MetaGPT and LazyLLM.
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