Microsoft Agent Framework
Microsoft's framework for building and orchestrating agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET.
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About Microsoft Agent Framework
Microsoft Agent Framework is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. Microsoft's framework for building and orchestrating agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Microsoft Agent Framework?
Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) is an open, multi-language framework for building production-grade AI agents and multi-agent workflows in .NET and Python.
It aims to give teams moving from prototype to production a consistent foundation for building, orchestrating and operating agents, and supports Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI and the GitHub Copilot SDK.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: github.com/microsoft/agent-framework.
Who is Microsoft Agent Framework for?
Enterprise teams on .NET or Python, especially in the Microsoft and Azure ecosystem.
Microsoft Agent Framework at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: microsoft/agent-framework · 14,247 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Agents and multi-agent workflows
- Python and .NET
- Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI and OpenAI support
Microsoft Agent Framework FAQ
What is Microsoft Agent Framework?
Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) is an open, multi-language framework for building production-grade AI agents and multi-agent workflows in .NET and Python.
Who is Microsoft Agent Framework for?
Enterprise teams on .NET or Python, especially in the Microsoft and Azure ecosystem.
Is Microsoft Agent Framework free?
Microsoft Agent Framework'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 Microsoft Agent Framework open source?
Yes. Microsoft Agent Framework is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Microsoft Agent Framework?
Similar tools include Agno, OpenAI Agents SDK (Python), AgentScope, BotSharp, Langroid and Sage.
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