# AutoGen vs BAML — Fit & Features

Canonical: https://trutool.co/compare/autogen-vs-baml
Author: Snehil (https://trutool.co/authors/snehil)

Compare AutoGen and BAML by use case, features, limitations, and evaluation questions.

## Compare fit, features, and limitations

### AutoGen
Multi-agent application framework in maintenance mode; Microsoft recommends Agent Framework for new projects.
Best fit: Developers building and evaluating custom agents.
- Multi-agent application framework in maintenance mode; Microsoft recommends Agent Framework for new projects
Before you choose: The official repository is in maintenance mode. Evaluate Microsoft Agent Framework for new projects and review migration guidance for existing applications.
Pricing: https://github.com/microsoft/autogen
- [Read AutoGen profile](https://trutool.co/tools/autogen): Read AutoGen profile

### BAML
Define typed LLM functions and test prompts with a dedicated language.
Best fit: Developers composing agents, structured model outputs, and tool workflows.
- Typed LLM functions
- Prompt testing
- Code generation
Before you choose: Check licensing, provider compatibility, maintenance, and tool permissions. Test failure recovery before enabling agent actions.
Pricing: https://docs.boundaryml.com/home
- [Read BAML profile](https://trutool.co/tools/baml): Read BAML profile