# AutoGen vs Microsoft Agent Framework — Fit & Features

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

Compare AutoGen and Microsoft Agent Framework 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

### Microsoft Agent Framework
Build agents and orchestrated workflows using Microsoft's agent framework.
Best fit: Developers composing agents, structured model outputs, and tool workflows.
- Agent orchestration
- Tool integration
- Workflow development
Before you choose: Check licensing, provider compatibility, maintenance, and tool permissions. Test failure recovery before enabling agent actions.
Pricing: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/agent-framework/overview/
- [Read Microsoft Agent Framework profile](https://trutool.co/tools/microsoft-agent-framework): Read Microsoft Agent Framework profile