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Microsoft Agent Framework

Microsoft · Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework

A Microsoft framework for building, orchestrating, and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET.

PricingFree

Setupmedium

Runs onSelf-hosted

APIYes

Open sourceYes

DocsYes

CategoryAgent Frameworks

Agent FrameworkPython.NETOpen SourceMicrosoftMulti-Agent

Best for

Python and .NET multi-agent orchestration with Azure

Not ideal for

Non-developers or teams outside the Microsoft ecosystem

Who it's for

Python and .NET developers building production multi-agent systems, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem

Capabilities

Python and C#/.NET SDK support
Graph-based multi-agent orchestration
Azure and Microsoft Foundry integration
Works standalone with multiple LLM providers
Comprehensive documentation on Microsoft Learn

Limitations

Requires developer expertise in Python or .NET
Strongest within the Microsoft and Azure ecosystem
No hosted runtime — you manage your own infrastructure
Newer project, still evolving rapidly

Use cases

Building multi-agent workflows in Python or .NET
Enterprise AI agent systems with Azure integration
Migrating from AutoGen to a supported framework
Graph-based agent orchestration
Conversational AI agents with complex workflows

Integrations & fit

Azure OpenAIOpenAIAnthropicPython.NET

Good fit forStartup / small team, Enterprise

Pricing modelFree· No cost to start

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LangGraph

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About Microsoft Agent Framework

Microsoft Agent Framework is an open-source SDK for building AI agents and multi-agent workflows. It supports Python and C#/.NET, with graph-based orchestration for complex agent architectures. The framework integrates with Azure and Microsoft Foundry but also works standalone with other LLM providers. It is positioned as the successor to AutoGen for new projects. The SDK is MIT-licensed and available via pip (Python) and NuGet (.NET). Documentation is hosted on Microsoft Learn.

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