AutoGen

Multi-agent AI framework from Microsoft Research

Autonomous AI AgentsFreefrom Free / Open Source★ 4.7

About AutoGen

AutoGen is an open-source framework by Microsoft Research that enables building LLM-powered multi-agent systems. Agents can converse with each other, execute code, use tools, and complete complex tasks autonomously. Widely adopted for research, enterprise automation, and agentic workflow prototyping.

Key Features

Multi-agent conversation loops
Code execution sandbox
Human-in-the-loop support
Tool/function calling
Supports GPT-4, Claude, Gemini

Pros & Cons

Pros

Highly flexible architecture
Strong community and Microsoft backing
Excellent for research and prototyping
Extensive documentation

Cons

Steep learning curve for beginners
Python-only
Complex setup for large agent graphs

Our verdict

The gold standard for multi-agent research and enterprise experimentation. If you're building serious autonomous workflows, start here.

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