AutoGen
Microsoft open-source framework for multi-agent conversation patterns, agent teams, and collaborative task solving.
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Source boundary
AutoGen documentation and Microsoft Research material position it around multi-agent systems and conversable agents.
| Source | Type | Verified | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoGen stable docs | docs | 2026-09-15 | Official stable documentation for AutoGen. |
| AutoGen GitHub | github | 2026-09-15 | Public repository for Microsoft AutoGen. |
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Compatibility
| Type | Target | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| runtime_deployment | serverless-container-runtime | supported | AutoGen applications can be packaged as Python or .NET services and deployed in server or container environments. |
How should teams choose between AutoGen and CrewAI?
Choose AutoGen for conversational multi-agent experiments and Microsoft ecosystem alignment. Choose CrewAI for role-based crews, task delegation, and team-style workflow automation.