AutoGen
Microsoft's open-source framework for multi-agent AI.
Overview
AutoGen is an open-source framework from Microsoft Research for building multi-agent conversational AI systems. Python-first; supports complex agent orchestration patterns.
How Indians use it
Indian developers and AI researchers use AutoGen to prototype complex agent systems — especially in academic and industrial R&D settings.
Pros
- +Microsoft-backed open-source
- +Strong multi-agent patterns
- +Active research community
Cons
- –Requires Python and AI engineering skill
- –No managed hosting
- –Less polished than commercial alternatives
Pricing
Free open-source
Free
Best for
Multi-agent research and prototyping
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