Popularity
★ 61k
Last update
April 2026
License / pricing
CC-BY-4.0
Category
AI agents
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 11 Sept 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 30 Aug 2026We read the project's own documentation and found no sign that development has stopped.
Where this sits among the 114 tools we list in AI agents
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed95 of 114
- Requires terminal commands21 that do not →
- Requires an API key29 that do not →
- Sends your input to the provider11 that do not →
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
Agents talk to each other to solve tasks together. A foundation for building AI teams.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineRequired
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
AutoGen FAQ
- Is AutoGen free?
- AutoGen itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use AutoGen?
- This is a library meant to be used from code. It is not a standalone app.
- Does AutoGen work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use AutoGen commercially?
- The licence is CC-BY-4.0. Read the licence text before using it commercially.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoGen (this page) | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| ruflo | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| CrewAI | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| valuecell | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.