Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Ai Engineers, Enterprise
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Redmond, WA, USA
What is AutoGen?
AutoGen is a ai agents tool from Microsoft. AutoGen is Microsoft's open-source framework for building multi-agent AI applications with conversable, collaborating agents.
AutoGen uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, ai-engineers, enterprise and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include backed by microsoft research, flexible agent conversation patterns, autogen studio low-code ui. Worth weighing: api changed significantly across versions, steeper learning curve for orchestration.
AutoGen pricing
Pros
- Backed by Microsoft Research
- Flexible agent conversation patterns
- AutoGen Studio low-code UI
Cons
- API changed significantly across versions
- Steeper learning curve for orchestration
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Frequently asked questions
What is AutoGen?
AutoGen is Microsoft's open-source framework for building multi-agent AI applications with conversable, collaborating agents.
How much does AutoGen cost?
AutoGen is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does AutoGen have a free trial?
AutoGen offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does AutoGen support?
AutoGen is available on Self Hosted, Api.