Pyyan / Compare / Claude Agent SDK vs AutoGen
Claude Agent SDK vs AutoGen
2 of 5Agent Frameworks · verified 13 Aug 2026
Claude Agent SDKAnthropiccurrent
AutoGenMicrosoftdeprecated| Specification | Claude Agent SDK | AutoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | The Claude Code loop as a library. | Superseded by Microsoft Agent Framework. |
| Model | Harness | Conversation |
| Language | Python, TS | Python |
| MCP support | Yes | — |
| Status | Active | Maintenance |
| Category | Agent Frameworks | Agent Frameworks |
| Official | Anthropic ↗ | Microsoft ↗ |
Highlighted rows are where these differ.
Claude Agent SDK
- Renamed from Claude Code SDK in March 2026
- Tools, bash and a full agentic loop
Best for custom agents.
AutoGen
- Moved to maintenance mode
- Migrate to Microsoft Agent Framework
Best for migrating away.