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Microsoft Agent Framework vs Semantic Kernel vs AutoGen in 2026

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We ran the same tool calling job in Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen and compared support status, tool loop and memory defaults, install size, security, and how to migrate.

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November 7, 2026

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