Reliable multi-agent orchestration extending OpenAI Agents SDK
Key Features
Multi-Agent
Single Agent
Human-in-the-Loop
Streaming
Async Support
Type Safe
Short-Term Memory
Long-Term Memory
Shared Memory
Plugin System
Custom Tools
MCP Protocol
A2A Protocol
Code Execution
Web Browsing
File System Access
Sandboxing
Guardrails
Structured Output
DAG Workflows
Visual Builder
CLI
API Server
Self-Hosted
Cloud Hosted
Community Feedback
Strengths
- Production-oriented multi-agent design
- Clear role-based architecture
- MIT license
- Built on OpenAI Agents SDK
Weaknesses
- Tightly coupled to OpenAI
- Smaller community
- Limited model provider support
Agency Swarm Details
| Organization | VRSEN |
| Organization Type | Individual |
| Funding | Open source only |
| Category | Framework |
| Subcategory | Multi agent |
| Deployment | SDK/Framework |
| Primary Language | Python |
| Runtime | Python 3.10+ |
| License | MIT |
| Commercial Use | Unrestricted |
| Install Command | pip install agency-swarm |
| GitHub Stars | 4,110 |
| GitHub Forks | 1,010 |
| Release Cadence | Monthly |
| Maturity | Stable |
| Pricing Model | Free |
| Free Tier | Fully open-source MIT |
| Self-Hosted Free | Yes |
| Cost Model | free + LLM costs |
| Community Size | Small-medium |
| Community Activity | Active |
| Sentiment | Positive |
| GPU Required | No |
| Confidence | High |
| Research Date | 2026-03-24 |
| LLM Providers | OpenAI |
| API Keys Required | OpenAI API key |
Use Cases
- Structured multi-agent agencies
- Role-based agent orchestration
- Production multi-agent pipelines
- Custom agency workflows
Similar Tools
CrewAIAgency Swarm more structured roles, CrewAI more flexible
OpenAI Agents SDKAgency Swarm builds on top of it with agency structure
When to Use
Best for: OpenAI-focused teams wanting structured multi-agent agencies
Avoid when: Need multi-model support or larger community/ecosystem
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Release v20260324