Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
OpenAI Agents SDK and Semantic Kernel score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. Both offer a free tier.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | ai tool | ai tool |
| Company | OpenAI | Microsoft |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| Industries | DevelopmentData & Analytics | DevelopmentData & AnalyticsAI & Machine LearningEducation & EdTechSaaS & Cloud |
| Categories | ai-chatbotai-agents-frameworks | ai-agents-frameworks |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | openai-agents-sdk | semantic-kernel |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Loop | ||
| Agent Framework | ||
| Built-In Tracing | ||
| Model-Agnostic Connectors | ||
| Guardrails | ||
| Plugin Architecture | ||
| Handoffs | ||
| Sdk For C#, Python, And Java | ||
| Lightweight Framework | ||
| Telemetry And Observability Support | ||
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Both OpenAI Agents SDK and Semantic Kernel offer a free tier.
