Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 vs Augment Code Intent

Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.

Our Pick

Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0

A
8.4/10

Microsoft's MIT-licensed open-source agent orchestration framework -- GA on 2026-04-03. Merges Semantic Kernel and AutoGen into a single SDK. Python and .NET. Native MCP and A2A protocol support. Connectors for Foundry, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Claude, Bedrock, Gemini, Ollama

Augment Code Intent

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8.0/10

Spec-driven multi-agent orchestration for code -- coordinator + implementor agents in isolated git worktrees + verifier. Works with Augment's Auggie, Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode. Public beta 2026-02-10

CategoryMicrosoft Agent Framework 1.0Augment Code Intent
Ease of Use6.07.0
Output Quality8.58.0
Value10.08.0
Features9.09.0
Overall8.48.0

Pricing Comparison

FeatureMicrosoft Agent Framework 1.0Augment Code Intent
Free TierYesNo
Starting Price$0Included in Auggie subscription

Which Should You Pick?

Pick Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 if...

  • ✓Better value for money (10/10)
  • ✓Has a free tier

Enterprise developers on .NET or mixed Python + .NET stacks who want an MIT-licensed agent orchestration framework with real enterprise credibility. Also good for Azure Foundry customers who want first-class native integration. Teams migrating from Semantic Kernel or AutoGen should plan the move to Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 now rather than later.

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Pick Augment Code Intent if...

  • ✓Easier to use (7 vs 6)

Engineering teams already using Augment Code's Auggie or running mixed Claude-Code + Codex workflows who want higher-level orchestration than writing LangGraph graphs from scratch. Also teams that want git-worktree-isolated parallel agent work with a verifier in the loop.

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Our Verdict

Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 edges out Augment Code Intent with a 8.4 vs 8.0 overall score. Both are solid picks, but Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 has the advantage in output quality.