Semantic Kernel

Microsoft's enterprise agent SDK.

Agent frameworks MIT Open source Checked 2026-08-15

The record

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Category: Agent frameworks
License: MIT
Open source: Yes
Self-host: Yes

Entry price: Free
Rank in category: #7 of 12
Website: github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel
Price check: Confirmed against official page

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Sources

Checked 2026-08-15

Official sitegithub.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel✓ Price verified