OpenAI Agents SDK
Tools for building systems where multiple AI agents work together on tasks
- Vendor
- OpenAI
- Also known as
- openai-agents-sdk
Available worldwide
What is OpenAI Agents SDK?
An open-source Python library for building multi-agent workflows that work across different LLM providers, with built-in support for voice processing, tool execution, agent delegation, and sandboxed code execution.
OpenAI Agents SDK pricing
We don't have OpenAI Agents SDK's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Open source under MIT license
What OpenAI Agents SDK does
The capabilities that matter for ai agent frameworks, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Orchestration model
- Multi agent hierarchical
- Model provider agnostic
- ✓
- Tool function calling
- ✓
- Code execution sandbox
- ✓
- Memory architecture
- Persistent
- Mcp support
- ✓
- A2a support
- ✓
- Human in the loop
- ✓
- Streaming output
- ✓
- Structured output
- ✓
- Multi language SDK
- ✓
- Deployment model
- Library self hosted
- Open source
- ✓
- Pricing model
- Open source self host
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Self-hosted
Integrations (4)
Independently observed- OpenAI API
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- OpenAI
- MCP•
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about OpenAI Agents SDK, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is OpenAI Agents SDK?
A Python library for constructing multi-agent applications that supports various language model providers. It offers core components for defining agent behavior, integrating tools, enforcing safety constraints, coordinating between agents, and enabling human oversight during execution. It is indexed under AI Agent Frameworks.
Is OpenAI Agents SDK free to use?
OpenAI Agents SDK is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
What platforms does OpenAI Agents SDK support?
OpenAI Agents SDK supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Can OpenAI Agents SDK be self-hosted?
Yes. OpenAI Agents SDK can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Is OpenAI Agents SDK open source?
Yes. OpenAI Agents SDK is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/openai/swarm
OpenAI Agents SDK alternatives
Other ai agent frameworks we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- AgnoA cloud-based framework for building, deploying, and managing AI agents with built-in observability and securitylow · 24%
- AG2Open-source framework for building and orchestrating systems of multiple AI agentslow · 33%
- BotsifyWhite-label AI agent platform for agencies to build and resell automation solutionslow · 25%
- smolagentsCollaborative platform for machine learning model hosting and deploymentlow · 34%
- GriptapeA visual, collaborative platform for building AI workflows without requiring coding expertiselow · 7%
- Amazon Bedrock AgentsBuild and deploy AI agents that autonomously break down complex tasks using foundation models and APIslow · 44%
Compare OpenAI Agents SDK
Side by side against other ai agent frameworks, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | 100 | 0.08 | 8.0 | ✓ |
| Stars | 82 | 0.05 | 3.9 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 14 | 0.05 | 0.7 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 0 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | A2a support: Yes · Mcp support: Yes · Open source: Yes · Pricing model: open-source-self-host · Deployment model: library-self-hosted · Streaming output: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Python | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 75% |
Pricing
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=aibeehive&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
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