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Agno (formerly Phidata) vs Izlo

A side-by-side look at pricing, capabilities, pros, cons, and our editorial scores.

 
Agno (formerly Phidata)
Agents
Izlo
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TaglineOpen-source Python framework for building multi-agent systems, paired with a production runtime that ships in your own cloud.Prompt management platform with version control, collaboration, and an API for production deployment.
CategoryAgentsAgents
PricingFreemium· Framework free/OSS; AgentOS paid (see pricing page)Paid· Solo $20/mo; Pro $25/user/mo; Enterprise $39/user/mo
ModelMulti-modelModel-agnostic
Editorial score7.2 / 106.9 / 10
Use cases
prompt-managementversion-controlteam-collaborationprompt-testingproduction-deployment
Pros
  • Open-source framework with 40K+ GitHub stars and active community
  • Supports 30+ model providers, so no lock-in to one LLM vendor
  • AgentOS runs in your own cloud — good for regulated data
  • Interops with LangGraph, DSPy, and Claude Agent SDK
  • Ships auth, RBAC, audit logs, and approval workflows out of the box
  • Git-style version history and activity log for every prompt change
  • Remix sandbox isolates experiments from production prompts
  • REST API lets you swap prompts without redeploying the app
  • Built for multi-user team editing, not just solo developers
Cons
  • AgentOS is proprietary despite the open-source framework
  • Python-only — no first-class TypeScript/Node story
  • Younger project than LangChain; smaller docs surface area
  • Self-hosting AgentOS still means you own the infra
  • No free tier; cheapest plan is $20/mo
  • Stingy token allowance (5K/seat) for in-app testing
  • Lighter on observability/analytics than Langfuse or Helicone
  • Supported model providers not clearly listed on the site
Websitewww.agno.comgetizlo.com
Pick Agno (formerly Phidata) if
  • ✅ Open-source framework with 40K+ GitHub stars and active community
  • ✅ Supports 30+ model providers, so no lock-in to one LLM vendor
  • ✅ AgentOS runs in your own cloud — good for regulated data
  • ✅ Interops with LangGraph, DSPy, and Claude Agent SDK
Pick Izlo if
  • ✅ Git-style version history and activity log for every prompt change
  • ✅ Remix sandbox isolates experiments from production prompts
  • ✅ REST API lets you swap prompts without redeploying the app
  • ✅ Built for multi-user team editing, not just solo developers
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