# Introducing Agno

> Introducing Agno - the fastest framework for building multi-modal Agents

- Published: 2025-01-29
- Author: Ashpreet Bedi
- Category: Community
- Canonical: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/introducing-agno
- Markdown: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/introducing-agno.md

## Phidata is now Agno

We're excited to introduce **Agno** - the fastest framework for building multi-modal Agents.

## Why Agno?

**Agno** (ἁγνὸ) means **_pure_** in Greek, reflecting our design principles:

**- Simplicity:** No graphs, chains, or convoluted patterns – just pure Python.

**- Uncompromising Performance:** Blazing-fast Agents with a minimal memory footprint.

**- Truly Agnostic:** Any model, any provider, any modality – future-proof by design.

## Blazing Fast

Agno **outperforms all leading agent frameworks**:

**- 5000x Faster** agent instantiation than Langgraph

**- 50x Less Memory** usage

See the [performance section](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno?tab=readme-ov-file#performance) for more details.

## Who is Agno for?

Agno is built for:

**- Developers** – Build in Python with no complexity.

**- Builders** – Build Agents with 100s of pre-built tools.

**- Non-coders** – Our upcoming **Agent Studio** will make it easy for everyone to build an army of Agents.

## Get Started Today

We’re **fully open-source** – check out our [GitHub repo](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno) and support us with a ⭐️

We’re also launching our [**Agent Monitoring Platform**](https://app.agno.com) to track agent sessions & performance. Read the [documentation](https://docs.agno.com) to get started.

The future is one where every human, business, and government **commands an army of Agents** automating the mundane, freeing us up for more creative and enriching pursuits. We’re excited to build this future with you.

🧡 **The Agnos**

**⭐️ us on** [**GitHub**](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno)