ANP
AI Protocols · Free + paid
Agent Network Protocol for decentralized agent communication
At a glance
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Open source
- Open protocol (the license name is not on the page)
What is ANP?
ANP (Agent Network Protocol) is a layered set of protocols that lets agents communicate with each other across domains. The bottom layer reuses existing internet infrastructure such as HTTP, DNS, and TLS, and the middle layer provides DID:WBA identity, WNS handles, authentication, and secure messaging. The top layer contains agent description and discovery protocols and domain protocols such as payment, authorization, and authentication. The latest version is ANP 1.2.
- Decentralized agent identity based on did:wba and WNS
- Agent Description and Agent Discovery protocols
- Direct and group messaging, end-to-end encryption, attachments, federation (P1–P9 messaging profiles)
- Agent payment protocol (draft)
- Layered structure that can be adopted step by step, starting with the layers you need
- Reuses existing internet infrastructure such as HTTP, CA, DNS, CDN, and TLS
- Human-readable handles such as alice.example.com
Pricing
Open source (free, standard/specification)
Released free as open standards/protocols, implementations distributed as open source
Estimate based on AI knowledge - please verify on the official site
AI tools similar to ANP (alternatives)
ANP vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANP | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| A2A | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | Yes |
| ACP | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| AGENTS.md | Free | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| AP2 | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | Yes |
0 of these 5 tools have a free plan.
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
ANP on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 9 AI tools in the AI Protocols field.
- Connected to 4 other tools — #1 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use ANP for free?
Open source (free, standard/specification). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of ANP?
Tools that do the same job, such as A2A, ACP, AGENTS.md, AP2, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use ANP in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.