CrewAI vs LangGraph: which should builders use?
Both are MIT-licensed, open-source Python frameworks for agents. CrewAI is built around roles, tasks, crews and flows. LangGraph models agents as stateful graphs with durable execution.
 CrewAI |  LangGraph | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Abstraction | High-level: agents, tasks, crews, flows | Low-level: graphs and state |
| Hosted option | CrewAI platform | LangSmith deployment |
| Debugging | Platform tooling | LangSmith |
| Pricing (approx.) | Open source (MIT); hosted platform has a free Basic plan and Enterprise | Open source (MIT); LangSmith is priced separately |
| Our rankings | #5 in Agents & automation | #4 in Agents & automation |
Pick CrewAI if…
You want a working multi-agent prototype fast.
Pick LangGraph if…
You need fine-grained control and durable, long-running agents in production.
Our verdict
Prototype in CrewAI; build production agents in LangGraph.
Pricing is approximate and was checked against vendor pages in Oct 2026. Confirm on CrewAI and LangGraph before you buy.