Frameworks

CrewAI vs Google ADK

TL;DR

How CrewAI and Google ADK compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

Agent Reality Index

CrewAI#4 in Frameworks · 60.0 / 100 Google ADK#5 in Frameworks · 58.8 / 100

Dimension	CrewAI	Google ADK
Agent Reality Index	60.0 / 100 (#4)	58.8 / 100 (#5)
Monthly search demand	~7.6k/mo	~8.1k/mo
Licensing	Open-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	60k★ on GitHub	22k★ on GitHub
Positioning	High-level / opinionated · Multi-agent team	High-level / opinionated · Multi-agent team

The verdict

CrewAI and Google ADK are neck-and-neck on the Agent Reality Index (60.0 vs 58.8). The gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to fit rather than popularity: CrewAI is open-source, while Google ADK is open-source. Use the positioning row above to choose by how you actually want to work.

Figures auto-generated from the Agent Reality Index and refreshed monthly. How the index is built →

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between CrewAI and Google ADK?

How CrewAI and Google ADK compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

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How do CrewAI and Google ADK compare on the Agent Reality Index?

On the Agent Reality Index, CrewAI scores 60.0 of 100 (ranked #4 in Frameworks) and Google ADK scores 58.8 of 100 (#5 in Frameworks). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.