Frameworks

CrewAI vs LangChain

TL;DR

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

Agent Reality Index

CrewAI #4 in Frameworks · 60.1 / 100 LangChain #1 in Frameworks · 82.5 / 100

Dimension	CrewAI	LangChain
Agent Reality Index	60.1 / 100 (#4)	82.5 / 100 (#1)
Monthly search demand	~13k/mo	~116k/mo
Licensing	Open-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	55k★ on GitHub	182k★ on GitHub
Positioning	High-level / opinionated · Multi-agent team	Low-level / composable · Single-agent

The verdict

LangChain leads CrewAI on the Agent Reality Index (82.5 vs 60.1), driven mainly by stronger real-world search demand — the heaviest factor in the index. CrewAI remains a credible choice where its positioning fits your workflow better; the row above shows where the two diverge.

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 LangChain?

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

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How do CrewAI and LangChain compare on the Agent Reality Index?

On the Agent Reality Index, CrewAI scores 60.1 of 100 (ranked #4 in Frameworks) and LangChain scores 82.5 of 100 (#1 in Frameworks). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.