Frameworks

Google ADK vs LangChain

TL;DR

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

Agent Reality Index

Google ADK#5 in Frameworks · 58.8 / 100 LangChain#1 in Frameworks · 77.0 / 100

Dimension	Google ADK	LangChain
Agent Reality Index	58.8 / 100 (#5)	77.0 / 100 (#1)
Monthly search demand	~8.1k/mo	~38k/mo
Licensing	Open-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	22k★ on GitHub	191k★ on GitHub
Positioning	High-level / opinionated · Multi-agent team	Low-level / composable · Single-agent

The verdict

LangChain leads Google ADK on the Agent Reality Index (77.0 vs 58.8), driven mainly by stronger real-world search demand — the heaviest factor in the index. Google ADK 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 Google ADK and LangChain?

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

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

On the Agent Reality Index, Google ADK scores 58.8 of 100 (ranked #5 in Frameworks) and LangChain scores 77.0 of 100 (#1 in Frameworks). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.