Frameworks

Google ADK vs LangGraph

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

Agent Reality Index

Google ADK #5 in Frameworks · 59.0 / 100 LangGraph #2 in Frameworks · 64.0 / 100

Dimension	Google ADK	LangGraph
Agent Reality Index	59.0 / 100 (#5)	64.0 / 100 (#2)
Monthly search demand	~9.9k/mo	~33k/mo
Licensing	Open-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	20k★ on GitHub	38k★ on GitHub
Positioning	High-level / opinionated · Multi-agent team	Low-level / composable · Single-agent

The verdict

LangGraph leads Google ADK on the Agent Reality Index (64.0 vs 59.0), 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 LangGraph?

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

Is Google ADK or LangGraph better?

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

On the Agent Reality Index, Google ADK scores 59.0 of 100 (ranked #5 in Frameworks) and LangGraph scores 64.0 of 100 (#2 in Frameworks). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.