Frameworks

Google ADK vs LlamaIndex

TL;DR

How Google ADK and LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex#3 in Frameworks · 61.7 / 100

Dimension	Google ADK	LlamaIndex
Agent Reality Index	58.8 / 100 (#5)	61.7 / 100 (#3)
Monthly search demand	~8.1k/mo	~4.9k/mo
Licensing	Open-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	22k★ on GitHub	56k★ on GitHub
Positioning	High-level / opinionated · Multi-agent team	High-level / opinionated · Single-agent

The verdict

Google ADK and LlamaIndex are neck-and-neck on the Agent Reality Index (58.8 vs 61.7). The gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to fit rather than popularity: Google ADK is open-source, while LlamaIndex 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 Google ADK and LlamaIndex?

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

Is Google ADK or LlamaIndex better?

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

On the Agent Reality Index, Google ADK scores 58.8 of 100 (ranked #5 in Frameworks) and LlamaIndex scores 61.7 of 100 (#3 in Frameworks). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.