Library for building stateful, multi-actor agent graphs.
Best for multi-agent orchestration
Short answer: start with LangGraph — Library for building stateful, multi-actor agent graphs. Strong alternatives: CrewAI, AutoGen, Mastra.
Updated Oct 13, 2026 · How we rank
Editorial v0 order for "Best for multi-agent orchestration". Not benchmarked yet — scores will be published per the methodology once tested.
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The ranking
4 tools
- #1L#1Agent frameworks & SDKsopen-source
- #2C
Python framework for orchestrating role-playing multi-agent crews.
Agent frameworks & SDKsopen-source - #3A
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent AI applications.
Agent frameworks & SDKsopen-source - #4M
TypeScript framework for AI agents and workflows.
Agent frameworks & SDKsopen-source
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Comparison table
| Rank | Tool | Pricing model | Integrations | Self-hostable | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LangGraph | open-source | API | Yes | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 2 | CrewAI | open-source | API | Yes | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 3 | AutoGen | open-source | API | Yes | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 4 | Mastra | open-source | API, MCP | Yes | Oct 14, 2026 |
Head-to-head comparisons
- LangGraph vs CrewAI
- LangGraph vs AutoGen
- LangGraph vs Mastra
- CrewAI vs AutoGen
- CrewAI vs Mastra
- AutoGen vs Mastra
FAQ
How is this ranking made?
By the published methodology: an independent editorial v0 ordering, not yet benchmarked. Rankings never change because a program pays.