Major Frameworks

Most Popular
LangChain
Comprehensive AI Application Framework
The most mature and widely-adopted framework for building LLM applications with extensive tool integration, memory management, and agent orchestration capabilities.
GitHub Stars: 85k+
Contributors: 2000+
First Release: 2022
Language: Python/JS
Key Features
  • Extensive tool and API integrations
  • Advanced memory management systems
  • Chain-based workflow orchestration
  • Multi-modal document processing
  • Production-ready deployment tools
Enterprise RAG Agents Tools
Growing Fast
AutoGen
Multi-Agent Conversation Framework
Microsoft's framework focused on multi-agent conversations and collaborative problem-solving with sophisticated agent interaction patterns and code generation capabilities.
GitHub Stars: 25k+
Contributors: 300+
First Release: 2023
Language: Python
Key Features
  • Multi-agent conversation orchestration
  • Code generation and execution
  • Human-in-the-loop integration
  • Flexible agent role definitions
  • Advanced conversation patterns
Multi-Agent Code Gen Microsoft Research
Specialized
CrewAI
Role-Based Multi-Agent Framework
Specialized framework for creating teams of AI agents with defined roles, responsibilities, and collaborative workflows for complex task execution.
GitHub Stars: 15k+
Contributors: 150+
First Release: 2023
Language: Python
Key Features
  • Role-based agent specialization
  • Hierarchical task delegation
  • Process-driven workflows
  • Built-in collaboration patterns
  • Task result validation
Teams Roles Workflows Business
Emerging
OpenAI Swarm
Lightweight Agent Orchestration
OpenAI's experimental framework for lightweight, educational multi-agent orchestration with simple handoffs and minimal abstractions.
GitHub Stars: 12k+
Contributors: 50+
First Release: 2024
Language: Python
Key Features
  • Lightweight agent handoffs
  • Minimal abstraction overhead
  • Educational and experimental
  • OpenAI API integration
  • Simple conversation flows
Experimental OpenAI Simple Educational

Feature Comparison

Feature LangChain AutoGen CrewAI Swarm
Learning Curve
Moderate
Steep
Moderate
Easy
Multi-Agent Support
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Tool Integration
Extensive
Good
Good
Basic
Production Ready
Yes
Mostly
Mostly
Experimental
Community Size
Large
Growing
Medium
Small
Documentation
Comprehensive
Good
Good
Basic