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AutoGenvsCrewAI

Conversational multi-agent framework — superseded by Microsoft Agent Framework versus Role-based multi-agent orchestration

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Choose AutoGen when…

  • You want conversational multi-agent orchestration
  • Research or Microsoft ecosystem integration matters
  • You need flexible human-in-the-loop patterns

Choose CrewAI when…

  • You need role-based multi-agent collaboration
  • Your workflow maps to a team with clear roles
  • You want quick setup with less boilerplate

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Field
AutoGen
CrewAI
Category
Agent Frameworks
Agent Frameworks
Type
Open Source
Open Source
Free Tier
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Pricing Plans
GitHub Stars
34,000
23,000
Health
70 Active
100 Active

AutoGen

Microsoft research framework for building multi-agent systems through conversational patterns. Officially superseded by Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 (April 2026), which merges AutoGen and Semantic Kernel. Large installed base remains; Microsoft publishes a migration path.

CrewAI

Framework for building multi-agent systems where each agent has a defined role, backstory, and tools. Simple and pythonic.

Shared Connections5 tools both integrate with

Only AutoGen (2)

CrewAIMicrosoft Agent Framework

Only CrewAI (4)

AutoGenLangGraphOpenAI Agents SDKMaxim AI

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