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CrewAI alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded CrewAI alternative is Langflow (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

CrewAI compared with 11 alternatives: Langflow, Dify, Mastra, Relevance AI, AgentOps and 6 more.

CrewAI has a free plan. 9 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CrewAIThis toolFree planYesWeb
LangflowFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
DifyFree plan · from $590/yrYesWeb
MastraFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb
Relevance AIFrom $19/moNoWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AgentOpsFree plan · from $40/moYesWeb
ComposioFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb
E2BFree trial · from $150/moTrial onlyWeb
FactoryFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
LettaFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb
LyzrFree planYesWeb
Mem0Free planYesWeb

How each one differs from CrewAI

  1. Langflow

    Open-source visual builder for AI agents and MCP servers

    • Langflow also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Langflow is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Langflow also covers templates.
    • Langflow does not cover workflow automation and no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: Developers prototyping agent and RAG applications on a canvas

  2. Dify

    Open-source platform for building AI agents and agentic workflows

    • Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
    • Dify is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Teams building retrieval-backed agents and chatbots on their own data

  3. Mastra

    TypeScript framework for building and running AI agents

    • Mastra starts at $25 per workspace / month.
    • Mastra is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mastra does not cover no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: TypeScript teams building agents inside Next.js, React or Node apps

  4. Relevance AI

    Low-code platform for building AI agents and multi-agent teams

    • Relevance AI starts at $19 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Relevance AI has no free plan, unlike CrewAI.
    • Relevance AI also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Relevance AI also covers chat assistant.

    Suits: Sales and support teams automating research, outreach and CRM updates

  5. AgentOps

    Tracing, debugging and cost tracking for AI agents

    • AgentOps starts at $40 per month, pay as you go.
    • AgentOps also covers reports and dashboards.
    • AgentOps does not cover workflow automation and no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: Developers debugging multi-step agents built on CrewAI, LangChain or the OpenAI SDKs

  6. Composio

    Tool and app connections with managed auth for AI agents

    • Composio starts at $18 per seat / month (Composio For You) or $29 per month (developer platform).
    • Composio does not cover no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: Developers who want agents to use many apps without writing each OAuth flow

  7. E2B

    Cloud sandboxes where AI agents run code and tools

    • E2B starts at $150 per month, plus per-second sandbox usage.
    • E2B has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CrewAI.
    • E2B does not cover workflow automation and no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: Teams building coding or data-analysis agents that must execute untrusted code

  8. Factory

    Coding agents called Droids for desktop, terminal and web

    • Factory starts at $20 per individual / month (billing basis not stated).
    • Factory also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Factory does not cover no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: Engineering teams that want agents inside their own terminal or IDE workflow

  9. Letta

    Stateful agents with long-term memory, from the MemGPT team

    • Letta starts at $20 per month.
    • Letta does not cover no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: Developers building agents that need memory across sessions

  10. Lyzr

    Enterprise agent platform with a free builder and custom plans

    • Lyzr is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Developers and analysts who want to build agents without paying up front

  11. Mem0

    Memory layer that lets AI agents remember across sessions

    • Mem0 is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mem0 does not cover workflow automation and no-code, which CrewAI does.

    Suits: Developers adding long-term memory to chatbots, support agents and voice agents

Limits worth knowing in CrewAI

  • The pricing page lists only Free and Enterprise; there is no published self-serve paid tier.
  • The free plan stops at 2 automations and 50 executions a month, with no overage option.
  • SSO, role-based access, enterprise connectors and dedicated support are Enterprise only.
  • Enterprise starts with a trial request and a 45-day onboarding, not instant sign-up.
CrewAI pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CrewAI?

The alternatives to CrewAI in this directory are Langflow, Dify, Mastra, Relevance AI, AgentOps, Composio, E2B, Factory, Letta, Lyzr and Mem0. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CrewAI.

Is there a free alternative to CrewAI?

Yes. Langflow, Dify, Mastra, AgentOps, Composio, Factory, Letta, Lyzr and Mem0 have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which CrewAI alternatives work on Windows?

The CrewAI listing does not include a Windows app. Langflow and Factory list one.

Which CrewAI alternatives work on macOS?

The CrewAI listing does not include a macOS app. Langflow and Factory list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.