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LangGraph alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded LangGraph alternative is Pydantic AI (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
LangGraph compared with 12 alternatives: CrewAI, Pydantic AI, Mastra, LlamaIndex, Agno and 7 more.
LangGraph has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39 per seat / month, billed monthly. All 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LangGraphThis tool | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
| CrewAI | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Pydantic AI | Free | Free | Web |
| Mastra | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| LlamaIndex | Free plan · from $500/mo | Yes | Web |
| Agno | Free plan · from $150/mo | Yes | Web |
| CAMEL AI | Free | Free | Web |
| Fetch.ai Agentverse | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Griptape | Free plan · from $40/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Orkes Conductor | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Orq.ai | Free plan · from €35/mo | Yes | Web |
| Pipecat | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Swarms | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
LangGraph starts at $39 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Griptape scores higher without starting lower. Pydantic AI, Mastra, CAMEL AI and Swarms start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from LangGraph
CrewAI
Multi-agent platform to build, run and govern AI agents
- CrewAI also covers no-code.
Suits: Developers who want a free multi-agent framework with a hosted option
Pydantic AI
Typed Python SDK for building AI agents
- Pydantic AI is free.
- Pydantic AI does not cover workflow automation, which LangGraph does.
Suits: Python developers who want type-checked agents
Mastra
TypeScript framework for building and running AI agents
- Mastra starts at $25 per workspace / month.
Suits: TypeScript teams building agents inside Next.js, React or Node apps
LlamaIndex
Document parsing and extraction platform for AI agents
- LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
Suits: Developers feeding complex documents into RAG or agent pipelines
Agno
Open-source agent runtime with a hosted control plane
- Agno starts at $150 per month for the Pro control plane.
- Agno does not cover workflow automation, which LangGraph does.
Suits: Engineering teams that want agents running inside their own cloud
CAMEL AI
Open-source framework and research community for multi-agent systems
- CAMEL AI is free.
- CAMEL AI also covers research.
- CAMEL AI does not cover workflow automation, which LangGraph does.
Suits: Researchers studying multi-agent behavior at scale
Fetch.ai Agentverse
Marketplace and hosting platform for registering and finding AI agents
- Fetch.ai Agentverse also covers no-code and reports.
- Fetch.ai Agentverse does not cover workflow automation, which LangGraph does.
Suits: Developers who want their agent discoverable through ASI:One
Griptape
Visual AI workflows plus a Python framework for agents
- Griptape starts at $40 per user / month, billed monthly ($400 per user / year, billed annually).
- Griptape also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Griptape also covers no-code.
Suits: Creative teams building AI image and video pipelines visually
Orkes Conductor
Workflow orchestration for AI agents and services, built on Conductor
- Orkes Conductor also covers no-code.
Suits: Engineering teams that need agent runs to be durable and auditable
Orq.ai
AI gateway with observability, governance and managed agents
- Orq.ai starts at €35 per extra seat / month beyond the 10 included, plus usage.
- Orq.ai also covers reports.
- Orq.ai does not cover workflow automation, which LangGraph does.
Suits: Teams routing several LLM providers through one governed endpoint
Pipecat
Open source framework for building voice and multimodal AI agents
- Pipecat does not cover workflow automation, which LangGraph does.
Suits: Developers who want control over every stage of a voice agent
Swarms
Multi-agent framework, hosted API and agent marketplace
- Swarms starts at $19.99 per month.
Suits: Developers building multi-agent systems in Python or Rust
Limits worth knowing in LangGraph
- The library is code only; there is no visual builder in the framework itself.
- Deploying on LangChain's infrastructure needs LangSmith Plus ($39 per seat / month) or Enterprise; the Developer plan has no Agent Server.
- Beyond the included allowances, traces, Agent Server compute and sandboxes are metered in LangSmith units (1 LSU = $1).
- Base traces are kept 14 days; 180-day extended traces cost extra.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to LangGraph?
The alternatives to LangGraph in this directory are CrewAI, Pydantic AI, Mastra, LlamaIndex, Agno, CAMEL AI, Fetch.ai Agentverse, Griptape, Orkes Conductor, Orq.ai, Pipecat and Swarms. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LangGraph.
Is there a free alternative to LangGraph?
Yes. Pydantic AI and CAMEL AI are free to use. CrewAI, Mastra, LlamaIndex, Agno, Fetch.ai Agentverse, Griptape, Orkes Conductor, Orq.ai, Pipecat and Swarms have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which LangGraph alternatives work on Windows?
The LangGraph listing does not include a Windows app. Griptape lists one.
Which LangGraph alternatives work on macOS?
The LangGraph listing does not include a macOS app. Griptape lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.