The CrewAI Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about CrewAI in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
CrewAI
The Insider’s Guide
Multi-agent platform to build, run and govern AI agents
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI agents, read from CrewAI’s own pages.
Made by CrewAI · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from CrewAI’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on CrewAI’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 36 of the 101 other AI agents we grade
CrewAI is a platform and open-source framework for building teams of role-based AI agents. The hosted product adds a visual editor, an AI copilot, tracing and deployment, and an enterprise tier with governance controls such as SSO and role-based access. The free plan runs up to 50 workflow executions a month.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about CrewAI, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You design agents, roles and workflows yourself.
- 1
Best for building multi-agent workflows
CrewAI offers a visual editor and AI copilot for multi-agent workflows.
- 2
There is a free plan
Basic plan: visual editor and AI copilot, GitHub integration, 2 automations and 50 workflow executions a month.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Visual editor and AI copilot
A no-code canvas builder, guided by an AI copilot, that can be exported to Python code.
- 5
Role-based agents and workflows
Agents are given roles, and deterministic workflows control how they hand work to each other.
- 6
Tracing and evaluation
Tracing of every LLM call, tool call and memory read with cost accounting, plus OpenTelemetry and LLM testing.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 36 of 101
That is against the other AI agents we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace CrewAI you would be making an AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
CrewAI at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- CrewAI
- Category
- AI Agents
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for building multi-agent workflows
CrewAI offers a visual editor and AI copilot for multi-agent workflows. The free plan is 2 automations and a hard cap of 50 executions a month. The page lists only Free and Enterprise, and Enterprise starts with a trial request and a 45-day onboarding.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The page lists only Free and a custom Enterprise, with no self-serve paid price to compare. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free has 2 automations and a hard cap of 50 executions a month, with no overage option. |
| Features | C | Visual editor, role-based agents, tracing and governance, but SSO, RBAC and connectors are Enterprise only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You design agents, roles and workflows yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with seven integrations and flexible deployment on Enterprise, including a VPC or your own servers. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who CrewAI is for
- Fits if you want to try multi-agent workflows in a visual editor
- Works for a company that wants a VPC or self-run deployment
Who it is not for
- Tight if you build for real: 2 automations and 50 executions a month
- Not for you if you want a self-serve paid plan, as none is published
- Watch out: SSO, role-based access and enterprise connectors are Enterprise only
- Skip it if you want instant sign-up for Enterprise, which starts with a trial request and a 45-day onboarding
Good to know
Good for
- Developers who want a free multi-agent framework with a hosted option
- Enterprise teams that need agent governance and audit trails
- Business teams prototyping agents in a visual editor
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
2
plans to choose from
CrewAI has a free plan.
The page lists only Free and a custom Enterprise, with no self-serve paid price to compare.
Basic
$0
Visual editor, AI copilot, tracing and GitHub integration; 2 automations and a hard cap of 50 executions a month.
Enterprise
Custom
SSO, RBAC, PII redaction, enterprise connectors, dedicated support, and deployment on CrewAI cloud, a VPC or your own servers.
The free plan
Basic plan: visual editor and AI copilot, GitHub integration, 2 automations and 50 workflow executions a month.
Read from crewai.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Multi-agent platform to build, run and govern AI agents. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, workflow automation, AI agents, no-code.
Visual editor, role-based agents, tracing and governance, but SSO, RBAC and connectors are Enterprise only.
- Visual editor and AI copilot
- A no-code canvas builder, guided by an AI copilot, that can be exported to Python code.
- Role-based agents and workflows
- Agents are given roles, and deterministic workflows control how they hand work to each other.
- Tracing and evaluation
- Tracing of every LLM call, tool call and memory read with cost accounting, plus OpenTelemetry and LLM testing.
- Governance controls
- Human-in-the-loop approval gates, guardrails, and on Enterprise, SSO, role-based access and PII redaction hooks.
- Flexible deployment
- Run on CrewAI cloud; Enterprise adds a dedicated VPC or the customer's own infrastructure. Agents can be exported as an MCP server.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- GitHub
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Okta
- Microsoft Entra
- Arize
- Datadog
CrewAI is made by CrewAI.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
36/101
Other AI agents it is graded above
CrewAI's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 36 of the 101 other AI agents we grade, and level with 24.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 20 of 101) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 102 AI agents we grade, cut by the letter each got. CrewAI’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 17 of 101
- CFree plan and trialAbove 28 of 101
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 101
- CEase of useAbove 14 of 101
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 of 101
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace CrewAI you would be making an AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
CrewAI is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could not
- An AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on and roles and permissions.
What this rests on. CrewAI’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Langflow, Dify, Mastra and Relevance AI
The 4 tools CrewAI is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Langflow
Free plan
Open-source visual builder for AI agents and MCP servers.
- Only Langflow lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Langflow is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- CrewAI also covers workflow automation and no-code.
- 2.2GPA
Dify
Free plan · from $590/yr
Open-source platform for building AI agents and agentic workflows.
- Dify is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Mastra
Free plan · from $25/mo
TypeScript framework for building and running AI agents.
- Mastra is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- CrewAI also covers no-code.
- 2.0GPA
Relevance AI
From $19/mo
Low-code platform for building AI agents and multi-agent teams.
- CrewAI has a free plan. Relevance AI does not.
- Only Relevance AI lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Relevance AI lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is CrewAI free?
CrewAI has a free plan. Basic plan: visual editor and AI copilot, GitHub integration, 2 automations and 50 workflow executions a month.
How much does CrewAI cost?
CrewAI lists 2 plans. Basic: $0.
What platforms does CrewAI work on?
CrewAI is available on Web.
Does CrewAI have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. CrewAI is listed for Web.
Does CrewAI have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. CrewAI is listed for Web.
Is CrewAI open source?
Yes. CrewAI is open source, according to its own site.
What does CrewAI integrate with?
CrewAI's listing names GitHub, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Okta, Microsoft Entra, Arize and Datadog.
Who makes CrewAI?
CrewAI is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to CrewAI?
The closest alternatives to CrewAI in our directory are Langflow, Dify, Mastra and Relevance AI.
How does CrewAI compare with other AI agents?
CrewAI's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 36 of the 101 other AI agents we grade, and level with 24.
Could I make my own version of CrewAI?
To replace CrewAI you would be making an AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from CrewAI’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from CrewAI's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by CrewAI. Prices change, so check crewai.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- CrewAI, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/crewai
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what CrewAI’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. CrewAI is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by CrewAI. Prices and plans change: check crewai.com before you buy.