Head to head

AutoGen vs LangGraph

AutoGen and LangGraph both work in AI Agents. Here is how they stack up on pricing, access, context and our editorial scores, and which one to pick.

Side by side

Tool
AutoGenby Microsoft3.8Setuproll editorial score
Tool
LangGraphby LangChain4.1Setuproll editorial score
PricingOpen SourceFree, self-host or bring your own key
PricingOpen SourceFree, self-host or bring your own key
AccessAPI
AccessAPI
Contextn/a
Contextn/a
Open sourceYes
Open sourceYes
Best formulti-agent chat in ai agents
Best foragent workflows in ai agents
Setuproll score3.8
Setuproll score4.1

The verdict

LangGraph edges ahead overall, with a 4.1 Setuproll editorial score and a strong fit for agent workflows in ai agents. AutoGen is the better pick when you want multi-agent chat in ai agents, and it stays in the running on price and access. Most teams choose LangGraph as the default and reach for AutoGen when their workflow leans that way.

Frequently asked questions

Is AutoGen or LangGraph better?

AutoGen holds a 3.8 Setuproll editorial score and is best for multi-agent chat in ai agents, while LangGraph holds a 4.1 and is best for agent workflows in ai agents. Pick AutoGen for multi-agent chat in ai agents and LangGraph for agent workflows in ai agents.

What is the difference between AutoGen and LangGraph?

AutoGen is reached as API (open source) with n/a, while LangGraph is reached as API (open source) with n/a. They overlap on AI Agents but lead in different parts of the workflow.

Is AutoGen cheaper than LangGraph?

AutoGen is free, self-host or bring your own key, and LangGraph is free, self-host or bring your own key. Both have a path to start without a large upfront cost.

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