Criterion CrewAI Langfuse
CategoryAI Agents & FrameworksMachine Learning & Deep Learning
In one sentenceOpen-source Python framework for teams of role-based AI agents, with a hosted platform for building and running them.Open-source tracing, prompt management and evaluation for LLM applications, self-hosted or in the cloud.
Problem it solvesCoordinating multiple AI agents and complex workflows without building orchestration from scratch.Understanding and improving LLM app behaviour, cost and quality in production.
Free planYesYes
Developer APIYes — docsYes — docs
Open sourceYesYes
PlatformsPython, Web (CrewAI platform)Web (cloud), Docker, Kubernetes, Python SDK, JS/TS SDK
Pricing (summary)The CrewAI framework is free under MIT. The hosted platform has a free Basic plan with 50 workflow executions per month and a custom-priced Enterprise plan. Model API costs are separate.
Checked 2026-10-19
Self-hosting the open-source core is free. Langfuse Cloud: Hobby free (50k units/month), Core $29/month, Pro $199/month and Enterprise $2,499/month, each with 100k units included and graduated overage from $8 per 100k units.
Checked 2026-10-19
Strengths
  • Easy multi-agent abstraction
  • MIT licence
  • Free hosted tier
  • Open source with full self-hosting
  • Broad integrations
  • Transparent usage pricing
Limitations
  • Free plan limited to 50 workflow executions per month
  • No published price between Free and Enterprise
  • Python 3.10-3.13 only
  • Enterprise (ee) features are outside the MIT licence
  • Hobby plan limited to 2 users and 30-day data access
  • Self-hosting requires infrastructure work