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CrewAI

Open-source Python framework for teams of role-based AI agents, with a hosted platform for building and running them.

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Provider
CrewAI
Latest confirmed model
Not applicable / not verified
Pricing
Open source
Free plan
Yes
API
Limited
Status
Generally available
Last verified
Oct 19, 2026
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What is CrewAI?

CrewAI is an MIT-licensed Python framework where you define 'Crews' of agents with roles that collaborate on tasks, and 'Flows' that control step-by-step, event-driven execution. The company also runs a hosted platform with a visual editor, AI copilot and observability, offered as a free Basic plan and a custom Enterprise plan.

Coordinating multiple AI agents and complex workflows without building orchestration from scratch.

Why use CrewAI?

Practical benefits

  • Free MIT framework
  • Simple role-based multi-agent model
  • Flows for precise control
  • Hosted visual editor on the free plan

Who it suits

  • Python developers building multi-agent systems
  • Automation teams
  • Enterprises needing governed agent deployment

When another tool may fit better

  • Single-prompt tasks
  • Teams not using Python
  • Users needing published mid-tier pricing
Learning curve
Some experience helps
Skills needed
Python programming; agent design basics.

Example workflows

  1. uv tool install crewai, scaffold a crew with researcher and writer agents, run it against an LLM

What can it do?

  • CrewsTeams of role-based agents that collaborate autonomously.
  • FlowsEvent-driven workflows with control over state and branching; can run Crews as steps.
  • Visual editor with AI copilotHosted builder on the Basic plan.
  • Enterprise governance Depends on planSSO, RBAC, PII redaction, VPC/on-prem deployment.

Good for

  • Research and report generation
  • Multi-step business automations
  • Content pipelines
  • Internal agent tools

Where it runs

PythonWeb (CrewAI platform)

Pricing and plans

Open source 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.

PlanPriceBillingFree trial / tierUsage limitsMain inclusionsModel accessAPI accessRestrictions
Open-source frameworkFreeper month Free tier—
  • Crews
  • Flows
 Any supported LLM (billed by provider)N/A (library)—
BasicFreeper month Free tier50 workflow executions/month
  • Visual editor with AI copilot
  • GitHub integration
  • Observability
 ———
EnterpriseContact providerper month —Custom
  • SSO
  • RBAC
  • PII redaction
  • VPC/on-prem
  • 45-day onboarding
 ———

Prices in USD · Global · Taxes may apply · Verified Oct 19, 2026

Official pricing page (opens in a new tab)

API and developer access

Official API
Limited
Authentication
Model provider API keys
Pricing model
Framework free; platform per plan
Free API quota
None documented — the free plan above (if any) is for the app, not the API
Rate limits
Not documented
Context / input limits
Not documented
SDKs
Python (crewai)
Streaming
Not documented
Batch processing
Not documented
Structured output
Not documented
Tool / function calling
Not documented
Commercial use
MIT licence
Data retention & privacy
See the provider privacy terms

A free CrewAI account is not the same thing as free API access. Unless a free API quota is listed above, API calls are billed separately.

Verified Oct 19, 2026

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Easy multi-agent abstraction
  • MIT licence
  • Free hosted tier

Disadvantages

  • Free plan limited to 50 workflow executions per month
  • No published price between Free and Enterprise
  • Python 3.10-3.13 only

Privacy: Self-run framework keeps orchestration in your environment; Enterprise offers VPC/on-prem.

Real-world examples

A developer automating market research

  1. Install CrewAI with uv
  2. Define researcher and writer agents
  3. Run the crew to produce a report

needs API key

An ops team prototyping in the browser

  1. Sign up for the free Basic plan
  2. Build a workflow in the visual editor
  3. Run up to 50 executions per month

free plan works

An enterprise deploying on-prem

  1. Contact CrewAI for Enterprise
  2. Deploy in a VPC or on-premises
  3. Apply RBAC and PII redaction

needs paid plan

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Frequently asked questions

Is CrewAI free?

Yes. The framework is open source under the MIT licence, and the hosted platform has a free Basic plan with 50 workflow executions per month.

What are Crews and Flows?

Crews are teams of role-based agents working together; Flows are event-driven workflows that give precise control and can run Crews as steps.

How do I install CrewAI?

The README recommends uv tool install crewai. It requires Python 3.10 up to but not including 3.14.

Is there a paid plan?

The pricing page lists Enterprise with custom pricing, adding SSO, RBAC, PII redaction and VPC or on-prem deployment.

Do I still pay for models?

Yes, CrewAI calls the LLM providers you configure, which bill you separately.