Claude Agent SDK vs CrewAI

The agent loop behind Claude Code as a TypeScript and Python library, with tools, skills, MCP and subagents.

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An open source Python framework for teams of AI agents with roles, plus a hosted platform.

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PropertyClaude Agent SDKCrewAI
TypeProductProduct
CategoryAI agents and automationAI agents and automation
Made byAnthropicCrewAI
PricingPay per useFree plan + paid
Open sourceNoYes
APIYesYes
PlatformsAPIAPI, Self-hosted
StartupYesYes

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Only Claude Agent SDK

  • mcp
  • skills

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  • agent framework
  • multi-agent

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