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AutoGen vs DSPy vs CrewAI vs Claude Agent SDK
4 of 5Agent Frameworks · verified 13 Aug 2026
| Specification | AutoGen | DSPy | CrewAI | Claude Agent SDK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | Superseded by Microsoft Agent Framework. | Compiles prompts instead of hand-writing them. | Role-based agent crews. | The Claude Code loop as a library. |
| Model | Conversation | Compiler | Role-based | Harness |
| Language | Python | Python | Python | Python, TS |
| MCP support | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Status | Maintenance | Active | Active | Active |
| Category | Agent Frameworks | Agent Frameworks | Agent Frameworks | Agent Frameworks |
| Official | Microsoft ↗ | Stanford NLP ↗ | CrewAI ↗ | Anthropic ↗ |
Highlighted rows are where these differ.
AutoGen
- Moved to maintenance mode
- Migrate to Microsoft Agent Framework
Best for migrating away.
Claude Agent SDK
- Renamed from Claude Code SDK in March 2026
- Tools, bash and a full agentic loop
Best for custom agents.