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CrewAI vs DSPy

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Agent Frameworks · verified 13 Aug 2026

CrewAICrewAIcurrent
SDSPyStanford NLPcurrent
3 slots left
SpecificationCrewAIDSPy
SummaryRole-based agent crews.Compiles prompts instead of hand-writing them.
ModelRole-basedCompiler
LanguagePythonPython
MCP supportYes
StatusActiveActive
CategoryAgent FrameworksAgent Frameworks
OfficialCrewAIStanford NLP

Highlighted rows are where these differ.

CrewAI

  • Define a crew with goals and tools
  • Added A2A support

Best for prototyping.

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DSPy

  • ~23k stars
  • Built-in ReAct and agent loops

Best for optimisation.

Full spec sheet →