Comparison
crewAI vs MetaGPT
Verdict
Pick crewAI if crewAI is a framework for orchestrating autonomous AI agents to work collaboratively on complex tasks, using Python and UV for dependency management; pick MetaGPT if metaGPT is a multi-agent framework that leverages AI agents to enable natural language programming. It is developed in Python and is available under the MIT license.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | crewAI | MetaGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (239d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- crewAI
- Framework for orchestrating role-playing, autonomous AI agents
- MetaGPT
- The Multi-Agent Framework: First AI Software Company, Towards Natural Language Programming
Stars
- crewAI
- 59k
- MetaGPT
- 70k
Forks
- crewAI
- 8.5k
- MetaGPT
- 9.0k
Open issues
- crewAI
- 349
- MetaGPT
- 131
Language
- crewAI
- Python
- MetaGPT
- Python
Adopt for
- crewAI
- CrewAI is a framework for orchestrating autonomous AI agents to work collaboratively on complex tasks, using Python and UV for dependency management.
- MetaGPT
- MetaGPT is a multi-agent framework that leverages AI agents to enable natural language programming. It is developed in Python and is available under the MIT license.
Persona
- crewAI
- -
- MetaGPT
- -
Runtime
- crewAI
- -
- MetaGPT
- -
License
- crewAI
- CrewAI is available under the MIT License, allowing for broad usage and modification.
- MetaGPT
- MIT
Last pushed
- crewAI
- Sep 18, 2026
- MetaGPT
- Jan 21, 2026
Categories
- crewAI
- AI Agents
- MetaGPT
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- crewAI
- Very active (96%)
- MetaGPT
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- crewAI
- 0d
- MetaGPT
- 239d
Open issues (now)
- crewAI
- 349
- MetaGPT
- 131
Stars delta
- crewAI
- +1.9k (30d)
- MetaGPT
- +637 (30d)
Open issues delta
- crewAI
- -420 (30d)
- MetaGPT
- +2 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- crewAI
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- MetaGPT
- Published findings
Full report
- crewAI
- Trust report
- MetaGPT
- Trust report
Typed relationship
crewAI MetaGPT
Shared compatibility
- Python · crewAI: Python runtime · MetaGPT: Python runtime
Choose crewAI if…
- Requirements: Requires Python >=3.10 and <3.14.; Uses UV for dependency management..
- Graph edge: crewAI is a typed related of MetaGPT - see the relationship row above.
- Tags unique to crewAI: agents, ai, ai-agents, aiagentframework.
- When you need a framework that supports the creation and orchestration of autonomous AI agents for collaborative tasks.
When NOT to use crewAI
- If your project does not require autonomous AI agents or collaborative intelligence among agents.
- When you prefer not to use UV for dependency management or if your environment does not support Python within the required version range.
- If your project's complexity does not necessitate the orchestration of multiple AI agents, or if you are working in an environment where the installation of additional tools like UV is not feasible.
Choose MetaGPT if…
- Graph edge: MetaGPT is a typed related of crewAI - see the relationship row above.
- Tags unique to MetaGPT: agent, gpt, llm, metagpt.
- MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a framework that supports natural language programming through AI agents.
When NOT to use MetaGPT
- If your project is constrained to Python versions earlier than 3.9 or equal to or later than 3.12.
- When your development environment does not support or require Node.js and pnpm.
- If your project does not align with the concept of multi-agent systems or natural language programming.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (crewAIInc/crewAI) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (crewAIInc/crewAI) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (crewAIInc/crewAI) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (FoundationAgents/MetaGPT) · observed Jan 21, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: crewAI 59k · MetaGPT 70k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between crewAI and MetaGPT?
- crewAI: Framework for orchestrating role-playing, autonomous AI agents. MetaGPT: The Multi-Agent Framework: First AI Software Company, Towards Natural Language Programming. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose crewAI over MetaGPT?
- Choose crewAI over MetaGPT when Requirements: Requires Python >=3.10 and <3.14.; Uses UV for dependency management.; Graph edge: crewAI is a typed related of MetaGPT - see the relationship row above; Tags unique to crewAI: agents, ai, ai-agents, aiagentframework; When you need a framework that supports the creation and orchestration of autonomous AI agents for collaborative tasks.
- When should I choose MetaGPT over crewAI?
- Choose MetaGPT over crewAI when Graph edge: MetaGPT is a typed related of crewAI - see the relationship row above; Tags unique to MetaGPT: agent, gpt, llm, metagpt; MetaGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a framework that supports natural language programming through AI agents.
- When should I avoid crewAI?
- If your project does not require autonomous AI agents or collaborative intelligence among agents. When you prefer not to use UV for dependency management or if your environment does not support Python within the required version range. If your project's complexity does not necessitate the orchestration of multiple AI agents, or if you are working in an environment where the installation of additional tools like UV is not feasible.
- When should I avoid MetaGPT?
- If your project is constrained to Python versions earlier than 3.9 or equal to or later than 3.12. When your development environment does not support or require Node.js and pnpm. If your project does not align with the concept of multi-agent systems or natural language programming.
- Is crewAI or MetaGPT more popular on GitHub?
- MetaGPT has more GitHub stars (70,484 vs 58,723). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are crewAI and MetaGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (crewAI: MIT, MetaGPT: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to crewAI or MetaGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at crewAI alternatives and MetaGPT alternatives (crewAI markdown twin, MetaGPT markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, crewAI or MetaGPT?
- crewAI: Very active. MetaGPT: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for crewAI and MetaGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: crewAI trust report; MetaGPT trust report.