OpenAI Agents SDK vs LangGraph
| OpenAI Agents SDK | LangGraph | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Lightweight OpenAI SDK for multi-agent workflows with handoffs, guardrails and tracing. | Low-level orchestration framework from LangChain for building stateful, multi-step agents as graphs, with persistence and human-in-the-loop support. |
| Category | Agent Frameworks | Agent Frameworks |
| Platforms | Python | Python, TypeScript |
| Pricing | Open source (MIT) | Open source (MIT) |
| Official site | https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python | https://www.langchain.com/langgraph |
Which should you choose?
Choose OpenAI Agents SDK if its approach (Python; Open source (MIT)) fits your stack. Choose LangGraph if you prefer Python, TypeScript and open source (mit). Try both on a small task before you commit.