CrewAI vs Model Context Protocol
CrewAI is listed under Agent frameworks, Model Context Protocol under Agent infra. Each name links to the product's own site.
| Category | Agent frameworks | Agent infra |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Open source | Open source |
| Public code | Yes | Yes |
| Tags | multi-agent, python, workflows, roles | protocol, mcp, standard, tools |
| Website | crewai.com | modelcontextprotocol.io |
What CrewAI does
Python framework where you define agents with roles and goals, then group them into crews that work through tasks together. The company also sells a hosted platform for running crews.
What Model Context Protocol does
Open protocol introduced by Anthropic that standardizes how AI applications connect to tools and data sources. It has SDKs in several languages and a large set of community servers.
Other options
See all Agent frameworks, or alternatives to CrewAI and Model Context Protocol.