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The $0 AI Architecture Stack Β· 2026
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Agent Orchestrator
The system's brain Β· LangGraph Β· CrewAI
What is the Agent Orchestrator?
The Agent Orchestrator is the brain of the system. It runs the end-to-end data flow β deciding when to call the LLM, when to retrieve from RAG, and when to invoke tools. LangGraph models this as a stateful graph with cycles and branches, while CrewAI coordinates multiple role-based agents working together as a crew.
Tools in this Layer
πΈοΈ LangGraph
Build stateful, multi-step agents as graphs with branching, cycles, and human-in-the-loop.
π€ CrewAI
Orchestrate teams of role-playing agents that collaborate to complete complex tasks.
Cost
$0 / free tier
Both are open-source and run locally for free.