Head-to-head · LLM Application Development Frameworks
LangGraph vs Apache Burr
LangGraph leads on 0 checks, Apache Burr on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLangGraph · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresApache Burr · 3 of 5
LangGraph scores higher on our rubric for llm application development frameworks: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Apache Burr offers rag support; LangGraph doesn't publish it. Apache Burr offers agent and tool use; LangGraph doesn't publish it. Apache Burr offers workflow graphs; LangGraph doesn't publish it.
LangGraph is the better fit for developers building durable, stateful agent workflows. Apache Burr is the better fit for stateful, inspectable workflow applications.
- LangGraph fits best
Developers building durable, stateful agent workflows
- Apache Burr fits best
Stateful, inspectable workflow applications
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Side by side
| Feature | LangGraph 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Apache Burr 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in LLM Application Development Frameworks | #6 in LLM Application Development Frameworks |
| Best for | Developers building durable, stateful agent workflows | Stateful, inspectable workflow applications |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud | Self-hosted |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LangGraph 0/5 · Apache Burr 3/5 | ||
| RAG support | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Agent and tool use | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Workflow graphs | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Prompt optimization | Not published | Not published |
| JavaScript/TypeScript SDK | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Primary language | Not published | Python |
| Open-source license | Not published | Apache-2.0 |
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| Our verdict | LangGraph is an open-source framework and runtime for developers building long-running, stateful agents and workflows. Its graph model combines deterministic code with model-driven steps, and supports single-agent, multi-agent, and… Read the review → |
Apache Burr is an open-source Python framework for building applications from actions, transitions, and explicit state. It is aimed at developers orchestrating chatbots, agents, conversational retrieval workflows, and other applications… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LangGraph — where it wins
- Combines deterministic code and LLM-driven steps in graph workflows
- Supports durable execution, checkpointing, and resumption after failures
- Offers memory, streaming, and human review of agent state
Where it doesn't
- Low-level control requires developers to define workflow behavior
- Does not prescribe a high-level agent architecture
- Verified integrations are narrower than LangChain’s
Apache Burr — where it wins
- Immutable state, persistence, and resumable human-input pauses
- Parallel actions and branches support complex workflows
- Burr UI exposes execution telemetry for inspection and debugging
Where it doesn't
- Python-focused; no official JavaScript or TypeScript SDK is identified
- Requires developers to implement LLM calls within actions
- Fewer ready-made model integrations and agent capabilities than some alternatives
- LangGraph9.2/10 · Free plan
Graph-based control for developers who need durable, stateful agent workflows.
Visit LangGraphFull verdict → - Apache Burr8.8/10 · Free plan
An open-source Python framework for stateful, inspectable workflow applications.
Visit Apache BurrFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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