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Julep

Free#25 of 49 in LLM Application Development Frameworks

Julep: A Python framework for graph-based agent workflows, with optional durable execution and self-hosting. Ranked #25 of 49 in LLM Application Development Frameworks by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Open source; best for python-authored durable workflows with tool control.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.9 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Python-authored durable workflows with tool control
  • Paid from
    None
  • RAG support
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    28 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Compiles Python @flow workflows into a graph intermediate representation
    • Supports branches, retries, timeouts, rescheduling and deterministic local dry runs
    • Combines tool references, agent tools and hybrid document search

  • Where it doesn't

    • Durable execution depends on optional Temporal or DBOS
    • The documented integration set is focused on workflow and observability tools
    • The project distinguishes its release-candidate Julep 3 from the preserved v1 agents API

Our verdict on Julep

Julep is an open-source Python framework for building AI-agent workflows, aimed at developers who want to author flows as code and control how tools and reasoners interact. Its @flow model compiles workflows into a graph intermediate representation, where developers can combine registered tools, pure functions and LLM reasoners. It is a fit for teams seeking a self-hosted option and workflow-level control; it is less suited to buyers looking for a managed, ready-to-use application platform.

The workflow model is its central strength. Branches, fan-out, retries, timeouts and rescheduling support more involved execution paths, while local deterministic dry runs can help inspect behavior before deployment. For durable execution, Julep offers optional Temporal and DBOS support rather than making either a prerequisite. Its CLI covers listing, graphing, running, testing and deploying agents. Tool options include user-defined, system, integration and API-call tools, as well as MCP references with schema snapshots. Document embeddings, full-text search, vector search and hybrid search broaden its scope to retrieval-backed workflows.

The integration footprint named for Julep centers on Temporal, DBOS, MCP, OpenTelemetry and Langfuse. That is a focused ecosystem rather than a broad catalog of application connections, so teams should check whether their required services fit these tools or can be connected through custom tools. The project also distinguishes Julep 3, described as a release candidate, from its preserved v1 agents API; teams should identify which interface their implementation depends on. Choose Julep when Python-authored flows, tool control, self-hosting and optional durable execution matter most. Consider another framework if a stable, unified API or a wider prebuilt integration ecosystem is a primary requirement.

Julep pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

Julep fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromNone
Primary languagePython
RAG supportYes
Agent and tool useYes
Workflow graphsYes
Prompt optimizationNo
Open-source licenseApache-2.0
JavaScript/TypeScript SDKYes
DeploymentSelf-hosted
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations5 integrations: Temporal, DBOS, MCP, OpenTelemetry, Langfuse
PricingOpen source (source)
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked28 Sep 2026

Julep integrations

Julep lists 5 integrations on its own site.

  • Temporal
  • DBOS
  • MCP
  • OpenTelemetry
  • Langfuse

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