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The best Python AI agent frameworks in 2026
Pydantic · Douwe Maan · Published · 3 min read
In 30 seconds
- What happened
- Pydantic AI ranked best Python agent framework overall, supporting 30+ model providers, eight durable execution engines, and ten sandboxes.
- Why it matters
- Engineers building production agents need framework choice early; wrong pick creates months of rework when requirements shift.
- Watch out
- Pydantic AI is Python-only library without hosted platform; durability requires choosing and operating a separate execution engine.
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