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07 · Python SDK + AgentOS runtime · LAST REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 2026

Agno review: lightweight Python teams with a runtime you own

SHORT ANSWER

Agno ranks 07 of 10 with 7.0/10. It is a fast Python SDK with clear team modes and AgentOS, a runtime that serves agents as APIs in your own cloud, and it supports both A2A and MCP. It is Python-only and light on human-in-the-loop. BAND (8.7) ranks higher for mixed stacks and lists Agno as an integration.
07

Agno

Rank 07 of 10

7.0/10
Editorial ratings from our rubric. See methodology.
CriterionWeightScoreWhy
Cross-framework interop207.5Agents and teams can be exposed in an A2A-compatible format through AgentOS. MCP as tools, and AgentOS can run as an MCP server.
Multi-agent coordination model187.5Teams with a leader and members in four modes: Coordinate (default), Route, Broadcast and Tasks. Workflows are also available.
Shared context and memory147.0Team members work from the leader's decomposition; context is shared inside the team.
Production reliability127.0AgentOS serves agents as APIs in your own infrastructure. Less public production history than the top five.
Human-in-the-loop106.0Human steps are not a headline feature in the docs we reviewed.
Observability107.0A control plane (local on Free, live connection on Pro, self-hosted on Enterprise).
Languages and deployment86.0Python only. Docker, Railway, AWS and GCP templates.
Pricing clarity87.0Free $0 (unlimited usage and retention, local control plane); Pro $150/month with 3 seats and 1 live connection; add-ons at $30/seat, $95/connection and $300 for SAML SSO; Enterprise custom.

What is Agno at a glance?

TypePython SDK + AgentOS runtime
Coordination modelLeader-member teams: coordinate, route, broadcast, tasks
A2AYes (AgentOS)
MCPYes
LanguagesPython
LicenseApache-2.0
HostingSelf-host (Docker, Railway, AWS, GCP)
PricingFree · Pro $150/mo · Enterprise custom
Works with BANDListed on band.ai/integrations

Source: agno.com · github.com/agno-agi/agno · Agno docs: teams overview · Agno docs: AgentOS A2A · agno.com/pricing · Reviewed Sep 2026

What is Agno?

Agno's repo sums it up: "Build, run, and manage agent platforms." It is an Apache-2.0 SDK plus AgentOS, a runtime that serves your agents and teams as APIs, with deployment templates for Docker, Railway, AWS and GCP. A control plane runs locally on the free plan and as a live connection on Pro.

How do Agno teams coordinate?

A team has a leader and members, and runs in one of four modes. Coordinate, the default: "Decompose work, delegate to members, synthesize results". Route, which sends a request to the right member. Broadcast, which sends it to all members. Tasks, which works through a task list. Workflows are available for deterministic sequences. The modes are clear and easy to pick between. The catch is that every mode goes through a leader model call, which is a small central orchestrator.

Does Agno work with other frameworks?

Yes, in both directions. "Agno integrates with A2A, enabling Agno agents and teams to be exposed in an A2A-compatible format." MCP works as tools, and AgentOS can itself run as an MCP server. BAND lists Agno on its integrations page.

How much does Agno cost?

PlanPriceNotes
Free$0Unlimited usage and retention, local control plane
Pro$150/month1 live control-plane connection, 3 seats, basic RBAC, email support. Add-ons: $30/seat, $95/extra connection, $300 SAML SSO
EnterpriseCustomCustom RBAC, audit logs, SLA, self-hosted control plane add-on

Source: agno.com/pricing · Reviewed Sep 2026

What are the strengths and limitations of Agno?

Strengths

  • Fast and lightweight
  • Clear team modes
  • A2A and MCP
  • Runs in your cloud

Limitations

  • Python only
  • Teams coordinate through a leader model call
  • Hosted control plane is paid

Should you choose Agno or look elsewhere?

Choose Agno if

  • you want a lightweight Python framework with a runtime in your own cloud
  • the team modes match your problem
  • you want A2A and MCP without extra packages

Look elsewhere if

  • you work in TypeScript (Mastra)
  • you need rich human-in-the-loop (LangGraph, BAND)
  • you want coordination without a leader call (BAND)

What should you read after the Agno review?

What do readers ask about Agno?

Is Agno free?

The SDK is Apache-2.0 and the Free plan is $0 with unlimited usage. Pro is $150 per month.

Does Agno support A2A?

Yes, through AgentOS, and MCP as both client and server.

What are Agno's team modes?

Coordinate, Route, Broadcast and Tasks.

Running agents on more than one framework? BAND connects them in shared rooms.

See how BAND works