Mastra vs Strands (2026)
Updated March 10, 2026
Overview
Mastra is a TypeScript-first agent framework for building production AI applications. It provides primitives for agents, workflows, RAG, integrations, and memory with a focus on developer experience and type safety. Mastra is designed for full-stack TypeScript developers who want to build AI features without leaving their existing tech stack.
AWS-backed open-source agentic SDK for building AI agents
Key features
Core capabilities each platform advertises.
- TypeScript agent framework
- Built-in tool calling and workflows
- Sync engine for agent state
- Integration marketplace
- Production-ready agent primitives
StrandsStrengths and tradeoffs
What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
Pros
- Production-ready platform
- Good performance
- Active development
- Strong features
Cons
- Enterprise pricing varies
- Setup complexity
- Learning curve required
StrandsPros
- Production-proven by AWS teams (Amazon Q, AWS Glue)
- True provider-agnostic support for 8+ LLM providers
- Comprehensive multi-agent orchestration with A2A protocol
- Rich AWS ecosystem integration
- Open-source with active development
Cons
- Relatively new framework (launched 2025)
- AWS ecosystem bias in design and tooling
- Variable costs depending on chosen providers
Mastra or Strands — which should you choose?
Choose Mastra if you wantChoose if you want
- TypeScript-native agent development
- Building AI workflows with tool use
- Agent state management
- Production agent deployment
- Multi-step task automation
Choose Strands if you wantChoose if you want
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