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AI Agents vs Workflows: Choosing the Right Architecture

How to tell when a predictable workflow is enough and when an agentic approach is worth the extra cost and complexity.

Format
Guide · Intermediate
Level
Intermediate
Length
10 min read
Updated
Sep 2026
Topics
AI agents vs workflows, agentic workflow, workflow automation

Two different designs

In a workflow, the developer defines the sequence of steps and the model performs specific tasks within them. In an agent, the model decides the sequence itself. Both can use LLMs; the difference is who controls the path.

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