When to Use an AI Agent vs a Simple LLM Call

When to Use an AI Agent vs a Simple LLM Call

Most AI problems don’t need agents. If a task can be solved with a single prompt, use a simple LLM call, it’s faster, cheaper, and easier to debug. Use AI agents only when the problem is multi-step, requires tool use, or benefits from iteration and decision-making. Start simple, add complexity only when it’s truly needed.

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