The short answer
Evaluate RAG frameworks by how clearly they expose retrieval steps, support testing, and fit the team's data and deployment model.
A framework can make a prototype feel complete before the retrieval system is trustworthy. The important comparison is not the number of integrations; it is the clarity of the entire evidence path.
Can you see which chunks were selected, how filters were applied, and why a result was ranked? If not, debugging becomes guesswork.
A good framework helps teams test retrieval and generation separately. That separation makes improvements measurable.
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