
Agentic RAG vs Simple Retrieve-and-Generate: Choosing the Right Architecture
When implementing RAG systems, choosing between simple retrieve-and-generate and agentic architectures significantly impacts cost, latency, and capability. Simple RAG offers sub-second responses at ~$0.08/query, while agentic approaches provide better handling of complex queries at 5-10x higher cost and latency. Learn when each approach is warranted, how to implement hybrid strategies, and avoid common pitfalls in production RAG systems.

