Comparison
gateway vs langchain-serve
Verdict
Pick gateway when gateway is primarily TypeScript; langchain-serve is Python; pick langchain-serve when langchain-serve is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gateway | langchain-serve |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (1025d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- gateway
- The only fully local production-grade Super SDK that provides a simple, unified, and powerful interface for calling more than 200+ LLMs.
- langchain-serve
- ⚡ Langchain apps in production using Jina & FastAPI
Stars
- gateway
- 599
- langchain-serve
- 1.6k
Forks
- gateway
- 27
- langchain-serve
- 133
Open issues
- gateway
- 0
- langchain-serve
- 15
Language
- gateway
- TypeScript
- langchain-serve
- Python
Adopt for
- gateway
- Adaline Gateway is a comprehensive SDK for local deployment, capable of calling more than 300 language models with integrated features like batching, caching, and extensible plugins.
- langchain-serve
- -
Persona
- gateway
- -
- langchain-serve
- -
Runtime
- gateway
- -
- langchain-serve
- -
License
- gateway
- MIT
- langchain-serve
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- gateway
- Jul 11, 2026
- langchain-serve
- Sep 20, 2023
Categories
- gateway
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- langchain-serve
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gateway
- Very active (96%)
- langchain-serve
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- gateway
- 0d
- langchain-serve
- 1025d
Archived on GitHub
- gateway
- No
- langchain-serve
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- gateway
- 0
- langchain-serve
- 15
Security scan
- gateway
- No lockfile
- langchain-serve
- No criticals
Full report
- gateway
- Trust report
- langchain-serve
- Trust report
Choose gateway if…
- gateway is primarily TypeScript; langchain-serve is Python.
- License: gateway is MIT, langchain-serve is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The repository description does not include pricing information. The software is available under the MIT license which allows for free usage but does not detail commercial support costs or enterprise-.
- Tags unique to gateway: llmops, ai, openai, anthropic.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- - You require a fully local execution environment, thus avoiding any internet dependency or proxy setup.
When NOT to use gateway
- - Your project depends on cloud-based API endpoints that require internet connectivity; Gateway operates fully locally and does not function as an online proxy.
- - You do not need support from over 300 LLMs or the extensive feature set provided by Gateway, preferring a simpler SDK with fewer integrations.
Choose langchain-serve if…
- langchain-serve is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript.
- License: langchain-serve is Apache-2.0, gateway is MIT.
- Tags unique to langchain-serve: autogpt, fastapi, autonomous-agents, babyagi.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use langchain-serve
- langchain-serve is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (adaline/gateway) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (adaline/gateway) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (adaline/gateway) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (jina-ai/langchain-serve) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (jina-ai/langchain-serve) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (jina-ai/langchain-serve) · observed Sep 20, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gateway 599 · langchain-serve 1.6k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gateway and langchain-serve?
- gateway: The only fully local production-grade Super SDK that provides a simple, unified, and powerful interface for calling more than 200+ LLMs.. langchain-serve: ⚡ Langchain apps in production using Jina & FastAPI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gateway over langchain-serve?
- Choose gateway over langchain-serve when gateway is primarily TypeScript; langchain-serve is Python; License: gateway is MIT, langchain-serve is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The repository description does not include pricing information. The software is available under the MIT license which allows for free usage but does not detail commercial support costs or enterprise-; Tags unique to gateway: llmops, ai, openai, anthropic; Also covers Developer Tools; - You require a fully local execution environment, thus avoiding any internet dependency or proxy setup.
- When should I choose langchain-serve over gateway?
- Choose langchain-serve over gateway when langchain-serve is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript; License: langchain-serve is Apache-2.0, gateway is MIT; Tags unique to langchain-serve: autogpt, fastapi, autonomous-agents, babyagi; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When should I avoid gateway?
- - Your project depends on cloud-based API endpoints that require internet connectivity; Gateway operates fully locally and does not function as an online proxy. - You do not need support from over 300 LLMs or the extensive feature set provided by Gateway, preferring a simpler SDK with fewer integrations.
- When should I avoid langchain-serve?
- langchain-serve is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is gateway or langchain-serve more popular on GitHub?
- langchain-serve has more GitHub stars (1,639 vs 599). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gateway and langchain-serve open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, langchain-serve: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to gateway or langchain-serve?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gateway alternatives and langchain-serve alternatives (gateway markdown twin, langchain-serve markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, gateway or langchain-serve?
- gateway: Very active. langchain-serve: Archived. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for gateway and langchain-serve?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gateway trust report; langchain-serve trust report.