Comparison
relay vs LibreChat
Verdict
Pick relay if relay is a hosted messaging store and router designed for seamless communication among AI agents in real-time settings, offering fast retrieval for efficient collaboration; pick LibreChat if libreChat provides a versatile AI chat platform for self-hosting with extensive features like model switching, code interpretation, and secure multi-user authentication.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | relay | LibreChat |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 13, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- relay
- A hosted messaging store and router for agent collaboration
- LibreChat
- Enhanced ChatGPT Clone with extensive features and integrations for self-hosting
Stars
- relay
- 843
- LibreChat
- 44k
Forks
- relay
- 65
- LibreChat
- 9.1k
Open issues
- relay
- 290
- LibreChat
- 776
Language
- relay
- TypeScript
- LibreChat
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- relay
- relay is a hosted messaging store and router designed for seamless communication among AI agents in real-time settings, offering fast retrieval for efficient collaboration.
- LibreChat
- LibreChat provides a versatile AI chat platform for self-hosting with extensive features like model switching, code interpretation, and secure multi-user authentication.
Persona
- relay
- -
- LibreChat
- -
Runtime
- relay
- -
- LibreChat
- -
License
- relay
- Apache-2.0
- LibreChat
- MIT
Last pushed
- relay
- Sep 20, 2026
- LibreChat
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- relay
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- LibreChat
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- relay
- 290
- LibreChat
- 776
Stars delta
- relay
- +51 (30d)
- LibreChat
- +3.1k (30d)
Open issues delta
- relay
- +113 (30d)
- LibreChat
- +151 (30d)
Owner type
- relay
- Organization
- LibreChat
- User
Full report
- relay
- Trust report
- LibreChat
- Trust report
Choose relay if…
- License: relay is Apache-2.0, LibreChat is MIT.
- Tags unique to relay: agent-collaboration, agent-communication, real-time.
- When your application requires a robust hosted solution for real-time communication and orchestration of multiple AI agents
When NOT to use relay
- If your project mandates an on-premise deployment or strict control over the messaging infrastructure due to regulatory requirements, as relay operates exclusively as a hosted service
- In scenarios where proprietary communication protocols cannot be adapted to work with relay's architecture for seamless integration
Choose LibreChat if…
- License: LibreChat is MIT, relay is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to LibreChat: ai, anthropic, artifacts, aws.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- LibreChat ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Need to support multiple AI models and protocols in one tool
When NOT to use LibreChat
- Looking for a simpler solution with fewer configurability options
- Do not require extensive third-party service integrations or complex customizations
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AgentWorkforce/relay) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (AgentWorkforce/relay) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (AgentWorkforce/relay) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 13, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: relay 843 · LibreChat 44k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between relay and LibreChat?
- relay: A hosted messaging store and router for agent collaboration. LibreChat: Enhanced ChatGPT Clone with extensive features and integrations for self-hosting. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose relay over LibreChat?
- Choose relay over LibreChat when License: relay is Apache-2.0, LibreChat is MIT; Tags unique to relay: agent-collaboration, agent-communication, real-time; When your application requires a robust hosted solution for real-time communication and orchestration of multiple AI agents.
- When should I choose LibreChat over relay?
- Choose LibreChat over relay when License: LibreChat is MIT, relay is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to LibreChat: ai, anthropic, artifacts, aws; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training; LibreChat ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Need to support multiple AI models and protocols in one tool.
- When should I avoid relay?
- If your project mandates an on-premise deployment or strict control over the messaging infrastructure due to regulatory requirements, as relay operates exclusively as a hosted service In scenarios where proprietary communication protocols cannot be adapted to work with relay's architecture for seamless integration
- When should I avoid LibreChat?
- Looking for a simpler solution with fewer configurability options Do not require extensive third-party service integrations or complex customizations
- Is relay or LibreChat more popular on GitHub?
- LibreChat has more GitHub stars (44,416 vs 843). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are relay and LibreChat open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (relay: Apache-2.0, LibreChat: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to relay or LibreChat?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at relay alternatives and LibreChat alternatives (relay markdown twin, LibreChat 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, relay or LibreChat?
- relay: Very active. LibreChat: Very active. 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 relay and LibreChat?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: relay trust report; LibreChat trust report.