Comparison
forge vs GPTCache
Verdict
Pick forge if developers working on self-hosted LLM tooling who need flexibility in backend setup and seamless integration of function calling in multi-step workflows might benefit from Forge; pick GPTCache if gPTCache is a semantic caching solution for large language models, designed to integrate with LangChain and llama_index, aimed at improving efficiency by reusing previous computations and responses.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | forge | GPTCache |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (19d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (433d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 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
- forge
- A Python framework for self-hosted LLM tool-calling and multi-step agentic workflows
- GPTCache
- Semantic cache for LLMs, integrated with LangChain and llama_index.
Stars
- forge
- 2.2k
- GPTCache
- 8.2k
Forks
- forge
- 173
- GPTCache
- 595
Open issues
- forge
- 3
- GPTCache
- 99
Language
- forge
- Python
- GPTCache
- Python
Adopt for
- forge
- Developers working on self-hosted LLM tooling who need flexibility in backend setup and seamless integration of function calling in multi-step workflows might benefit from Forge.
- GPTCache
- GPTCache is a semantic caching solution for large language models, designed to integrate with LangChain and llama_index, aimed at improving efficiency by reusing previous computations and responses.
Persona
- forge
- -
- GPTCache
- -
Runtime
- forge
- -
- GPTCache
- -
License
- forge
- MIT
- GPTCache
- MIT
Last pushed
- forge
- Sep 1, 2026
- GPTCache
- Jul 11, 2025
Categories
- forge
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- GPTCache
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- forge
- Active (82%)
- GPTCache
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- forge
- 19d
- GPTCache
- 433d
Open issues (now)
- forge
- 3
- GPTCache
- 99
Stars delta
- forge
- +31 (30d)
- GPTCache
- +70 (30d)
Open issues delta
- forge
- -1 (30d)
- GPTCache
- +5 (30d)
Owner type
- forge
- User
- GPTCache
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- forge
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- GPTCache
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
Full report
- forge
- Trust report
- GPTCache
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · forge: Python runtime · GPTCache: Python runtime
Choose forge if…
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.12+ and a running LLM backend.; Can be set up with local backends (e.g., llama.cpp) or Anthropic via its API, requiring an API key for the latter case..
- Tags unique to forge: agentic-ai, function-calling, multi-step-workflows, python-framework.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- forge ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - You require an agnostic backend setup, such as local LLM backends like llama.cpp or cloud-based services with Anthropic.
When NOT to use forge
- - If your application does not require flexibility in backend selection, and you prefer a single cloud provider like Anthropic without local setup.
- - For scenarios where simplicity of setup outweighs the need for customization in function calling and workflow management.
- - When working within environments strictly regulated against self-hosted infrastructure or requiring fully managed services.
Choose GPTCache if…
- Pricing: GPTCache is available under the MIT license, which is free to use for both personal and commercial projects. However, additional features may require the installation of specific libraries, which may,.
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure Python version is 3.8.1 or higher.; Additional libraries are automatically installed as needed for extended functionality..
- Tags unique to GPTCache: aigc, autogpt, babyagi, chatbot.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When you are working with LangChain or llama_index and want to enhance the efficiency of your large language models by caching responses semantically.
When NOT to use GPTCache
- If your project does not involve LangChain or llama_index, as GPTCache's integration benefits are specific to these frameworks.
- When you need a caching solution that supports a wide range of frameworks beyond LangChain and llama_index, as GPTCache's integration is limited to these specific tools.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (antoinezambelli/forge) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (antoinezambelli/forge) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (antoinezambelli/forge) · observed Sep 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (zilliztech/GPTCache) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (zilliztech/GPTCache) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (zilliztech/GPTCache) · observed Jul 11, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: forge 2.2k · GPTCache 8.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between forge and GPTCache?
- forge: A Python framework for self-hosted LLM tool-calling and multi-step agentic workflows. GPTCache: Semantic cache for LLMs, integrated with LangChain and llama_index.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose forge over GPTCache?
- Choose forge over GPTCache when Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.12+ and a running LLM backend.; Can be set up with local backends (e.g., llama.cpp) or Anthropic via its API, requiring an API key for the latter case.; Tags unique to forge: agentic-ai, function-calling, multi-step-workflows, python-framework; Also covers AI Agents; forge ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You require an agnostic backend setup, such as local LLM backends like llama.cpp or cloud-based services with Anthropic.
- When should I choose GPTCache over forge?
- Choose GPTCache over forge when Pricing: GPTCache is available under the MIT license, which is free to use for both personal and commercial projects. However, additional features may require the installation of specific libraries, which may,; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure Python version is 3.8.1 or higher.; Additional libraries are automatically installed as needed for extended functionality.; Tags unique to GPTCache: aigc, autogpt, babyagi, chatbot; Also covers Data & Retrieval; When you are working with LangChain or llama_index and want to enhance the efficiency of your large language models by caching responses semantically.
- When should I avoid forge?
- - If your application does not require flexibility in backend selection, and you prefer a single cloud provider like Anthropic without local setup. - For scenarios where simplicity of setup outweighs the need for customization in function calling and workflow management. - When working within environments strictly regulated against self-hosted infrastructure or requiring fully managed services.
- When should I avoid GPTCache?
- If your project does not involve LangChain or llama_index, as GPTCache's integration benefits are specific to these frameworks. When you need a caching solution that supports a wide range of frameworks beyond LangChain and llama_index, as GPTCache's integration is limited to these specific tools.
- Is forge or GPTCache more popular on GitHub?
- GPTCache has more GitHub stars (8,194 vs 2,248). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are forge and GPTCache open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (forge: MIT, GPTCache: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to forge or GPTCache?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at forge alternatives and GPTCache alternatives (forge markdown twin, GPTCache 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, forge or GPTCache?
- forge: Active. GPTCache: Dormant. 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 forge and GPTCache?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: forge trust report; GPTCache trust report.