---
title: "AstrBot vs langstream"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/astrbotdevs-astrbot-vs-rogeriochaves-langstream"
tools: ["astrbotdevs-astrbot", "rogeriochaves-langstream"]
---

# AstrBot vs langstream

*GraphCanon updated Jul 12, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick AstrBot when license: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, langstream is MIT; pick langstream when license: langstream is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0.

[AstrBot](https://astrbot.app) reports 36k GitHub stars, 2.5k forks, and 1.3k open issues, last pushed Jul 9, 2026. [langstream](https://rogeriochaves.github.io/langstream/) has 417 stars, 28 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed Jan 3, 2024. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [AstrBot's repository](https://github.com/AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) and [langstream's repository](https://github.com/rogeriochaves/langstream).

| | [AstrBot](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot.md) | [langstream](/tools/rogeriochaves-langstream.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature | Build robust LLM applications with true composability 🔗 |
| Stars | 36,186 | 417 |
| Forks | 2,513 | 28 |
| Open issues | 1,315 | 3 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Adopt for | AstrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework that integrates multiple instant messaging platforms with various language models and plugins under the AGPL-3.0 license. | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Categories | LLM Frameworks, AI Agents | LLM Frameworks |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [AstrBot](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot.md) | [langstream](/tools/rogeriochaves-langstream.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) |
| Days since push | 2d | 919d |
| Open issues (now) | 1.3k | 3 |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Security scan | No MCP manifest | No lockfile |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/rogeriochaves-langstream/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: AstrBot

- **Adopt for:** AstrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework that integrates multiple instant messaging platforms with various language models and plugins under the AGPL-3.0 license.

## Choose when

### Choose AstrBot if…

- License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, langstream is MIT.
- Tags unique to AstrBot: ai, gemini, docker, discord.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.

### Choose langstream if…

- License: langstream is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to langstream: python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (3).

## When NOT to use AstrBot

- If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development.
- In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad,
- +adaptability.

## When NOT to use langstream

- Last GitHub push was 920 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 3, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on langstream.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between AstrBot and langstream?

AstrBot: AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature. langstream: Build robust LLM applications with true composability 🔗. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose AstrBot over langstream?

Choose AstrBot over langstream when License: AstrBot is AGPL-3.0, langstream is MIT; Tags unique to AstrBot: ai, gemini, docker, discord; Also covers AI Agents; AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.

### When should I choose langstream over AstrBot?

Choose langstream over AstrBot when License: langstream is MIT, AstrBot is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to langstream: python; Leaner open-issue backlog (3).

### When should I avoid AstrBot?

If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development. In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad, +adaptability.

### When should I avoid langstream?

Last GitHub push was 920 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 3, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on langstream. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.

### Is AstrBot or langstream more popular on GitHub?

AstrBot has more GitHub stars (36,186 vs 417). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are AstrBot and langstream open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AstrBot: AGPL-3.0, langstream: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to AstrBot or langstream?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AstrBot alternatives](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/alternatives) and [langstream alternatives](/tools/rogeriochaves-langstream/alternatives) ([AstrBot markdown twin](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/alternatives.md), [langstream markdown twin](/tools/rogeriochaves-langstream/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/astrbotdevs-astrbot-vs-rogeriochaves-langstream.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, AstrBot or langstream?

AstrBot: Very active. langstream: 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 AstrBot and langstream?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AstrBot trust report](/tools/astrbotdevs-astrbot/trust); [langstream trust report](/tools/rogeriochaves-langstream/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=astrbotdevs-astrbot`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=astrbotdevs-astrbot)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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