Comparison
langchain vs langchain
Verdict
Pick langchain if langChain framework tailored for Elixir projects; pick langchain if langChain is a Python framework for building agents and LLM-powered applications, offering interoperable components and third-party integrations to simplify AI application development.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langchain | langchain |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (12d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 8, 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 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- langchain
- Elixir implementation of a LangChain style framework for integrating with and leveraging LLMs.
- langchain
- The agent engineering platform.
Stars
- langchain
- 1.2k
- langchain
- 147k
Forks
- langchain
- 215
- langchain
- 25k
Open issues
- langchain
- 32
- langchain
- 541
Language
- langchain
- Elixir
- langchain
- Python
Adopt for
- langchain
- LangChain framework tailored for Elixir projects
- langchain
- LangChain is a Python framework for building agents and LLM-powered applications, offering interoperable components and third-party integrations to simplify AI application development.
Persona
- langchain
- -
- langchain
- -
Runtime
- langchain
- -
- langchain
- -
License
- langchain
- Other
- langchain
- MIT
Last pushed
- langchain
- Aug 26, 2026
- langchain
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- langchain
- LLM Frameworks
- langchain
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- langchain
- Active (82%)
- langchain
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- langchain
- 12d
- langchain
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- langchain
- 32
- langchain
- 541
Stars delta
- langchain
- +6 (30d)
- langchain
- +3.0k (30d)
Open issues delta
- langchain
- +2 (30d)
- langchain
- +78 (30d)
Owner type
- langchain
- User
- langchain
- Organization
Full report
- langchain
- Trust report
- langchain
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- LangChain · langchain: LangChain integration · langchain: LangChain integration
Choose langchain if…
- langchain is primarily Elixir; langchain is Python.
- License: langchain is Other, langchain is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires at least Elixir 1.17; Add `langchain` to dep list in `mix.exs` for installation.
- Tags unique to langchain: ai, anthropic, bumblebee, chatgpt.
- You are working on an Elixir project and want to integrate advanced Language Model capabilities.
When NOT to use langchain
- Your project is not written in Elixir, as this framework does not offer official support for other programming languages.
- If your requirements mandate a non-Elixir environment or dependency ecosystem, such as Python which has more mature LLM frameworks.
Choose langchain if…
- langchain is primarily Python; langchain is Elixir.
- License: langchain is MIT, langchain is Other.
- Tags unique to langchain: agents, ai-agents, framework, multiagent.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you need a framework that simplifies chaining together interoperable components and third-party integrations for AI application development.
When NOT to use langchain
- If you prefer a framework that does not offer built-in capabilities for common usage patterns such as planning and subagents, as LangChain's Deep Agents provide these features.
- When you need a higher-level abstraction that does not require detailed agent orchestration, as LangChain's LangGraph is designed for low-level control over agent workflows.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (brainlid/langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (brainlid/langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (brainlid/langchain) · observed Aug 26, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- 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: langchain 1.2k · langchain 147k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langchain and langchain?
- langchain: Elixir implementation of a LangChain style framework for integrating with and leveraging LLMs.. langchain: The agent engineering platform.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langchain over langchain?
- Choose langchain over langchain when langchain is primarily Elixir; langchain is Python; License: langchain is Other, langchain is MIT; Requirements: Requires at least Elixir 1.17; Add
langchainto dep list inmix.exsfor installation; Tags unique to langchain: ai, anthropic, bumblebee, chatgpt; You are working on an Elixir project and want to integrate advanced Language Model capabilities. - When should I choose langchain over langchain?
- Choose langchain over langchain when langchain is primarily Python; langchain is Elixir; License: langchain is MIT, langchain is Other; Tags unique to langchain: agents, ai-agents, framework, multiagent; Also covers AI Agents; When you need a framework that simplifies chaining together interoperable components and third-party integrations for AI application development.
- When should I avoid langchain?
- Your project is not written in Elixir, as this framework does not offer official support for other programming languages. If your requirements mandate a non-Elixir environment or dependency ecosystem, such as Python which has more mature LLM frameworks.
- When should I avoid langchain?
- If you prefer a framework that does not offer built-in capabilities for common usage patterns such as planning and subagents, as LangChain's Deep Agents provide these features. When you need a higher-level abstraction that does not require detailed agent orchestration, as LangChain's LangGraph is designed for low-level control over agent workflows.
- Is langchain or langchain more popular on GitHub?
- langchain has more GitHub stars (146,576 vs 1,198). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langchain and langchain open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langchain: Other, langchain: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to langchain or langchain?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langchain alternatives and langchain alternatives (langchain markdown twin, langchain 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, langchain or langchain?
- langchain: Active. langchain: 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 langchain and langchain?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langchain trust report; langchain trust report.