Comparison
langchain vs langchain
Verdict
Pick langchain if langChain framework tailored for Elixir projects; pick langchain if langChain is an open-source platform designed specifically for building agents and applications that leverage large language models (LLMs). It provides a standard framework to develop interoperable components and connect.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langchain | langchain |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- 144k
Forks
- langchain
- 212
- langchain
- 24k
Open issues
- langchain
- 30
- langchain
- 463
Language
- langchain
- Elixir
- langchain
- Python
Adopt for
- langchain
- LangChain framework tailored for Elixir projects
- langchain
- LangChain is an open-source platform designed specifically for building agents and applications that leverage large language models (LLMs). It provides a standard framework to develop interoperable components and connect
Persona
- langchain
- -
- langchain
- -
Runtime
- langchain
- -
- langchain
- -
License
- langchain
- Other
- langchain
- MIT License, allowing free use for both personal and commercial purposes under its stipulated terms.
Last pushed
- langchain
- Aug 6, 2026
- langchain
- Aug 7, 2026
Categories
- langchain
- LLM Frameworks
- langchain
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- langchain
- 1d
- langchain
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- langchain
- 30
- langchain
- 463
Stars delta
- langchain
- Unknown
- langchain
- +2.3k (30d)
Open issues delta
- langchain
- Unknown
- langchain
- +57 (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, bumblebee, claude-ai, elixir.
- 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.
- Pricing: LangChain itself is open-source and free to use. However, it might rely on paid services or premium models from external platforms like OpenAI..
- Tags unique to langchain: agents, ai-agents, deepagents, enterprise.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- * When aiming to build complex AI-powered agents or applications requiring high-level capabilities like planning, subagent interaction, and file system operations.
When NOT to use langchain
- * When working on smaller, less complex projects where full-scale integration with sophisticated components is not necessary as LangChain's extensive features might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- * If you are primarily focused on JavaScript or TypeScript development as the primary focus of LangChain is Python. Although there is a JS/TS equivalent (LangChain.js), it may not offer the same depth
- * For projects requiring heavy customization at lower levels, where a more granular control over individual components is required rather than working with an integrated framework.
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 Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (brainlid/langchain) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (brainlid/langchain) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- GitHub forks (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Last push (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langchain 1.2k · langchain 144k (synced Aug 8, 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, bumblebee, claude-ai, elixir; 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; Pricing: LangChain itself is open-source and free to use. However, it might rely on paid services or premium models from external platforms like OpenAI.; Tags unique to langchain: agents, ai-agents, deepagents, enterprise; Also covers AI Agents; * When aiming to build complex AI-powered agents or applications requiring high-level capabilities like planning, subagent interaction, and file system operations.
- 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?
- * When working on smaller, less complex projects where full-scale integration with sophisticated components is not necessary as LangChain's extensive features might introduce unnecessary complexity. * If you are primarily focused on JavaScript or TypeScript development as the primary focus of LangChain is Python. Although there is a JS/TS equivalent (LangChain.js), it may not offer the same depth * For projects requiring heavy customization at lower levels, where a more granular control over individual components is required rather than working with an integrated framework.
- Is langchain or langchain more popular on GitHub?
- langchain has more GitHub stars (143,615 vs 1,192). 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: Very 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.