--- title: "Langchain-Chatchat vs openagent" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat-vs-the-open-agent-openagent" tools: ["chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat", "the-open-agent-openagent"] --- # Langchain-Chatchat vs openagent *GraphCanon updated Sep 27, 2026* ## Verdict Pick Langchain-Chatchat if langchain-Chatchat is a local knowledge-based application that integrates RAG and Agent functionalities using Langchain and various language models like ChatGLM, Qwen, and Llama; pick openagent if next-generation personal AI assistant powered by LLM, RAG and agent loops focusing on tasks like computer-use, browser navigation, coding support with an emphasis on Go language. [Langchain-Chatchat](https://github.com/chatchat-space/Langchain-Chatchat) reports 39k GitHub stars, 6.3k forks, and 26 open issues, last pushed Nov 10, 2025. [openagent](https://openagentai.org) has 5.6k stars, 657 forks, and 45 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [Langchain-Chatchat's repository](https://github.com/chatchat-space/Langchain-Chatchat) and [openagent's repository](https://github.com/the-open-agent/openagent). | | [Langchain-Chatchat](/tools/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat.md) | [openagent](/tools/the-open-agent-openagent.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Local knowledge-based LLM RAG and Agent app with Langchain | next-generation personal AI assistant powered by LLM, RAG and agent loops | | Stars | 38,644 | 5,628 | | Forks | 6,265 | 657 | | Open issues | 26 | 45 | | Language | Python | Go | | Adopt for | Langchain-Chatchat is a local knowledge-based application that integrates RAG and Agent functionalities using Langchain and various language models like ChatGLM, Qwen, and Llama. | next-generation personal AI assistant powered by LLM, RAG and agent loops focusing on tasks like computer-use, browser navigation, coding support with an emphasis on Go language | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [Langchain-Chatchat](/tools/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat.md) | [openagent](/tools/the-open-agent-openagent.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 311d | 2d | | Open issues (now) | 26 | 45 | | Stars delta | +122 (30d) | +176 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +1 (30d) | -2 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/the-open-agent-openagent/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: Langchain-Chatchat - **Adopt for:** Langchain-Chatchat is a local knowledge-based application that integrates RAG and Agent functionalities using Langchain and various language models like ChatGLM, Qwen, and Llama. ## Decision facts: openagent - **Adopt for:** next-generation personal AI assistant powered by LLM, RAG and agent loops focusing on tasks like computer-use, browser navigation, coding support with an emphasis on Go language ## Choose when ### Choose Langchain-Chatchat if… - Langchain-Chatchat is primarily Python; openagent is Go. - Tags unique to Langchain-Chatchat: chatchat, chatglm, chatgpt, embedding. - When you need a local deployment of a knowledge-based application that supports multiple language models including ChatGLM, Qwen, and Llama. ### Choose openagent if… - openagent is primarily Go; Langchain-Chatchat is Python. - Tags unique to openagent: agent, agentic-ai, agi, knowledge-base. - openagent ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When needing advanced coding assistance, offering deep integration with the Go programming environment ## When NOT to use Langchain-Chatchat - If you are looking for a cloud-based solution that does not require local deployment and management. - When your project specifically requires a different set of language models that are not supported by Langchain-Chatchat, such as models that are not listed in its documentation. - If your use case does not benefit from the integration of RAG and Agent functionalities, and you are looking for a simpler chatbot solution. - When you need a solution that is tightly integrated with a specific cloud provider's services, as Langchain-Chatchat is designed for local deployment and may not offer the same level of integration. ## When NOT to use openagent - If looking for broader language support beyond the focus on Go, as openagent may not cater to other programming languages or frameworks as seamlessly - In environments where real-time performance is critical, as its reliance on LLM and RAG might introduce latency ## Common questions ### What is the difference between Langchain-Chatchat and openagent? Langchain-Chatchat: Local knowledge-based LLM RAG and Agent app with Langchain. openagent: next-generation personal AI assistant powered by LLM, RAG and agent loops. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose Langchain-Chatchat over openagent? Choose Langchain-Chatchat over openagent when Langchain-Chatchat is primarily Python; openagent is Go; Tags unique to Langchain-Chatchat: chatchat, chatglm, chatgpt, embedding; When you need a local deployment of a knowledge-based application that supports multiple language models including ChatGLM, Qwen, and Llama. ### When should I choose openagent over Langchain-Chatchat? Choose openagent over Langchain-Chatchat when openagent is primarily Go; Langchain-Chatchat is Python; Tags unique to openagent: agent, agentic-ai, agi, knowledge-base; openagent ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When needing advanced coding assistance, offering deep integration with the Go programming environment. ### When should I avoid Langchain-Chatchat? If you are looking for a cloud-based solution that does not require local deployment and management. When your project specifically requires a different set of language models that are not supported by Langchain-Chatchat, such as models that are not listed in its documentation. If your use case does not benefit from the integration of RAG and Agent functionalities, and you are looking for a simpler chatbot solution. When you need a solution that is tightly integrated with a specific cloud provider's services, as Langchain-Chatchat is designed for local deployment and may not offer the same level of integration. ### When should I avoid openagent? If looking for broader language support beyond the focus on Go, as openagent may not cater to other programming languages or frameworks as seamlessly In environments where real-time performance is critical, as its reliance on LLM and RAG might introduce latency ### Is Langchain-Chatchat or openagent more popular on GitHub? Langchain-Chatchat has more GitHub stars (38,644 vs 5,628). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are Langchain-Chatchat and openagent open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Langchain-Chatchat: Apache-2.0, openagent: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to Langchain-Chatchat or openagent? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [Langchain-Chatchat alternatives](/tools/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat/alternatives) and [openagent alternatives](/tools/the-open-agent-openagent/alternatives) ([Langchain-Chatchat markdown twin](/tools/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat/alternatives.md), [openagent markdown twin](/tools/the-open-agent-openagent/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/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat-vs-the-open-agent-openagent.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, Langchain-Chatchat or openagent? Langchain-Chatchat: Slowing. openagent: 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-Chatchat and openagent? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [Langchain-Chatchat trust report](/tools/chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat/trust); [openagent trust report](/tools/the-open-agent-openagent/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=chatchat-space-langchain-chatchat) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_