Comparison
LibreChat vs fastrtc
Verdict
Pick LibreChat when libreChat is primarily TypeScript; fastrtc is JavaScript; pick fastrtc when fastrtc is primarily JavaScript; LibreChat is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LibreChat | fastrtc |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (179d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- LibreChat
- Enhanced ChatGPT Clone: Features Agents, MCP, Skills, DeepSeek, Anthropic, AWS, OpenAI, Responses API, Azure, Groq, o1, GPT-5, Mistral, OpenRouter, Vertex AI, Gemini, Artifacts, AI model switching, me
- fastrtc
- The python library for real-time communication
Stars
- LibreChat
- 41k
- fastrtc
- 4.6k
Forks
- LibreChat
- 8.3k
- fastrtc
- 433
Open issues
- LibreChat
- 573
- fastrtc
- 79
Language
- LibreChat
- TypeScript
- fastrtc
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- LibreChat
- -
- fastrtc
- -
Persona
- LibreChat
- -
- fastrtc
- -
Runtime
- LibreChat
- -
- fastrtc
- -
License
- LibreChat
- MIT
- fastrtc
- MIT
Last pushed
- LibreChat
- Jul 10, 2026
- fastrtc
- Jan 12, 2026
Categories
- LibreChat
- AI Agents, Computer Vision, LLM Frameworks
- fastrtc
- Computer Vision, LLM Frameworks, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LibreChat
- Very active (96%)
- fastrtc
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- LibreChat
- 0d
- fastrtc
- 179d
Open issues (now)
- LibreChat
- 573
- fastrtc
- 79
Owner type
- LibreChat
- User
- fastrtc
- Organization
Security scan
- LibreChat
- No MCP manifest
- fastrtc
- No lockfile
Full report
- LibreChat
- Trust report
- fastrtc
- Trust report
Choose LibreChat if…
- LibreChat is primarily TypeScript; fastrtc is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to LibreChat: ai, anthropic, artifacts, aws.
- Also covers AI Agents.
When NOT to use LibreChat
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose fastrtc if…
- fastrtc is primarily JavaScript; LibreChat is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to fastrtc: artificial-intelligence, hacktoberfest, hacktoberfest2025, llm.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
When NOT to use fastrtc
- Last GitHub push was 180 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 12, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on fastrtc.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (gradio-app/fastrtc) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (gradio-app/fastrtc) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (gradio-app/fastrtc) · observed Jan 12, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LibreChat 41k · fastrtc 4.6k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LibreChat and fastrtc?
- LibreChat: Enhanced ChatGPT Clone: Features Agents, MCP, Skills, DeepSeek, Anthropic, AWS, OpenAI, Responses API, Azure, Groq, o1, GPT-5, Mistral, OpenRouter, Vertex AI, Gemini, Artifacts, AI model switching, me. fastrtc: The python library for real-time communication. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LibreChat over fastrtc?
- Choose LibreChat over fastrtc when LibreChat is primarily TypeScript; fastrtc is JavaScript; Tags unique to LibreChat: ai, anthropic, artifacts, aws; Also covers AI Agents.
- When should I choose fastrtc over LibreChat?
- Choose fastrtc over LibreChat when fastrtc is primarily JavaScript; LibreChat is TypeScript; Tags unique to fastrtc: artificial-intelligence, hacktoberfest, hacktoberfest2025, llm; Also covers Speech & Audio.
- When should I avoid LibreChat?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid fastrtc?
- Last GitHub push was 180 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 12, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on fastrtc. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is LibreChat or fastrtc more popular on GitHub?
- LibreChat has more GitHub stars (40,571 vs 4,614). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LibreChat and fastrtc open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LibreChat: MIT, fastrtc: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to LibreChat or fastrtc?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LibreChat alternatives and fastrtc alternatives (LibreChat markdown twin, fastrtc 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, LibreChat or fastrtc?
- LibreChat: Very active. fastrtc: Slowing. 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 LibreChat and fastrtc?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LibreChat trust report; fastrtc trust report.