Comparison
LibreChat vs RCLI
Verdict
Pick LibreChat when libreChat is primarily TypeScript; RCLI is C++; pick RCLI when rCLI is primarily C++; LibreChat is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LibreChat | RCLI |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (117d 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
- RCLI
- Talk to your Mac, query your docs, no cloud required. On-device voice AI + RAG
Stars
- LibreChat
- 41k
- RCLI
- 1.5k
Forks
- LibreChat
- 8.3k
- RCLI
- 83
Open issues
- LibreChat
- 573
- RCLI
- 12
Language
- LibreChat
- TypeScript
- RCLI
- C++
Adopt for
- LibreChat
- -
- RCLI
- -
Persona
- LibreChat
- -
- RCLI
- -
Runtime
- LibreChat
- -
- RCLI
- -
License
- LibreChat
- MIT
- RCLI
- MIT
Last pushed
- LibreChat
- Jul 10, 2026
- RCLI
- Mar 16, 2026
Categories
- LibreChat
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Computer Vision
- RCLI
- LLM Frameworks, Speech & Audio, Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LibreChat
- Very active (96%)
- RCLI
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- LibreChat
- 0d
- RCLI
- 117d
Open issues (now)
- LibreChat
- 573
- RCLI
- 12
Owner type
- LibreChat
- User
- RCLI
- Organization
Security scan
- LibreChat
- No MCP manifest
- RCLI
- No lockfile
Full report
- LibreChat
- Trust report
- RCLI
- Trust report
Choose LibreChat if…
- LibreChat is primarily TypeScript; RCLI is C++.
- Tags unique to LibreChat: chatgpt-clone, ai, artifacts, aws.
- Also covers AI Agents.
When NOT to use LibreChat
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
Choose RCLI if…
- RCLI is primarily C++; LibreChat is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to RCLI: llm, ai-assistant, lfm2, local-ai.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
When NOT to use RCLI
- Last GitHub push was 118 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 16, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on RCLI.
- 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 (RunanywhereAI/RCLI) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (RunanywhereAI/RCLI) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (RunanywhereAI/RCLI) · observed Mar 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LibreChat 41k · RCLI 1.5k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LibreChat and RCLI?
- 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. RCLI: Talk to your Mac, query your docs, no cloud required. On-device voice AI + RAG. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LibreChat over RCLI?
- Choose LibreChat over RCLI when LibreChat is primarily TypeScript; RCLI is C++; Tags unique to LibreChat: chatgpt-clone, ai, artifacts, aws; Also covers AI Agents.
- When should I choose RCLI over LibreChat?
- Choose RCLI over LibreChat when RCLI is primarily C++; LibreChat is TypeScript; Tags unique to RCLI: llm, ai-assistant, lfm2, local-ai; Also covers Speech & Audio.
- When should I avoid LibreChat?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- When should I avoid RCLI?
- Last GitHub push was 118 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 16, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on RCLI. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is LibreChat or RCLI more popular on GitHub?
- LibreChat has more GitHub stars (40,571 vs 1,528). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LibreChat and RCLI open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LibreChat: MIT, RCLI: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to LibreChat or RCLI?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LibreChat alternatives and RCLI alternatives (LibreChat markdown twin, RCLI 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 RCLI?
- LibreChat: Very active. RCLI: 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 RCLI?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LibreChat trust report; RCLI trust report.