Comparison
haystack vs agentic-rag-for-dummies
Verdict
Pick haystack if haystack is an open-source AI orchestration framework for building context-engineered LLM applications; pick agentic-rag-for-dummies if agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | haystack | agentic-rag-for-dummies |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Active (19d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- haystack
- Open-source AI orchestration framework for building context-engineered LLM applications.
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents
Stars
- haystack
- 26k
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 3.9k
Forks
- haystack
- 3.0k
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 499
Open issues
- haystack
- 108
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 0
Language
- haystack
- Python
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Jupyter Notebook
Adopt for
- haystack
- Haystack is an open-source AI orchestration framework for building context-engineered LLM applications.
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models.
Persona
- haystack
- -
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- -
Runtime
- haystack
- -
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- -
License
- haystack
- Apache-2.0
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- MIT
Last pushed
- haystack
- Aug 1, 2026
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- haystack
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- haystack
- Very active (96%)
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- haystack
- 0d
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 19d
Open issues (now)
- haystack
- 108
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 0
Owner type
- haystack
- Organization
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- haystack
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Published findings
Full report
- haystack
- Trust report
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · haystack: Python runtime · agentic-rag-for-dummies: Python runtime
Choose haystack if…
- haystack is primarily Python; agentic-rag-for-dummies is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: haystack is Apache-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but users have to manage their own infrastructure and resources..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to haystack: agents, ai, gemini, generative-ai.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You need explicit control over retrieval, routing, memory, and generation within your LLM application pipelines.
When NOT to use haystack
- You require integration with specific proprietary tools or frameworks not supported by Haystack.
- Your development team is not familiar with Python-based technologies, since Haystack primarily supports Python-based workflows.
- You are looking for a completely managed service rather than an open-source framework that requires more hands-on configuration and customization.
Choose agentic-rag-for-dummies if…
- agentic-rag-for-dummies is primarily Jupyter Notebook; haystack is Python.
- License: agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT, haystack is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agentic-ai, bm25, gradio, langchain.
- When aiming to quickly develop a retrieval-augmented generation agent, thanks to its streamlined setup with LangGraph.
When NOT to use agentic-rag-for-dummies
- If smaller language model sizes are required as they might ignore retrieval instructions or hallucinate details.
- Projects sensitive about Docker and system requirements must carefully review the outlined conditions for deployment.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (deepset-ai/haystack) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (deepset-ai/haystack) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (deepset-ai/haystack) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Last push (GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: haystack 26k · agentic-rag-for-dummies 3.9k (synced Aug 1, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between haystack and agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- haystack: Open-source AI orchestration framework for building context-engineered LLM applications.. agentic-rag-for-dummies: A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose haystack over agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- Choose haystack over agentic-rag-for-dummies when haystack is primarily Python; agentic-rag-for-dummies is Jupyter Notebook; License: haystack is Apache-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT; Pricing: Free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but users have to manage their own infrastructure and resources.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Tags unique to haystack: agents, ai, gemini, generative-ai; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You need explicit control over retrieval, routing, memory, and generation within your LLM application pipelines.
- When should I choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over haystack?
- Choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over haystack when agentic-rag-for-dummies is primarily Jupyter Notebook; haystack is Python; License: agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT, haystack is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agentic-ai, bm25, gradio, langchain; When aiming to quickly develop a retrieval-augmented generation agent, thanks to its streamlined setup with LangGraph.
- When should I avoid haystack?
- You require integration with specific proprietary tools or frameworks not supported by Haystack. Your development team is not familiar with Python-based technologies, since Haystack primarily supports Python-based workflows. You are looking for a completely managed service rather than an open-source framework that requires more hands-on configuration and customization.
- When should I avoid agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- If smaller language model sizes are required as they might ignore retrieval instructions or hallucinate details. Projects sensitive about Docker and system requirements must carefully review the outlined conditions for deployment.
- Is haystack or agentic-rag-for-dummies more popular on GitHub?
- haystack has more GitHub stars (26,073 vs 3,893). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are haystack and agentic-rag-for-dummies open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (haystack: Apache-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to haystack or agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at haystack alternatives and agentic-rag-for-dummies alternatives (haystack markdown twin, agentic-rag-for-dummies 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, haystack or agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- haystack: Very active. agentic-rag-for-dummies: 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 haystack and agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: haystack trust report; agentic-rag-for-dummies trust report.