Comparison
openchat vs FastGPT
Verdict
Pick openchat if a Python library for training large language models with imperfect data using transformers; pick FastGPT if fastGPT is a knowledge-based platform for developing and deploying complex question-answering systems, offering out-of-the-box capabilities for data processing, RAG retrieval, and visual AI workflow orchestration.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openchat | FastGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (703d since push) As of Aug 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- openchat
- Advancing Open-source Language Models with Imperfect Data
- FastGPT
- A knowledge-based platform for developing and deploying complex question-answering systems
Stars
- openchat
- 5.5k
- FastGPT
- 30k
Forks
- openchat
- 432
- FastGPT
- 7.3k
Open issues
- openchat
- 137
- FastGPT
- 170
Language
- openchat
- Python
- FastGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- openchat
- A Python library for training large language models with imperfect data using transformers.
- FastGPT
- FastGPT is a knowledge-based platform for developing and deploying complex question-answering systems, offering out-of-the-box capabilities for data processing, RAG retrieval, and visual AI workflow orchestration.
Persona
- openchat
- -
- FastGPT
- -
Runtime
- openchat
- -
- FastGPT
- -
License
- openchat
- Apache-2.0
- FastGPT
- Other
Last pushed
- openchat
- Sep 13, 2024
- FastGPT
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- openchat
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- FastGPT
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- openchat
- Dormant (18%)
- FastGPT
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- openchat
- 703d
- FastGPT
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- openchat
- 137
- FastGPT
- 170
Stars delta
- openchat
- +2 (30d)
- FastGPT
- +324 (30d)
Open issues delta
- openchat
- +1 (30d)
- FastGPT
- +5 (30d)
Owner type
- openchat
- User
- FastGPT
- Organization
Full report
- openchat
- Trust report
- FastGPT
- Trust report
Typed relationship
openchat alternative FastGPTFastGPT is another platform for building AI agents which provides capabilities similar to what OpenChat offers, making them an alternative depending on specific feature needs of the user.
Choose openchat if…
- openchat is primarily Python; FastGPT is TypeScript.
- License: openchat is Apache-2.0, FastGPT is Other.
- FastGPT is another platform for building AI agents which provides capabilities similar to what OpenChat offers, making them an alternative depending on specific feature needs of the user.
- Tags unique to openchat: apache license 2.0, cuda, large-language-models, open-source.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You need to train models on datasets with noise or missing information
When NOT to use openchat
- If your dataset is clean and well-structured, reducing model inaccuracies
- Projects that cannot depend on Apache License 2.0 or install PyTorch with CUDA support
Choose FastGPT if…
- FastGPT is primarily TypeScript; openchat is Python.
- License: FastGPT is Other, openchat is Apache-2.0.
- FastGPT is another platform for building AI agents which provides capabilities similar to what OpenChat offers, making them an alternative depending on specific feature needs of the user.
- Tags unique to FastGPT: agent, claude, deepseek, llm.
- Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools.
- When you need a comprehensive platform that supports data processing, RAG retrieval, and visual AI workflow orchestration for developing complex question-answering systems.
When NOT to use FastGPT
- If you are looking for a platform that supports real-time AI plugin generation, as this feature is not yet available in FastGPT.
- When you need a platform that supports RAG module hot updates or Agent-loop hot updates, as these features are currently under development.
- If you require advanced debugging modes for complex workflows, as this feature is not yet implemented in FastGPT.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (imoneoi/openchat) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (imoneoi/openchat) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (imoneoi/openchat) · observed Sep 13, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (labring/FastGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (labring/FastGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (labring/FastGPT) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openchat 5.5k · FastGPT 30k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openchat and FastGPT?
- openchat: Advancing Open-source Language Models with Imperfect Data. FastGPT: A knowledge-based platform for developing and deploying complex question-answering systems. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openchat over FastGPT?
- Choose openchat over FastGPT when openchat is primarily Python; FastGPT is TypeScript; License: openchat is Apache-2.0, FastGPT is Other; FastGPT is another platform for building AI agents which provides capabilities similar to what OpenChat offers, making them an alternative depending on specific feature needs of the user; Tags unique to openchat: apache license 2.0, cuda, large-language-models, open-source; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You need to train models on datasets with noise or missing information.
- When should I choose FastGPT over openchat?
- Choose FastGPT over openchat when FastGPT is primarily TypeScript; openchat is Python; License: FastGPT is Other, openchat is Apache-2.0; FastGPT is another platform for building AI agents which provides capabilities similar to what OpenChat offers, making them an alternative depending on specific feature needs of the user; Tags unique to FastGPT: agent, claude, deepseek, llm; Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools; When you need a comprehensive platform that supports data processing, RAG retrieval, and visual AI workflow orchestration for developing complex question-answering systems.
- When should I avoid openchat?
- If your dataset is clean and well-structured, reducing model inaccuracies Projects that cannot depend on Apache License 2.0 or install PyTorch with CUDA support
- When should I avoid FastGPT?
- If you are looking for a platform that supports real-time AI plugin generation, as this feature is not yet available in FastGPT. When you need a platform that supports RAG module hot updates or Agent-loop hot updates, as these features are currently under development. If you require advanced debugging modes for complex workflows, as this feature is not yet implemented in FastGPT.
- Is openchat or FastGPT more popular on GitHub?
- FastGPT has more GitHub stars (29,690 vs 5,487). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openchat and FastGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openchat: Apache-2.0, FastGPT: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to openchat or FastGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openchat alternatives and FastGPT alternatives (openchat markdown twin, FastGPT 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, openchat or FastGPT?
- openchat: Dormant. FastGPT: 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 openchat and FastGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openchat trust report; FastGPT trust report.