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 optimized for developing and deploying complex question-answering systems with built-in capabilities to process data, retrieve relevant information through RAG techniques, and enable.
Markdown twin · openchat alternatives · FastGPT alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openchat | FastGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (703d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- openchat
- Advancing Open-source Language Models with Imperfect Data
- FastGPT
- A knowledge-based platform built on LLMs for developing and deploying complex question-answering systems
Stars
- openchat
- 5.5k
- FastGPT
- 29k
Forks
- openchat
- 432
- FastGPT
- 7.3k
Open issues
- openchat
- 137
- FastGPT
- 165
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 optimized for developing and deploying complex question-answering systems with built-in capabilities to process data, retrieve relevant information through RAG techniques, and enable
Persona
- openchat
- -
- FastGPT
- -
Runtime
- openchat
- -
- FastGPT
- -
License
- openchat
- Apache-2.0
- FastGPT
- Other
Last pushed
- openchat
- Sep 13, 2024
- FastGPT
- Aug 16, 2026
Categories
- openchat
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- FastGPT
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- openchat
- Dormant (18%)
- FastGPT
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- openchat
- 703d
- FastGPT
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- openchat
- 137
- FastGPT
- 165
Stars delta
- openchat
- +2 (30d)
- FastGPT
- +360 (30d)
Open issues delta
- openchat
- +1 (30d)
- FastGPT
- +7 (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 Model Training.
- 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.
- You prioritize ease of setup and configuration for advanced AI applications.
When NOT to use FastGPT
- If your needs extend beyond question-answering to other AI applications that require extensive customization which FastGPT does not natively support.
- When the level of customization for specific data processors or RAG methods is more critical than out-of-the-box functionality.
- Your use case requires a broader array of model integration, as FastGPT currently specializes in certain frameworks and may lack the depth needed for highly specialized models.
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 Aug 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (imoneoi/openchat) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Last push (imoneoi/openchat) · observed Sep 13, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (labring/FastGPT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (labring/FastGPT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (labring/FastGPT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openchat 5.5k · FastGPT 29k (synced Aug 17, 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 built on LLMs 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 Model Training; 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; You prioritize ease of setup and configuration for advanced AI applications.
- 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 your needs extend beyond question-answering to other AI applications that require extensive customization which FastGPT does not natively support. When the level of customization for specific data processors or RAG methods is more critical than out-of-the-box functionality. Your use case requires a broader array of model integration, as FastGPT currently specializes in certain frameworks and may lack the depth needed for highly specialized models.
- Is openchat or FastGPT more popular on GitHub?
- FastGPT has more GitHub stars (29,366 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.