Comparison
langchain-serve vs langcorn
Verdict
Pick langchain-serve when license: langchain-serve is Apache-2.0, langcorn is MIT; pick langcorn when license: langcorn is MIT, langchain-serve is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langchain-serve | langcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (1025d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (725d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | 131 low (131 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- langchain-serve
- ⚡ Langchain apps in production using Jina & FastAPI
- langcorn
- ⛓️ Serving LangChain LLM apps and agents automagically with FastApi. LLMops
Stars
- langchain-serve
- 1.6k
- langcorn
- 938
Forks
- langchain-serve
- 133
- langcorn
- 69
Open issues
- langchain-serve
- 15
- langcorn
- 21
Language
- langchain-serve
- Python
- langcorn
- Python
Adopt for
- langchain-serve
- -
- langcorn
- LangCorn automates the process of serving LangChain Large Language Model (LLM) applications using FastAPI, creating RESTful APIs for various LLM chains.
Persona
- langchain-serve
- -
- langcorn
- -
Runtime
- langchain-serve
- -
- langcorn
- -
License
- langchain-serve
- Apache-2.0
- langcorn
- MIT
Last pushed
- langchain-serve
- Sep 20, 2023
- langcorn
- Jul 15, 2024
Categories
- langchain-serve
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- langcorn
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- langchain-serve
- Archived (8%)
- langcorn
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- langchain-serve
- 1025d
- langcorn
- 725d
Archived on GitHub
- langchain-serve
- Yes
- langcorn
- No
Open issues (now)
- langchain-serve
- 15
- langcorn
- 21
Owner type
- langchain-serve
- Organization
- langcorn
- User
Security scan
- langchain-serve
- No criticals
- langcorn
- 131 low (131 low)
Full report
- langchain-serve
- Trust report
- langcorn
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · langchain-serve: Python runtime · langcorn: Python runtime
Choose langchain-serve if…
- License: langchain-serve is Apache-2.0, langcorn is MIT.
- Tags unique to langchain-serve: autogpt, autonomous-agents, babyagi, gpt.
- More GitHub stars (1.6k vs 938) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use langchain-serve
- langchain-serve is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency.
- 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.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose langcorn if…
- License: langcorn is MIT, langchain-serve is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to langcorn: llmops, large-language-models, api, openai-api.
- - When you need a streamlined way to serve multiple LangChain LLM applications with individual endpoints through FastAPI
When NOT to use langcorn
- - If your project does not use LangChain for LLMs, as LangCorn specifically wraps around this framework
- - In cases where you do not wish to utilize FastAPI for serving purposes; if another web server or framework is already in place and you want minimal changes
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (jina-ai/langchain-serve) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (jina-ai/langchain-serve) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (jina-ai/langchain-serve) · observed Sep 20, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (msoedov/langcorn) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (msoedov/langcorn) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (msoedov/langcorn) · observed Jul 15, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langchain-serve 1.6k · langcorn 938 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langchain-serve and langcorn?
- langchain-serve: ⚡ Langchain apps in production using Jina & FastAPI. langcorn: ⛓️ Serving LangChain LLM apps and agents automagically with FastApi. LLMops. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langchain-serve over langcorn?
- Choose langchain-serve over langcorn when License: langchain-serve is Apache-2.0, langcorn is MIT; Tags unique to langchain-serve: autogpt, autonomous-agents, babyagi, gpt; More GitHub stars (1.6k vs 938) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose langcorn over langchain-serve?
- Choose langcorn over langchain-serve when License: langcorn is MIT, langchain-serve is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to langcorn: llmops, large-language-models, api, openai-api; - When you need a streamlined way to serve multiple LangChain LLM applications with individual endpoints through FastAPI.
- When should I avoid langchain-serve?
- langchain-serve is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency. 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. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid langcorn?
- - If your project does not use LangChain for LLMs, as LangCorn specifically wraps around this framework - In cases where you do not wish to utilize FastAPI for serving purposes; if another web server or framework is already in place and you want minimal changes
- Is langchain-serve or langcorn more popular on GitHub?
- langchain-serve has more GitHub stars (1,639 vs 938). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langchain-serve and langcorn open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langchain-serve: Apache-2.0, langcorn: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to langchain-serve or langcorn?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langchain-serve alternatives and langcorn alternatives (langchain-serve markdown twin, langcorn 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, langchain-serve or langcorn?
- langchain-serve: Archived. langcorn: Dormant. 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 langchain-serve and langcorn?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langchain-serve trust report; langcorn trust report.