Comparison
thinkgpt vs langchain
Verdict
Pick thinkgpt when license: thinkgpt is Apache-2.0, langchain is MIT; pick langchain when license: langchain is MIT, thinkgpt is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | thinkgpt | langchain |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (778d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- thinkgpt
- Agent techniques to augment your LLM and push it beyong its limits
- langchain
- The agent engineering platform.
Stars
- thinkgpt
- 1.6k
- langchain
- 142k
Forks
- thinkgpt
- 133
- langchain
- 24k
Open issues
- thinkgpt
- 16
- langchain
- 419
Language
- thinkgpt
- Python
- langchain
- Python
Adopt for
- thinkgpt
- -
- langchain
- LangChain is an open-source platform designed specifically for building agents and applications that leverage large language models (LLMs). It provides a standard framework to develop interoperable components and connect
Persona
- thinkgpt
- -
- langchain
- -
Runtime
- thinkgpt
- -
- langchain
- -
License
- thinkgpt
- Apache-2.0
- langchain
- MIT License, allowing free use for both personal and commercial purposes under its stipulated terms.
Last pushed
- thinkgpt
- May 23, 2024
- langchain
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- thinkgpt
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- langchain
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- thinkgpt
- Dormant (18%)
- langchain
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- thinkgpt
- 778d
- langchain
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- thinkgpt
- 16
- langchain
- 419
Full report
- thinkgpt
- Trust report
- langchain
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · thinkgpt: Python runtime · langchain: Python runtime
Choose thinkgpt if…
- License: thinkgpt is Apache-2.0, langchain is MIT.
- Tags unique to thinkgpt: python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (16).
When NOT to use thinkgpt
- Last GitHub push was 779 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 23, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on thinkgpt.
- 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.
Choose langchain if…
- License: langchain is MIT, thinkgpt is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: LangChain itself is open-source and free to use. However, it might rely on paid services or premium models from external platforms like OpenAI..
- Tags unique to langchain: agents, gemini, deepagents, generative-ai.
- * When aiming to build complex AI-powered agents or applications requiring high-level capabilities like planning, subagent interaction, and file system operations.
When NOT to use langchain
- * When working on smaller, less complex projects where full-scale integration with sophisticated components is not necessary as LangChain's extensive features might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- * If you are primarily focused on JavaScript or TypeScript development as the primary focus of LangChain is Python. Although there is a JS/TS equivalent (LangChain.js), it may not offer the same depth
- * For projects requiring heavy customization at lower levels, where a more granular control over individual components is required rather than working with an integrated framework.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (jina-ai/thinkgpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (jina-ai/thinkgpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (jina-ai/thinkgpt) · observed May 23, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (langchain-ai/langchain) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- 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: thinkgpt 1.6k · langchain 142k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between thinkgpt and langchain?
- thinkgpt: Agent techniques to augment your LLM and push it beyong its limits. langchain: The agent engineering platform.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose thinkgpt over langchain?
- Choose thinkgpt over langchain when License: thinkgpt is Apache-2.0, langchain is MIT; Tags unique to thinkgpt: python; Leaner open-issue backlog (16).
- When should I choose langchain over thinkgpt?
- Choose langchain over thinkgpt when License: langchain is MIT, thinkgpt is Apache-2.0; Pricing: LangChain itself is open-source and free to use. However, it might rely on paid services or premium models from external platforms like OpenAI.; Tags unique to langchain: agents, gemini, deepagents, generative-ai; * When aiming to build complex AI-powered agents or applications requiring high-level capabilities like planning, subagent interaction, and file system operations.
- When should I avoid thinkgpt?
- Last GitHub push was 779 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 23, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on thinkgpt. 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.
- When should I avoid langchain?
- * When working on smaller, less complex projects where full-scale integration with sophisticated components is not necessary as LangChain's extensive features might introduce unnecessary complexity. * If you are primarily focused on JavaScript or TypeScript development as the primary focus of LangChain is Python. Although there is a JS/TS equivalent (LangChain.js), it may not offer the same depth * For projects requiring heavy customization at lower levels, where a more granular control over individual components is required rather than working with an integrated framework.
- Is thinkgpt or langchain more popular on GitHub?
- langchain has more GitHub stars (141,504 vs 1,583). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are thinkgpt and langchain open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (thinkgpt: Apache-2.0, langchain: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to thinkgpt or langchain?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at thinkgpt alternatives and langchain alternatives (thinkgpt markdown twin, langchain 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, thinkgpt or langchain?
- thinkgpt: Dormant. langchain: 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 thinkgpt and langchain?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: thinkgpt trust report; langchain trust report.