Comparison
langchain vs screenpipe
Verdict
Pick langchain when langchain is primarily Python; screenpipe is Rust; pick screenpipe when screenpipe is primarily Rust; langchain is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langchain | screenpipe |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d 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 MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- langchain
- The agent engineering platform.
- screenpipe
- YC (S26) | AI that knows what you've seen, said, or heard. Records everything you do, say, hear 24/7, local, private, secure. Connect to OpenClaw, Hermes agent and 100+ apps
Stars
- langchain
- 142k
- screenpipe
- 20k
Forks
- langchain
- 24k
- screenpipe
- 1.9k
Open issues
- langchain
- 419
- screenpipe
- 133
Language
- langchain
- Python
- screenpipe
- Rust
Adopt for
- 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
- screenpipe
- -
Persona
- langchain
- -
- screenpipe
- -
Runtime
- langchain
- -
- screenpipe
- -
License
- langchain
- MIT License, allowing free use for both personal and commercial purposes under its stipulated terms.
- screenpipe
- Other
Last pushed
- langchain
- Jul 11, 2026
- screenpipe
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- langchain
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- screenpipe
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- langchain
- 419
- screenpipe
- 133
Security scan
- langchain
- No lockfile
- screenpipe
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- langchain
- Trust report
- screenpipe
- Trust report
Choose langchain if…
- langchain is primarily Python; screenpipe is Rust.
- License: langchain is MIT, screenpipe is Other.
- 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: ai-agents, anthropic, chatgpt, deepagents.
- * 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.
Choose screenpipe if…
- screenpipe is primarily Rust; langchain is Python.
- License: screenpipe is Other, langchain is MIT.
- Tags unique to screenpipe: agi, ai, ai-memory, audio-recording.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
When NOT to use screenpipe
- 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (screenpipe/screenpipe) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (screenpipe/screenpipe) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (screenpipe/screenpipe) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langchain 142k · screenpipe 20k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langchain and screenpipe?
- langchain: The agent engineering platform.. screenpipe: YC (S26) | AI that knows what you've seen, said, or heard. Records everything you do, say, hear 24/7, local, private, secure. Connect to OpenClaw, Hermes agent and 100+ apps. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langchain over screenpipe?
- Choose langchain over screenpipe when langchain is primarily Python; screenpipe is Rust; License: langchain is MIT, screenpipe is Other; 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: ai-agents, anthropic, chatgpt, deepagents; * 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 choose screenpipe over langchain?
- Choose screenpipe over langchain when screenpipe is primarily Rust; langchain is Python; License: screenpipe is Other, langchain is MIT; Tags unique to screenpipe: agi, ai, ai-memory, audio-recording; Also covers Speech & Audio.
- 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.
- When should I avoid screenpipe?
- 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.
- Is langchain or screenpipe more popular on GitHub?
- langchain has more GitHub stars (141,504 vs 19,760). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langchain and screenpipe open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (langchain: MIT, screenpipe: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to langchain or screenpipe?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langchain alternatives and screenpipe alternatives (langchain markdown twin, screenpipe 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 or screenpipe?
- langchain: Very active. screenpipe: 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 langchain and screenpipe?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langchain trust report; screenpipe trust report.