Comparison
OpenHands vs langchaingo
Verdict
Pick OpenHands if openHands is an AI-driven development tool that integrates with multiple AI models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI to offer intelligent support for coding tasks in Python; pick langchaingo if langChainGo simplifies the integration of Large Language Models into Go projects through easy-to-use APIs and composability.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenHands | langchaingo |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (180d 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 lockfile As of today · none | 22 low (22 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
- langchaingo
- LangChain for Go, the easiest way to write LLM-based programs in Go
Stars
- OpenHands
- 80k
- langchaingo
- 9.5k
Forks
- OpenHands
- 10k
- langchaingo
- 1.1k
Open issues
- OpenHands
- 359
- langchaingo
- 404
Language
- OpenHands
- Python
- langchaingo
- Go
Adopt for
- OpenHands
- OpenHands is an AI-driven development tool that integrates with multiple AI models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI to offer intelligent support for coding tasks in Python.
- langchaingo
- LangChainGo simplifies the integration of Large Language Models into Go projects through easy-to-use APIs and composability.
Persona
- OpenHands
- -
- langchaingo
- -
Runtime
- OpenHands
- -
- langchaingo
- -
License
- OpenHands
- Other
- langchaingo
- MIT
Last pushed
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
- langchaingo
- Jan 11, 2026
Categories
- OpenHands
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- langchaingo
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- OpenHands
- Very active (96%)
- langchaingo
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- OpenHands
- 0d
- langchaingo
- 180d
Open issues (now)
- OpenHands
- 359
- langchaingo
- 404
Owner type
- OpenHands
- Organization
- langchaingo
- User
Security scan
- OpenHands
- No lockfile
- langchaingo
- 22 low (22 low)
Full report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
- langchaingo
- Trust report
Choose OpenHands if…
- OpenHands is primarily Python; langchaingo is Go.
- License: OpenHands is Other, langchaingo is MIT.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, llm, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt.
- - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI.
When NOT to use OpenHands
- - If your project primarily uses technologies outside Python and you do not intend to integrate with ChatGPT or Claude-AI models specifically.
- - When the need for customization in AI model integration is limited, as OpenHands is more rigid in its current support for specific models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI.
Choose langchaingo if…
- langchaingo is primarily Go; OpenHands is Python.
- License: langchaingo is MIT, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to langchaingo: go, ai, langchain, golang.
- - You are working on a project that requires LLM-based capabilities, but prefer to code in Go.
When NOT to use langchaingo
- - If your project strictly adheres to another programming language where other implementations of LangChain are available.
- - When your application requires heavy customization at the framework level that might not be directly supported within LangChainGo’s current implementation.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tmc/langchaingo) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tmc/langchaingo) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tmc/langchaingo) · observed Jan 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: OpenHands 80k · langchaingo 9.5k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenHands and langchaingo?
- OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. langchaingo: LangChain for Go, the easiest way to write LLM-based programs in Go. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OpenHands over langchaingo?
- Choose OpenHands over langchaingo when OpenHands is primarily Python; langchaingo is Go; License: OpenHands is Other, langchaingo is MIT; Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, llm, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt; - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI.
- When should I choose langchaingo over OpenHands?
- Choose langchaingo over OpenHands when langchaingo is primarily Go; OpenHands is Python; License: langchaingo is MIT, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to langchaingo: go, ai, langchain, golang; - You are working on a project that requires LLM-based capabilities, but prefer to code in Go.
- When should I avoid OpenHands?
- - If your project primarily uses technologies outside Python and you do not intend to integrate with ChatGPT or Claude-AI models specifically. - When the need for customization in AI model integration is limited, as OpenHands is more rigid in its current support for specific models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI.
- When should I avoid langchaingo?
- - If your project strictly adheres to another programming language where other implementations of LangChain are available. - When your application requires heavy customization at the framework level that might not be directly supported within LangChainGo’s current implementation.
- Is OpenHands or langchaingo more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 9,527). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenHands and langchaingo open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenHands: Other, langchaingo: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenHands or langchaingo?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenHands alternatives and langchaingo alternatives (OpenHands markdown twin, langchaingo 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, OpenHands or langchaingo?
- OpenHands: Very active. langchaingo: Slowing. 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 OpenHands and langchaingo?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenHands trust report; langchaingo trust report.