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LlamaIndex vs LangChain & LangGraph
2 of 5RAG & Knowledge Graphs · verified 13 Aug 2026
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| Specification | LlamaIndex | LangChain & LangGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | The strongest option for document-centric retrieval. | Orchestration, with retrieval as one piece. |
| Kind | Framework | Framework |
| Graph | Yes, property graph index | Via integrations |
| Language | Python, TypeScript | Python, TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| GitHub stars | ~45k | ~120k |
| Category | RAG & Knowledge Graphs | RAG & Knowledge Graphs |
| Official | LlamaIndex ↗ | LangChain ↗ |
Highlighted rows are where these differ.
LlamaIndex
- Deep document handling and many indexing strategies
- The common advice is LlamaIndex for retrieval, LangGraph for orchestration
Best for PDFs, knowledge bases, structured data.
LangChain & LangGraph
- LangGraph adds durable state and checkpointing
- Widely used, and widely argued about
Best for agents that retrieve as one step among many.