LangChain vs Semantic Kernel
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool
LangChain
Framework for building LLM applicationsSemantic Kernel
Microsoft's SDK for AI integrationCategory
Enterprise AI
Enterprise AI
Pricing
freemium
free
Key Features
- LLM framework
- Chains
- Agents
- Memory
- Integrations
- Open source
- Microsoft backed
- Multi-language
- Plugins
- Memory
- Planners
About LangChain
LangChain is a framework for building applications with large language models, chains, and agents.
About Semantic Kernel
Semantic Kernel is Microsoft's open-source SDK for integrating AI into applications.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose LangChain if:
- You prefer a freemium model
- You need: LLM framework
- You value: Chains
Choose Semantic Kernel if:
- You prefer free tools
- You need: Microsoft backed
- You value: Multi-language