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