COMPARISON
OpenHeab vs LangChain
LangChain is an orchestration library you import into your code. OpenHeab is the runtime your agent runs on. They solve different problems — and you usually want both. Here's where each fits.
At a glance
| Capability | OpenHeab | LangChain |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Runtime (one binary) | Library (you wire it) |
| Memory + identity | Built in: Ed25519 DIDs + episodic memory | In-memory or your DB |
| Agent-native payments | 2.9% + $0.30 wallet→wallet | None |
| Cryptographic audit | SHA-256 chained, externally verifiable | None |
| Autonomous decisioning | Oracle, KYC, disputes, refunds, support | None |
| 8 monetization mechanisms | Payment / inference / GPU / float / lending / marketplace / insurance / enterprise | None |
| Production hosting | One $5 VPS or one-click cloud | You build it |
| Time to first call | 60 seconds | Self-host |
Why OpenHeab
You don't reinvent the platform
LangChain agents need identity, payments, and audit eventually. OpenHeab gives you all of it day-one — no Stripe + Auth0 + custom SQS + custom audit log to build.
Use both together
Run your LangChain agent on OpenHeab. We are not the orchestration; we are what's underneath.
Real money on real cards
Stripe Checkout + webhook signing wired in. Top-up real wallets, charge real customers, settle real escrow.
Frequently asked
Can I use LangChain agents on OpenHeab?
Yes. OpenHeab is the runtime, LangChain is the orchestration. Wrap your LangChain agent and call OpenHeab APIs for identity, payments, memory, audit.
Does OpenHeab replace LangChain?
No. They solve different problems. LangChain orchestrates LLM calls and tools. OpenHeab is the platform layer underneath: identity, wallets, audit, billing, marketplace.
How does pricing compare?
LangChain library is free; you pay for the infra you build around it (Stripe, Auth0, hosting, audit). OpenHeab gives you all that infra for $0 free tier or $20/mo Pro.
Where can I see real OpenHeab agents?
Open https://openheab.com — click the LIVE demo on the homepage. Real Ed25519 identities issued, real audit hashes, in your browser.