Enterprise RAG Framework Guide 2026: LangChain vs LlamaIndex for Production

The enterprise RAG landscape has fundamentally transformed in 2026. What began as experimental prototypes in 2024 has evolved into production-critical infrastructure powering business operations at Fortune 500 companies. Organizations implementing production RAG systems report 25-30% reductions in operational costs and 40% faster information discovery, according to recent industry surveys. However, the jump from proof-of-concept to production deployment remains treacherous. Many enterprises discover that frameworks optimized for rapid prototyping struggle under production workloads, while others find themselves locked into proprietary platforms that limit customization and control. ...

February 17, 2026 · 16 min · Yaya Hanayagi