Comparison
agentset vs askimo
Verdict
Pick agentset when agentset is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin; pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; agentset is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentset | askimo |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (65d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- agentset
- The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research
- askimo
- AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.
Stars
- agentset
- 2.1k
- askimo
- 485
Forks
- agentset
- 187
- askimo
- 100
Open issues
- agentset
- 16
- askimo
- 15
Language
- agentset
- TypeScript
- askimo
- Kotlin
Adopt for
- agentset
- AgentSet is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform emphasizing built-in citations and support for deep research. It's designed to handle diverse file formats while ensuring effective memory management.
- askimo
- -
Persona
- agentset
- -
- askimo
- -
Runtime
- agentset
- -
- askimo
- -
License
- agentset
- AgentSet operates under the MIT License, allowing for broad usage and modification rights.
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- agentset
- Jul 16, 2026
- askimo
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- agentset
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentset
- Steady (60%)
- askimo
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentset
- 65d
- askimo
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentset
- 16
- askimo
- 15
Stars delta
- agentset
- +57 (30d)
- askimo
- +167 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentset
- +3 (30d)
- askimo
- -4 (30d)
Full report
- agentset
- Trust report
- askimo
- Trust report
Choose agentset if…
- agentset is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: agentset is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source..
- Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities..
- Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, ai-agents, embeddings, memory-management.
- - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
When NOT to use agentset
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases.
- - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; agentset is TypeScript.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, agentset is MIT.
- Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified..
- Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client.
- Use for Kotlin developers who need to integrate chat and AI agents with multi-provider support including Claude, Codex, Gemini, and OpenAI.
When NOT to use askimo
- Avoid if you require a solution that supports languages other than Kotlin, as Askimo is exclusively built for Kotlin environments.
- Not suitable if your project has strict licensing requirements and requires proprietary code, due to its AGPL-3.0 license which might impose restrictions.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentset 2.1k · askimo 485 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentset and askimo?
- agentset: The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research. askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentset over askimo?
- Choose agentset over askimo when agentset is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin; License: agentset is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source.; Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities.; Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, ai-agents, embeddings, memory-management; - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
- When should I choose askimo over agentset?
- Choose askimo over agentset when askimo is primarily Kotlin; agentset is TypeScript; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, agentset is MIT; Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified.; Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client; Use for Kotlin developers who need to integrate chat and AI agents with multi-provider support including Claude, Codex, Gemini, and OpenAI.
- When should I avoid agentset?
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases. - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
- When should I avoid askimo?
- Avoid if you require a solution that supports languages other than Kotlin, as Askimo is exclusively built for Kotlin environments. Not suitable if your project has strict licensing requirements and requires proprietary code, due to its AGPL-3.0 license which might impose restrictions.
- Is agentset or askimo more popular on GitHub?
- agentset has more GitHub stars (2,092 vs 485). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentset and askimo open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentset: MIT, askimo: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentset or askimo?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentset alternatives and askimo alternatives (agentset markdown twin, askimo markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, agentset or askimo?
- agentset: Steady. askimo: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for agentset and askimo?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentset trust report; askimo trust report.