Comparison
agentset vs unstract
Verdict
Pick agentset if 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; pick unstract if unstract is a Python-driven tool for transforming unstructured data into structured formats using OCR, PDF extraction, and other techniques to integrate with APIs and ETL workflows under.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentset | unstract |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (65d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d 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 Oct 4, 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
- unstract
- LLM-Driven Extraction of Unstructured Data for API Deployments and ETL Pipeline Workflows
Stars
- agentset
- 2.1k
- unstract
- 7.2k
Forks
- agentset
- 187
- unstract
- 718
Open issues
- agentset
- 16
- unstract
- 95
Language
- agentset
- TypeScript
- unstract
- Python
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.
- unstract
- Unstract is a Python-driven tool for transforming unstructured data into structured formats using OCR, PDF extraction, and other techniques to integrate with APIs and ETL workflows under AGPL-3.0 license.
Persona
- agentset
- -
- unstract
- -
Runtime
- agentset
- -
- unstract
- -
License
- agentset
- AgentSet operates under the MIT License, allowing for broad usage and modification rights.
- unstract
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- agentset
- Jul 16, 2026
- unstract
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- agentset
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- unstract
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentset
- Steady (60%)
- unstract
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentset
- 65d
- unstract
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- agentset
- 16
- unstract
- 95
Stars delta
- agentset
- +57 (30d)
- unstract
- +313 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentset
- +3 (30d)
- unstract
- +7 (30d)
Full report
- agentset
- Trust report
- unstract
- Trust report
Choose agentset if…
- agentset is primarily TypeScript; unstract is Python.
- License: agentset is MIT, unstract 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, embeddings, memory-management, rag.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - 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 unstract if…
- unstract is primarily Python; agentset is TypeScript.
- License: unstract is AGPL-3.0, agentset is MIT.
- Tags unique to unstract: data-engineering, document-ai, generative-ai, idp.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You prioritize open-source contributions and require the flexibility of the AGPL-3.0 license.
When NOT to use unstract
- Your workflow strictly adheres to closed-source software management policies and requires proprietary control.
- Projects needing direct integration with commercial data processing services incompatible with AGPL-3.0 licensing.
- Cases where real-time performance is critical, as the LLM-driven extraction may introduce latency.
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 (Zipstack/unstract) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Zipstack/unstract) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Zipstack/unstract) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Oct 4, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentset 2.1k · unstract 7.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentset and unstract?
- agentset: The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research. unstract: LLM-Driven Extraction of Unstructured Data for API Deployments and ETL Pipeline Workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentset over unstract?
- Choose agentset over unstract when agentset is primarily TypeScript; unstract is Python; License: agentset is MIT, unstract 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, embeddings, memory-management, rag; Also covers AI Agents; - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
- When should I choose unstract over agentset?
- Choose unstract over agentset when unstract is primarily Python; agentset is TypeScript; License: unstract is AGPL-3.0, agentset is MIT; Tags unique to unstract: data-engineering, document-ai, generative-ai, idp; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You prioritize open-source contributions and require the flexibility of the AGPL-3.0 license.
- 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 unstract?
- Your workflow strictly adheres to closed-source software management policies and requires proprietary control. Projects needing direct integration with commercial data processing services incompatible with AGPL-3.0 licensing. Cases where real-time performance is critical, as the LLM-driven extraction may introduce latency.
- Is agentset or unstract more popular on GitHub?
- unstract has more GitHub stars (7,245 vs 2,092). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentset and unstract open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentset: MIT, unstract: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentset or unstract?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentset alternatives and unstract alternatives (agentset markdown twin, unstract 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 unstract?
- agentset: Steady. unstract: 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 unstract?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentset trust report; unstract trust report.