--- title: "alan-sdk-android vs py-gpt" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android-vs-szczyglis-dev-py-gpt" tools: ["alan-ai-alan-sdk-android", "szczyglis-dev-py-gpt"] --- # alan-sdk-android vs py-gpt *GraphCanon updated Aug 14, 2026* ## Verdict Pick alan-sdk-android if alan-sdk-android enables embedding advanced voice commands and text-to-speech functionalities within Android apps through Alan's Intelligent App Platform; pick py-gpt if pyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. [alan-sdk-android](https://alan.app/) reports 1.8k GitHub stars, 23 forks, and 5 open issues, last pushed Apr 22, 2025. [py-gpt](https://pygpt.net) has 1.9k stars, 334 forks, and 54 open issues, last pushed Aug 13, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [alan-sdk-android's repository](https://github.com/alan-ai/alan-sdk-android) and [py-gpt's repository](https://github.com/szczyglis-dev/py-gpt). | | [alan-sdk-android](/tools/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android.md) | [py-gpt](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Alan AI SDK for Android | Desktop AI Assistant powered by multiple LLMs and various functionalities | | Stars | 1,810 | 1,880 | | Forks | 23 | 334 | | Open issues | 5 | 54 | | Language | - | Python | | Adopt for | alan-sdk-android enables embedding advanced voice commands and text-to-speech functionalities within Android apps through Alan's Intelligent App Platform. | PyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | (unknown) | Other | | Categories | Speech & Audio | AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [alan-sdk-android](/tools/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android.md) | [py-gpt](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 463d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 5 | 54 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: alan-sdk-android - **Hosting:** self hosted - Users need to integrate the Alan AI SDK into their Android app and manage the code generation process within the platform provided by Alan - **Pricing:** freemium - While basic integration might be free, premium features or large usage volume could incur costs. Exact pricing is not disclosed in the repository. - **Adopt for:** alan-sdk-android enables embedding advanced voice commands and text-to-speech functionalities within Android apps through Alan's Intelligent App Platform. - **License detail:** (unknown) ## Decision facts: py-gpt - **Requirements:** PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used. - **Adopt for:** PyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. ## Choose when ### Choose alan-sdk-android if… - Users need to integrate the Alan AI SDK into their Android app and manage the code generation process within the platform provided by Alan - Pricing: While basic integration might be free, premium features or large usage volume could incur costs. Exact pricing is not disclosed in the repository.. - Tags unique to alan-sdk-android: android, text-to-speech, voice-assistant. - When developing an Android app requiring real-time feature generation based on user interaction, without needing manual development efforts or isolated AI tools. ### Choose py-gpt if… - Requirements: PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used.. - Tags unique to py-gpt: ai-assistant, autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins. - Also covers AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training. - You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions. ## When NOT to use alan-sdk-android - When the project scope is limited to simple apps where voice commands or text-to-speech functionalities are not essential. - If real-time feature generation or context-aware code creation are unnecessary for the application's goals and you prefer a more traditional development approach. ## When NOT to use py-gpt - Your environment lacks consistent internet connectivity since PyGPT relies on it for API connections with some of its models like GPT-5, GPT-4. - The project requires a proprietary model that is not supported or easily integrated without significant development efforts into PyGPT's framework. - You cannot obtain an OpenAI API key, which is needed to utilize certain language models like Claude and Gemini included in the tool. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between alan-sdk-android and py-gpt? alan-sdk-android: Alan AI SDK for Android. py-gpt: Desktop AI Assistant powered by multiple LLMs and various functionalities. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose alan-sdk-android over py-gpt? Choose alan-sdk-android over py-gpt when Users need to integrate the Alan AI SDK into their Android app and manage the code generation process within the platform provided by Alan; Pricing: While basic integration might be free, premium features or large usage volume could incur costs. Exact pricing is not disclosed in the repository.; Tags unique to alan-sdk-android: android, text-to-speech, voice-assistant; When developing an Android app requiring real-time feature generation based on user interaction, without needing manual development efforts or isolated AI tools. ### When should I choose py-gpt over alan-sdk-android? Choose py-gpt over alan-sdk-android when Requirements: PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used.; Tags unique to py-gpt: ai-assistant, autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins; Also covers AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training; You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions. ### When should I avoid alan-sdk-android? When the project scope is limited to simple apps where voice commands or text-to-speech functionalities are not essential. If real-time feature generation or context-aware code creation are unnecessary for the application's goals and you prefer a more traditional development approach. ### When should I avoid py-gpt? Your environment lacks consistent internet connectivity since PyGPT relies on it for API connections with some of its models like GPT-5, GPT-4. The project requires a proprietary model that is not supported or easily integrated without significant development efforts into PyGPT's framework. You cannot obtain an OpenAI API key, which is needed to utilize certain language models like Claude and Gemini included in the tool. ### Is alan-sdk-android or py-gpt more popular on GitHub? py-gpt has more GitHub stars (1,880 vs 1,810). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are alan-sdk-android and py-gpt open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub. ### Where can I find alternatives to alan-sdk-android or py-gpt? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [alan-sdk-android alternatives](/tools/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android/alternatives) and [py-gpt alternatives](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/alternatives) ([alan-sdk-android markdown twin](/tools/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android/alternatives.md), [py-gpt markdown twin](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android-vs-szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, alan-sdk-android or py-gpt? alan-sdk-android: Dormant. py-gpt: 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 alan-sdk-android and py-gpt? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [alan-sdk-android trust report](/tools/alan-ai-alan-sdk-android/trust); [py-gpt trust report](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alan-ai-alan-sdk-android`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alan-ai-alan-sdk-android) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_