Comparison
DeepResearch vs khoj
Verdict
Pick DeepResearch if deepResearch is an open-source AI research agent specialized for information-seeking tasks, built with Python and licensed under Apache-2.0; pick khoj if khoj is a self-hosted AI assistant that supports integration with multiple LLMs, enabling users to build custom agents and conduct deep research using both web and local documents.
Markdown twin · DeepResearch alternatives · khoj alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | DeepResearch | khoj |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (172d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (47d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- DeepResearch
- Tongyi Deep Research, the Leading Open-source Deep Research Agent
- khoj
- Self-hostable AI second brain for personalized research and automation
Stars
- DeepResearch
- 20k
- khoj
- 37k
Forks
- DeepResearch
- 1.5k
- khoj
- 2.5k
Open issues
- DeepResearch
- 92
- khoj
- 150
Language
- DeepResearch
- Python
- khoj
- Python
Adopt for
- DeepResearch
- DeepResearch is an open-source AI research agent specialized for information-seeking tasks, built with Python and licensed under Apache-2.0.
- khoj
- Khoj is a self-hosted AI assistant that supports integration with multiple LLMs, enabling users to build custom agents and conduct deep research using both web and local documents.
Persona
- DeepResearch
- -
- khoj
- -
Runtime
- DeepResearch
- -
- khoj
- -
License
- DeepResearch
- Apache-2.0
- khoj
- Khoj is licensed under AGPL-3.0, which means it is free to use, modify, and distribute, but any derivative works must also be released under the same license.
Last pushed
- DeepResearch
- Feb 27, 2026
- khoj
- Aug 2, 2026
Categories
- DeepResearch
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- khoj
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- DeepResearch
- Slowing (36%)
- khoj
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- DeepResearch
- 172d
- khoj
- 47d
Open issues (now)
- DeepResearch
- 92
- khoj
- 150
Stars delta
- DeepResearch
- +161 (30d)
- khoj
- +887 (30d)
Open issues delta
- DeepResearch
- 0 (30d)
- khoj
- +17 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- DeepResearch
- Published findings
- khoj
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- DeepResearch
- Trust report
- khoj
- Trust report
Choose DeepResearch if…
- License: DeepResearch is Apache-2.0, khoj is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to DeepResearch: alibaba, artificial-intelligence, deep-research, llm.
- When you need a tool backed by Alibaba’s ecosystem that offers a robust environment for conducting deep research using AI techniques.
When NOT to use DeepResearch
- Avoid DeepResearch if you require specialized features that are not covered under its deep research and information-seeking scope.
- Do not use this tool if your project necessitates proprietary solutions, as the open-source nature might be a constraint in such scenarios.
Choose khoj if…
- License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, DeepResearch is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Khoj is free to use, but users may incur costs related to hosting and the LLMs they choose to integrate..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Khoj requires Docker for setup and operation.; Users must have a Python environment and the necessary dependencies installed..
- Tags unique to khoj: ai, assistant, chat, chatgpt.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Model Training.
- khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a self-hosted solution for personalized research and automation that can integrate with a variety of LLMs, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral.
When NOT to use khoj
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting, Khoj may not be the best fit.
- Khoj might not be ideal if you are seeking a tool that does not support a wide range of LLMs and requires a more specialized integration.
- If your research and automation needs are simple and do not require deep integration with local documents or web sources, a more straightforward tool might be more appropriate.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Alibaba-NLP/DeepResearch) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Alibaba-NLP/DeepResearch) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Alibaba-NLP/DeepResearch) · observed Feb 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: DeepResearch 20k · khoj 37k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between DeepResearch and khoj?
- DeepResearch: Tongyi Deep Research, the Leading Open-source Deep Research Agent. khoj: Self-hostable AI second brain for personalized research and automation. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose DeepResearch over khoj?
- Choose DeepResearch over khoj when License: DeepResearch is Apache-2.0, khoj is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to DeepResearch: alibaba, artificial-intelligence, deep-research, llm; When you need a tool backed by Alibaba’s ecosystem that offers a robust environment for conducting deep research using AI techniques.
- When should I choose khoj over DeepResearch?
- Choose khoj over DeepResearch when License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, DeepResearch is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Khoj is free to use, but users may incur costs related to hosting and the LLMs they choose to integrate.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Khoj requires Docker for setup and operation.; Users must have a Python environment and the necessary dependencies installed.; Tags unique to khoj: ai, assistant, chat, chatgpt; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Model Training; khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a self-hosted solution for personalized research and automation that can integrate with a variety of LLMs, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral.
- When should I avoid DeepResearch?
- Avoid DeepResearch if you require specialized features that are not covered under its deep research and information-seeking scope. Do not use this tool if your project necessitates proprietary solutions, as the open-source nature might be a constraint in such scenarios.
- When should I avoid khoj?
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting, Khoj may not be the best fit. Khoj might not be ideal if you are seeking a tool that does not support a wide range of LLMs and requires a more specialized integration. If your research and automation needs are simple and do not require deep integration with local documents or web sources, a more straightforward tool might be more appropriate.
- Is DeepResearch or khoj more popular on GitHub?
- khoj has more GitHub stars (37,399 vs 19,846). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are DeepResearch and khoj open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DeepResearch: Apache-2.0, khoj: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to DeepResearch or khoj?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at DeepResearch alternatives and khoj alternatives (DeepResearch markdown twin, khoj 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, DeepResearch or khoj?
- DeepResearch: Slowing. khoj: Steady. 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 DeepResearch and khoj?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: DeepResearch trust report; khoj trust report.