Comparison
askimo vs trieve
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; trieve is Rust; pick trieve when trieve is primarily Rust; askimo is Kotlin.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | trieve |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (237d 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 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- askimo
- AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.
- trieve
- All-in-one platform for search recommendations RAG analytics offered via API
Stars
- askimo
- 485
- trieve
- 2.7k
Forks
- askimo
- 100
- trieve
- 252
Open issues
- askimo
- 15
- trieve
- 3
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- trieve
- Rust
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- trieve
- trieve is an all-in-one platform for search and recommendations, equipped with RAG analytics capabilities, accessible via API.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- trieve
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- trieve
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- trieve
- MIT
Last pushed
- askimo
- Sep 20, 2026
- trieve
- Jan 25, 2026
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- trieve
- Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- askimo
- Very active (96%)
- trieve
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- askimo
- 0d
- trieve
- 237d
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 15
- trieve
- 3
Stars delta
- askimo
- +167 (30d)
- trieve
- +22 (30d)
Open issues delta
- askimo
- -4 (30d)
- trieve
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- trieve
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; trieve is Rust.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, trieve is MIT.
- Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified..
- Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, chat-client, langchain4j.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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.
Choose trieve if…
- trieve is primarily Rust; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: trieve is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to trieve: actix, actix-web, ai, diesel.
- trieve ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use trieve when you need to integrate Rust-based search functionalities that connect directly to PostgreSQL databases, benefiting from its low-level system optimization offered by Rust.
When NOT to use trieve
- Consider alternatives to trieve if you are unable or unwilling to leverage the Rust programming language or existing packages like Qdrant vector databases that it depends on.
- If your application requires extensive front-end customization using libraries other than SolidJS, trieve might not be ideal due to its tight integration with specific web technologies.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (devflowinc/trieve) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (devflowinc/trieve) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (devflowinc/trieve) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: askimo 485 · trieve 2.7k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and trieve?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. trieve: All-in-one platform for search recommendations RAG analytics offered via API. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over trieve?
- Choose askimo over trieve when askimo is primarily Kotlin; trieve is Rust; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, trieve is MIT; Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified.; Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, chat-client, langchain4j; Also covers AI Agents; 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 choose trieve over askimo?
- Choose trieve over askimo when trieve is primarily Rust; askimo is Kotlin; License: trieve is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Tags unique to trieve: actix, actix-web, ai, diesel; trieve ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use trieve when you need to integrate Rust-based search functionalities that connect directly to PostgreSQL databases, benefiting from its low-level system optimization offered by Rust.
- 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.
- When should I avoid trieve?
- Consider alternatives to trieve if you are unable or unwilling to leverage the Rust programming language or existing packages like Qdrant vector databases that it depends on. If your application requires extensive front-end customization using libraries other than SolidJS, trieve might not be ideal due to its tight integration with specific web technologies.
- Is askimo or trieve more popular on GitHub?
- trieve has more GitHub stars (2,718 vs 485). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and trieve open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (askimo: AGPL-3.0, trieve: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or trieve?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and trieve alternatives (askimo markdown twin, trieve 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, askimo or trieve?
- askimo: Very active. trieve: Slowing. 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 askimo and trieve?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; trieve trust report.