Comparison
askimo vs deep-research
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; deep-research is TypeScript; pick deep-research when deep-research is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | deep-research |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (129d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · 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.
- deep-research
- An AI-powered research assistant that refines its topic focus over time using search engines, web scraping, and large language models.
Stars
- askimo
- 318
- deep-research
- 20k
Forks
- askimo
- 66
- deep-research
- 2.0k
Open issues
- askimo
- 19
- deep-research
- 93
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- deep-research
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- deep-research
- Deep-research is an AI-powered research assistant that leverages search engines, web scraping, and large language models to conduct iterative and in-depth exploration of topics.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- deep-research
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- deep-research
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- deep-research
- MIT
Last pushed
- askimo
- Aug 13, 2026
- deep-research
- Apr 11, 2026
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- deep-research
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- askimo
- Very active (96%)
- deep-research
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- askimo
- 0d
- deep-research
- 129d
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 19
- deep-research
- 93
Stars delta
- askimo
- Unknown
- deep-research
- +195 (30d)
Open issues delta
- askimo
- Unknown
- deep-research
- +3 (30d)
Owner type
- askimo
- Organization
- deep-research
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- askimo
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- deep-research
- Published findings
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- deep-research
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; deep-research is TypeScript.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, deep-research 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.
Choose deep-research if…
- deep-research is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: deep-research is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to deep-research: agent, ai, gpt, o3-mini.
- deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a tool that can refine its topic focus over time through repeated iterations.
When NOT to use deep-research
- When you prefer a language other than TypeScript, as deep-research specifically requires a Node.js environment.
- If your use case does not necessitate the use of both Firecrawl and OpenAI APIs, preferring instead solutions with more API flexibility or that do not require API keys.
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 Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (dzhng/deep-research) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (dzhng/deep-research) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (dzhng/deep-research) · observed Apr 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: askimo 318 · deep-research 20k (synced Aug 13, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and deep-research?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. deep-research: An AI-powered research assistant that refines its topic focus over time using search engines, web scraping, and large language models.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over deep-research?
- Choose askimo over deep-research when askimo is primarily Kotlin; deep-research is TypeScript; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, deep-research 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 choose deep-research over askimo?
- Choose deep-research over askimo when deep-research is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin; License: deep-research is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Tags unique to deep-research: agent, ai, gpt, o3-mini; deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a tool that can refine its topic focus over time through repeated iterations.
- 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 deep-research?
- When you prefer a language other than TypeScript, as deep-research specifically requires a Node.js environment. If your use case does not necessitate the use of both Firecrawl and OpenAI APIs, preferring instead solutions with more API flexibility or that do not require API keys.
- Is askimo or deep-research more popular on GitHub?
- deep-research has more GitHub stars (19,571 vs 318). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and deep-research open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (askimo: AGPL-3.0, deep-research: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or deep-research?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and deep-research alternatives (askimo markdown twin, deep-research 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 deep-research?
- askimo: Very active. deep-research: 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 deep-research?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; deep-research trust report.