Comparison
askimo vs book-gpt
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; book-gpt is TypeScript; pick book-gpt when book-gpt is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin.
Markdown twin · askimo alternatives · book-gpt alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | book-gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1265d 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 · Personal 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.
- book-gpt
- Upload a book, ask me anything about it.
Stars
- askimo
- 485
- book-gpt
- 437
Forks
- askimo
- 100
- book-gpt
- 48
Open issues
- askimo
- 15
- book-gpt
- 10
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- book-gpt
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- book-gpt
- Book-GPT, primarily developed using TypeScript, enables users to upload a book and then interactively query its content.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- book-gpt
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- book-gpt
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- book-gpt
- -
Last pushed
- askimo
- Sep 20, 2026
- book-gpt
- Apr 3, 2023
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- book-gpt
- Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- askimo
- Very active (96%)
- book-gpt
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- askimo
- 0d
- book-gpt
- 1265d
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 15
- book-gpt
- 10
Stars delta
- askimo
- +167 (30d)
- book-gpt
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- askimo
- -4 (30d)
- book-gpt
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- askimo
- Organization
- book-gpt
- User
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- book-gpt
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; book-gpt is TypeScript.
- Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified..
- Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client.
- 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 book-gpt if…
- book-gpt is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin.
- Tags unique to book-gpt: typescript.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- When you need an interactive way to explore the content of specific books with detailed queries.
When NOT to use book-gpt
- If your project requires customization across various development libraries, since Book-GPT is specifically developed in TypeScript.
- When support for multiple formats beyond those currently available in the project is required; this indicates ongoing work to expand format compatibility.
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 (fraserxu/book-gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (fraserxu/book-gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (fraserxu/book-gpt) · observed Apr 3, 2023
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: askimo 485 · book-gpt 437 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and book-gpt?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. book-gpt: Upload a book, ask me anything about it.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over book-gpt?
- Choose askimo over book-gpt when askimo is primarily Kotlin; book-gpt is TypeScript; Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified.; Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client; 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 book-gpt over askimo?
- Choose book-gpt over askimo when book-gpt is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin; Tags unique to book-gpt: typescript; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When you need an interactive way to explore the content of specific books with detailed queries.
- 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 book-gpt?
- If your project requires customization across various development libraries, since Book-GPT is specifically developed in TypeScript. When support for multiple formats beyond those currently available in the project is required; this indicates ongoing work to expand format compatibility.
- Is askimo or book-gpt more popular on GitHub?
- askimo has more GitHub stars (485 vs 437). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and book-gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or book-gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and book-gpt alternatives (askimo markdown twin, book-gpt 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 book-gpt?
- askimo: Very active. book-gpt: Dormant. 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 book-gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; book-gpt trust report.