Comparison
askimo vs Alpaca
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; Alpaca is Python; pick Alpaca when alpaca is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | Alpaca |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (47d 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 15, 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.
- Alpaca
- Alpaca is an Ollama client for managing and chatting with multiple AI models.
Stars
- askimo
- 485
- Alpaca
- 1.6k
Forks
- askimo
- 100
- Alpaca
- 144
Open issues
- askimo
- 15
- Alpaca
- 131
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- Alpaca
- Python
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- Alpaca
- Alpaca is an Ollama client for managing and chatting with multiple AI models. This interface facilitates interactions locally and online, supporting integrations with third parties like Gemini and ChatGPT.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- Alpaca
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- Alpaca
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- Alpaca
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- askimo
- Sep 20, 2026
- Alpaca
- Aug 3, 2026
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- Alpaca
- AI Agents, Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- askimo
- Very active (96%)
- Alpaca
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- askimo
- 0d
- Alpaca
- 47d
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 15
- Alpaca
- 131
Stars delta
- askimo
- +167 (30d)
- Alpaca
- +18 (30d)
Open issues delta
- askimo
- -4 (30d)
- Alpaca
- +9 (30d)
Owner type
- askimo
- Organization
- Alpaca
- User
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- Alpaca
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; Alpaca is Python.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, Alpaca is GPL-3.0.
- 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 Data & Retrieval.
- 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 Alpaca if…
- Alpaca is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: Alpaca is GPL-3.0, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to Alpaca: adwaita, flatpak, gnome, gtk4.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- Use Alpaca when you need a frontend interface that allows interaction with various local and cloud-hosted AI models.
When NOT to use Alpaca
- Do not use Alpaca if your project strictly prohibits the inclusion of third-party AI providers like Gemini or ChatGPT due to compliance restrictions.
- Avoid using Alpaca when you require highly specialized AI interactions that go beyond chat and basic content recognition capabilities.
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 (Jeffser/Alpaca) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Jeffser/Alpaca) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Jeffser/Alpaca) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: askimo 485 · Alpaca 1.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and Alpaca?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. Alpaca: Alpaca is an Ollama client for managing and chatting with multiple AI models.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over Alpaca?
- Choose askimo over Alpaca when askimo is primarily Kotlin; Alpaca is Python; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, Alpaca is GPL-3.0; 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 Data & Retrieval; 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 Alpaca over askimo?
- Choose Alpaca over askimo when Alpaca is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin; License: Alpaca is GPL-3.0, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to Alpaca: adwaita, flatpak, gnome, gtk4; Also covers Computer Vision; Use Alpaca when you need a frontend interface that allows interaction with various local and cloud-hosted AI models.
- 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 Alpaca?
- Do not use Alpaca if your project strictly prohibits the inclusion of third-party AI providers like Gemini or ChatGPT due to compliance restrictions. Avoid using Alpaca when you require highly specialized AI interactions that go beyond chat and basic content recognition capabilities.
- Is askimo or Alpaca more popular on GitHub?
- Alpaca has more GitHub stars (1,637 vs 485). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and Alpaca open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (askimo: AGPL-3.0, Alpaca: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or Alpaca?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and Alpaca alternatives (askimo markdown twin, Alpaca 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 Alpaca?
- askimo: Very active. Alpaca: 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 askimo and Alpaca?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; Alpaca trust report.