Comparison
askimo vs local-deep-research
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; local-deep-research is Python; pick local-deep-research when local-deep-research is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | local-deep-research |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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.
- local-deep-research
- Supports local and cloud LLMs with encrypted search from diverse sources.
Stars
- askimo
- 485
- local-deep-research
- 9.1k
Forks
- askimo
- 100
- local-deep-research
- 824
Open issues
- askimo
- 15
- local-deep-research
- 887
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- local-deep-research
- Python
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- local-deep-research
- For deep research locally encrypted, supports retrieval-augmented generation using diverse LLM frameworks on local GPU or cloud, searches through arXiv, PubMed, personal documents.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- local-deep-research
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- local-deep-research
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- local-deep-research
- MIT
Last pushed
- askimo
- Sep 20, 2026
- local-deep-research
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- local-deep-research
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 15
- local-deep-research
- 887
Stars delta
- askimo
- +167 (30d)
- local-deep-research
- +209 (30d)
Open issues delta
- askimo
- -4 (30d)
- local-deep-research
- +535 (30d)
Owner type
- askimo
- Organization
- local-deep-research
- User
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- local-deep-research
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; local-deep-research is Python.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, local-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.
- 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 local-deep-research if…
- local-deep-research is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: local-deep-research is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to local-deep-research: academia, anthropic, arxiv, encryption.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- local-deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need encryption for all data processing steps and want support for various sources like academic articles and personal files.
When NOT to use local-deep-research
- If you require real-time collaboration features that are not supported by this tool's framework.
- In scenarios where online connectivity is unreliable and external search engine support is considered critical.
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 (LearningCircuit/local-deep-research) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (LearningCircuit/local-deep-research) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (LearningCircuit/local-deep-research) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: askimo 485 · local-deep-research 9.1k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and local-deep-research?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. local-deep-research: Supports local and cloud LLMs with encrypted search from diverse sources.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over local-deep-research?
- Choose askimo over local-deep-research when askimo is primarily Kotlin; local-deep-research is Python; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, local-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; 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 local-deep-research over askimo?
- Choose local-deep-research over askimo when local-deep-research is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin; License: local-deep-research is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to local-deep-research: academia, anthropic, arxiv, encryption; Also covers LLM Frameworks; local-deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need encryption for all data processing steps and want support for various sources like academic articles and personal files.
- 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 local-deep-research?
- If you require real-time collaboration features that are not supported by this tool's framework. In scenarios where online connectivity is unreliable and external search engine support is considered critical.
- Is askimo or local-deep-research more popular on GitHub?
- local-deep-research has more GitHub stars (9,109 vs 485). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and local-deep-research open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (askimo: AGPL-3.0, local-deep-research: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or local-deep-research?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and local-deep-research alternatives (askimo markdown twin, local-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 local-deep-research?
- askimo: Very active. local-deep-research: Very active. 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 local-deep-research?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; local-deep-research trust report.