Comparison
askimo vs knowledge_gpt
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; knowledge_gpt is Python; pick knowledge_gpt when knowledge_gpt is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | knowledge_gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (843d 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 | Published findings 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.
- knowledge_gpt
- Accurate answers and instant citations for your documents.
Stars
- askimo
- 485
- knowledge_gpt
- 1.6k
Forks
- askimo
- 100
- knowledge_gpt
- 782
Open issues
- askimo
- 15
- knowledge_gpt
- 16
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- knowledge_gpt
- Python
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- knowledge_gpt
- knowledge_gpt is a Python-based tool with Streamlit UI, MIT licensed, for generating accurate document responses with citations.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- knowledge_gpt
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- knowledge_gpt
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- knowledge_gpt
- MIT
Last pushed
- askimo
- Sep 20, 2026
- knowledge_gpt
- May 29, 2024
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- knowledge_gpt
- Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- askimo
- Very active (96%)
- knowledge_gpt
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- askimo
- 0d
- knowledge_gpt
- 843d
Archived on GitHub
- askimo
- No
- knowledge_gpt
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 15
- knowledge_gpt
- 16
Stars delta
- askimo
- +167 (30d)
- knowledge_gpt
- -6 (30d)
Open issues delta
- askimo
- -4 (30d)
- knowledge_gpt
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- askimo
- Organization
- knowledge_gpt
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- askimo
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- knowledge_gpt
- Published findings
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- knowledge_gpt
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; knowledge_gpt is Python.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, knowledge_gpt 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 knowledge_gpt if…
- knowledge_gpt is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: knowledge_gpt is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to knowledge_gpt: docker, document-analysis, python, streamlit.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- knowledge_gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to generate answers from documents alongside instant citations
When NOT to use knowledge_gpt
- If your project exclusively requires web-based services without local deployments
- In scenarios where real-time citation generation is not necessary
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 (mmz-001/knowledge_gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mmz-001/knowledge_gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mmz-001/knowledge_gpt) · observed May 29, 2024
- License file (MIT) · 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 · knowledge_gpt 1.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and knowledge_gpt?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. knowledge_gpt: Accurate answers and instant citations for your documents.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over knowledge_gpt?
- Choose askimo over knowledge_gpt when askimo is primarily Kotlin; knowledge_gpt is Python; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, knowledge_gpt 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 knowledge_gpt over askimo?
- Choose knowledge_gpt over askimo when knowledge_gpt is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin; License: knowledge_gpt is MIT, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to knowledge_gpt: docker, document-analysis, python, streamlit; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; knowledge_gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to generate answers from documents alongside instant citations.
- 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 knowledge_gpt?
- If your project exclusively requires web-based services without local deployments In scenarios where real-time citation generation is not necessary
- Is askimo or knowledge_gpt more popular on GitHub?
- knowledge_gpt has more GitHub stars (1,628 vs 485). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and knowledge_gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (askimo: AGPL-3.0, knowledge_gpt: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or knowledge_gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and knowledge_gpt alternatives (askimo markdown twin, knowledge_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 knowledge_gpt?
- askimo: Very active. knowledge_gpt: Archived. 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 knowledge_gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; knowledge_gpt trust report.