Comparison
askimo vs onyx
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; onyx is Python; pick onyx when onyx is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
Markdown twin · askimo alternatives · onyx alternatives
GraphCanon updated 4d
Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | onyx |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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.
- onyx
- Open Source AI Platform - AI Chat with advanced features that works with every LLM
Stars
- askimo
- 318
- onyx
- 32k
Forks
- askimo
- 66
- onyx
- 4.4k
Open issues
- askimo
- 19
- onyx
- 401
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- onyx
- Python
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- onyx
- Onyx is an open-source platform tailored for developing AI chat applications that can integrate with various large language models (LLMs). It caters to developers and enterprises needing flexible, customizable solutions.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- onyx
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- onyx
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- onyx
- Other (Specific license details not provided here)
Last pushed
- askimo
- Aug 13, 2026
- onyx
- Aug 16, 2026
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- onyx
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 19
- onyx
- 401
Stars delta
- askimo
- Unknown
- onyx
- +685 (30d)
Open issues delta
- askimo
- Unknown
- onyx
- -94 (30d)
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- onyx
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; onyx is Python.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, onyx is Other.
- 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 onyx if…
- onyx is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: onyx is Other, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Requires Python environment.
- Tags unique to onyx: ai-chat, enterprise-search, llm-ui, vector-search.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need a versatile framework that supports integration with multiple LLMs to develop customized AI chat platforms.
When NOT to use onyx
- When you are already committed to a specific proprietary LLM framework with specialized needs not covered by Onyx.
- If your project does not require extensive customization or support for multiple LLMs; this could introduce unnecessary complexity.
- For scenarios where real-time collaboration and direct customer support on the platform itself are critical, as Onyx may have limitations in these areas compared to more managed solutions.
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 (onyx-dot-app/onyx) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (onyx-dot-app/onyx) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (onyx-dot-app/onyx) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: askimo 318 · onyx 32k (synced Aug 13, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and onyx?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. onyx: Open Source AI Platform - AI Chat with advanced features that works with every LLM. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over onyx?
- Choose askimo over onyx when askimo is primarily Kotlin; onyx is Python; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, onyx is Other; 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 onyx over askimo?
- Choose onyx over askimo when onyx is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin; License: onyx is Other, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Requires Python environment; Tags unique to onyx: ai-chat, enterprise-search, llm-ui, vector-search; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need a versatile framework that supports integration with multiple LLMs to develop customized AI chat platforms.
- 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 onyx?
- When you are already committed to a specific proprietary LLM framework with specialized needs not covered by Onyx. If your project does not require extensive customization or support for multiple LLMs; this could introduce unnecessary complexity. For scenarios where real-time collaboration and direct customer support on the platform itself are critical, as Onyx may have limitations in these areas compared to more managed solutions.
- Is askimo or onyx more popular on GitHub?
- onyx has more GitHub stars (31,617 vs 318). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and onyx open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (askimo: AGPL-3.0, onyx: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or onyx?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and onyx alternatives (askimo markdown twin, onyx 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 onyx?
- askimo: Very active. onyx: 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 onyx?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; onyx trust report.