Comparison
AstrBot vs heretic
Verdict
Pick AstrBot if astrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework that integrates multiple instant messaging platforms with various language models and plugins under the AGPL-3.0 license; pick heretic if heretic is a Python-based tool that removes censorship from language models automatically.
Markdown twin · AstrBot alternatives · heretic alternatives
GraphCanon updated 4d
Trust & integrity
| Signal | AstrBot | heretic |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal 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
- AstrBot
- AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature
- heretic
- Fully automatic censorship removal for language models
Stars
- AstrBot
- 39k
- heretic
- 28k
Forks
- AstrBot
- 2.8k
- heretic
- 3.0k
Open issues
- AstrBot
- 1.4k
- heretic
- 74
Language
- AstrBot
- Python
- heretic
- Python
Adopt for
- AstrBot
- AstrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework that integrates multiple instant messaging platforms with various language models and plugins under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- heretic
- Heretic is a Python-based tool that removes censorship from language models automatically.
Persona
- AstrBot
- -
- heretic
- -
Runtime
- AstrBot
- -
- heretic
- -
License
- AstrBot
- AGPL-3.0
- heretic
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- AstrBot
- Aug 16, 2026
- heretic
- Aug 14, 2026
Categories
- AstrBot
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- heretic
- Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- AstrBot
- 0d
- heretic
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- AstrBot
- 1.4k
- heretic
- 74
Stars delta
- AstrBot
- +2.8k (30d)
- heretic
- +1.3k (30d)
Open issues delta
- AstrBot
- +58 (30d)
- heretic
- +2 (30d)
Owner type
- AstrBot
- Organization
- heretic
- User
Full report
- AstrBot
- Trust report
- heretic
- Trust report
Choose AstrBot if…
- Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, ai, astrbot, chatbot.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.
When NOT to use AstrBot
- If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development.
- In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad,
- +adaptability.
Choose heretic if…
- Tags unique to heretic: abliteration, llm, transformer.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- Use Heretic if your work involves uncovering full capabilities of censored or restricted language models. Heretic excels in tasks requiring the removal of such restrictions.
When NOT to use heretic
- Avoid Heretic if operating within jurisdictions where removing censorship from language models is illegal or against organizational policies. This could result in regulatory violations.
- If your project does not benefit from uncensored content produced by language models (e.g., compliance-driven applications that require filtering mechanisms), using Heretic might be unnecessary.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (p-e-w/heretic) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (p-e-w/heretic) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (p-e-w/heretic) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AstrBot 39k · heretic 28k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AstrBot and heretic?
- AstrBot: AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature. heretic: Fully automatic censorship removal for language models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AstrBot over heretic?
- Choose AstrBot over heretic when Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, ai, astrbot, chatbot; Also covers AI Agents; AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.
- When should I choose heretic over AstrBot?
- Choose heretic over AstrBot when Tags unique to heretic: abliteration, llm, transformer; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; Use Heretic if your work involves uncovering full capabilities of censored or restricted language models. Heretic excels in tasks requiring the removal of such restrictions.
- When should I avoid AstrBot?
- If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development. In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad, +adaptability.
- When should I avoid heretic?
- Avoid Heretic if operating within jurisdictions where removing censorship from language models is illegal or against organizational policies. This could result in regulatory violations. If your project does not benefit from uncensored content produced by language models (e.g., compliance-driven applications that require filtering mechanisms), using Heretic might be unnecessary.
- Is AstrBot or heretic more popular on GitHub?
- AstrBot has more GitHub stars (39,240 vs 27,709). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AstrBot and heretic open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AstrBot: AGPL-3.0, heretic: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to AstrBot or heretic?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AstrBot alternatives and heretic alternatives (AstrBot markdown twin, heretic 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, AstrBot or heretic?
- AstrBot: Very active. heretic: 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 AstrBot and heretic?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AstrBot trust report; heretic trust report.