Comparison
gpt_academic vs elia
Verdict
Pick gpt_academic when license: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, elia is Apache-2.0; pick elia when license: elia is Apache-2.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt_academic | elia |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (166d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (642d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- gpt_academic
- 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验
- elia
- A snappy, keyboard-centric terminal user interface for interacting with large language models. Chat with ChatGPT, Claude, Llama 3, Phi 3, Mistral, Gemma and more.
Stars
- gpt_academic
- 71k
- elia
- 2.5k
Forks
- gpt_academic
- 8.3k
- elia
- 155
Open issues
- gpt_academic
- 329
- elia
- 24
Language
- gpt_academic
- Python
- elia
- Python
Adopt for
- gpt_academic
- gpt_academic专为增强与GPT/GLM等大语言模型的交互，优化论文写作、润色和阅读体验。它支持自定义模块、多种LLM接入，并且拥有PDF/LaTeX文档处理功能。
- elia
- -
Persona
- gpt_academic
- -
- elia
- -
Runtime
- gpt_academic
- -
- elia
- -
License
- gpt_academic
- 使用GPL-3.0许可证，这意味着你可以自由地运行、学习、分享和修改这个软件，但是如果你在分发含gpt_academic的程序时，你必须公开整个程序源代码且采用同为GPL许可证
- elia
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- gpt_academic
- Jan 25, 2026
- elia
- Oct 10, 2024
Categories
- gpt_academic
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- elia
- Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt_academic
- Slowing (36%)
- elia
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- gpt_academic
- 166d
- elia
- 642d
Open issues (now)
- gpt_academic
- 329
- elia
- 24
Full report
- gpt_academic
- Trust report
- elia
- Trust report
Choose gpt_academic if…
- License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, elia is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境.
- Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, gpt-4.
- gpt_academic ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 需要使用GPT或GLM大语言模型进行高效的学术论文相关任务时
When NOT to use gpt_academic
- Last GitHub push was 171 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on gpt_academic.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose elia if…
- License: elia is Apache-2.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to elia: ai, claude, gemma, gpt.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use elia
- Last GitHub push was 642 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 10, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on elia.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (darrenburns/elia) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (darrenburns/elia) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (darrenburns/elia) · observed Oct 10, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt_academic 71k · elia 2.5k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt_academic and elia?
- gpt_academic: 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验. elia: A snappy, keyboard-centric terminal user interface for interacting with large language models. Chat with ChatGPT, Claude, Llama 3, Phi 3, Mistral, Gemma and more.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt_academic over elia?
- Choose gpt_academic over elia when License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, elia is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境; Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, gpt-4; gpt_academic ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; 需要使用GPT或GLM大语言模型进行高效的学术论文相关任务时.
- When should I choose elia over gpt_academic?
- Choose elia over gpt_academic when License: elia is Apache-2.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to elia: ai, claude, gemma, gpt; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When should I avoid gpt_academic?
- Last GitHub push was 171 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on gpt_academic. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid elia?
- Last GitHub push was 642 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 10, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on elia. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is gpt_academic or elia more popular on GitHub?
- gpt_academic has more GitHub stars (71,056 vs 2,476). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt_academic and elia open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt_academic: GPL-3.0, elia: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt_academic or elia?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt_academic alternatives and elia alternatives (gpt_academic markdown twin, elia 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, gpt_academic or elia?
- gpt_academic: Slowing. elia: Dormant. 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 gpt_academic and elia?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt_academic trust report; elia trust report.