Comparison
gpt_academic vs excel-mcp-server
Verdict
Pick gpt_academic when license: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, excel-mcp-server is MIT; pick excel-mcp-server when license: excel-mcp-server is MIT, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt_academic | excel-mcp-server |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (166d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (94d 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
- excel-mcp-server
- A Model Context Protocol server for Excel file manipulation
Stars
- gpt_academic
- 71k
- excel-mcp-server
- 4.0k
Forks
- gpt_academic
- 8.3k
- excel-mcp-server
- 446
Open issues
- gpt_academic
- 329
- excel-mcp-server
- 67
Language
- gpt_academic
- Python
- excel-mcp-server
- 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。
- excel-mcp-server
- -
Persona
- gpt_academic
- -
- excel-mcp-server
- -
Runtime
- gpt_academic
- -
- excel-mcp-server
- -
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
- excel-mcp-server
- MIT
Last pushed
- gpt_academic
- Jan 25, 2026
- excel-mcp-server
- Apr 12, 2026
Categories
- gpt_academic
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- excel-mcp-server
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- gpt_academic
- 166d
- excel-mcp-server
- 94d
Open issues (now)
- gpt_academic
- 329
- excel-mcp-server
- 67
Full report
- gpt_academic
- Trust report
- excel-mcp-server
- Trust report
Choose gpt_academic if…
- License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, excel-mcp-server is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境.
- Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, 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 excel-mcp-server if…
- License: excel-mcp-server is MIT, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to excel-mcp-server: ai, automation, excel, llm.
- More recently updated (last pushed Apr 12, 2026).
When NOT to use excel-mcp-server
- Last GitHub push was 94 days ago (slowing maintenance, Apr 12, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on excel-mcp-server.
- 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.
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 (haris-musa/excel-mcp-server) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (haris-musa/excel-mcp-server) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (haris-musa/excel-mcp-server) · observed Apr 12, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt_academic 71k · excel-mcp-server 4.0k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt_academic and excel-mcp-server?
- gpt_academic: 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验. excel-mcp-server: A Model Context Protocol server for Excel file manipulation. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt_academic over excel-mcp-server?
- Choose gpt_academic over excel-mcp-server when License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, excel-mcp-server is MIT; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境; Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, 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 excel-mcp-server over gpt_academic?
- Choose excel-mcp-server over gpt_academic when License: excel-mcp-server is MIT, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to excel-mcp-server: ai, automation, excel, llm; More recently updated (last pushed Apr 12, 2026).
- 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 excel-mcp-server?
- Last GitHub push was 94 days ago (slowing maintenance, Apr 12, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on excel-mcp-server. 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.
- Is gpt_academic or excel-mcp-server more popular on GitHub?
- gpt_academic has more GitHub stars (71,056 vs 4,029). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt_academic and excel-mcp-server open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt_academic: GPL-3.0, excel-mcp-server: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt_academic or excel-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt_academic alternatives and excel-mcp-server alternatives (gpt_academic markdown twin, excel-mcp-server 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 excel-mcp-server?
- gpt_academic: Slowing. excel-mcp-server: Slowing. 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 excel-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt_academic trust report; excel-mcp-server trust report.