Comparison
gpt_academic vs TranslateBooksWithLLMs
Verdict
Pick gpt_academic if gpt_academic is a modular interface for GPT and GLM LLMs, tailored for academic tasks such as paper translation, summarization, and writing assistance. It supports customization through plugins and buttons and can be set; pick TranslateBooksWithLLMs if translateBooksWithLLMs leverages LLMs to translate books and documents preserving formatting with no file size limits.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt_academic | TranslateBooksWithLLMs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (235d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- gpt_academic
- Provides practical interaction interfaces for GPT/GLM LLMs, optimized for academic paper reading, polishing, and writing.
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- Translate full-length books and documents with preservation of formatting and no file size limits
Stars
- gpt_academic
- 71k
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- 2.4k
Forks
- gpt_academic
- 8.3k
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- 319
Open issues
- gpt_academic
- 332
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- 25
Language
- gpt_academic
- Python
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- Python
Adopt for
- gpt_academic
- gpt_academic is a modular interface for GPT and GLM LLMs, tailored for academic tasks such as paper translation, summarization, and writing assistance. It supports customization through plugins and buttons and can be set
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs leverages LLMs to translate books and documents preserving formatting with no file size limits.
Persona
- gpt_academic
- -
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- -
Runtime
- gpt_academic
- -
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- -
License
- gpt_academic
- GPL-3.0
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- gpt_academic
- Jan 25, 2026
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- gpt_academic
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt_academic
- Slowing (36%)
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- gpt_academic
- 235d
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- gpt_academic
- 332
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- 25
Stars delta
- gpt_academic
- +165 (30d)
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- +149 (30d)
Open issues delta
- gpt_academic
- +2 (30d)
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- +3 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- gpt_academic
- Published findings
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- gpt_academic
- Trust report
- TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- Trust report
Choose gpt_academic if…
- License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, TranslateBooksWithLLMs is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Supports deployment via Docker, which can be configured for different use cases, including full project capabilities, online models only, or online models plus蔺.
- Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, gpt-4.
- When you need a tool specifically optimized for academic tasks like paper translation, summarization, and writing assistance.
When NOT to use gpt_academic
- If your project does not involve academic tasks such as paper reading, polishing, or writing.
- When you need a solution that does not support customization through plugins and buttons or does not offer deployment via Docker or Python.
Choose TranslateBooksWithLLMs if…
- License: TranslateBooksWithLLMs is AGPL-3.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to TranslateBooksWithLLMs: docx, epub, gemini, local-llm.
- Also covers Model Training.
- When high-quality translations of large books with complex formatting are required, as it uses advanced LLMs like Ollama for precise translation without constraints on document size or layout.
When NOT to use TranslateBooksWithLLMs
- Avoid if real-time API access to specific AI services such as Gemini, Mistral, Poe, OpenRouter, or Ollama is not available since these are integral for the tool's operation.
- If translations are needed without the GNU AGPL-3.0 license obligations, alternative tools might be preferable due to this tool’s licensing.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (hydropix/TranslateBooksWithLLMs) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (hydropix/TranslateBooksWithLLMs) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (hydropix/TranslateBooksWithLLMs) · observed Sep 17, 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 on cards: gpt_academic 71k · TranslateBooksWithLLMs 2.4k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt_academic and TranslateBooksWithLLMs?
- gpt_academic: Provides practical interaction interfaces for GPT/GLM LLMs, optimized for academic paper reading, polishing, and writing.. TranslateBooksWithLLMs: Translate full-length books and documents with preservation of formatting and no file size limits. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt_academic over TranslateBooksWithLLMs?
- Choose gpt_academic over TranslateBooksWithLLMs when License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, TranslateBooksWithLLMs is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Supports deployment via Docker, which can be configured for different use cases, including full project capabilities, online models only, or online models plus蔺; Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, gpt-4; When you need a tool specifically optimized for academic tasks like paper translation, summarization, and writing assistance.
- When should I choose TranslateBooksWithLLMs over gpt_academic?
- Choose TranslateBooksWithLLMs over gpt_academic when License: TranslateBooksWithLLMs is AGPL-3.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to TranslateBooksWithLLMs: docx, epub, gemini, local-llm; Also covers Model Training; When high-quality translations of large books with complex formatting are required, as it uses advanced LLMs like Ollama for precise translation without constraints on document size or layout.
- When should I avoid gpt_academic?
- If your project does not involve academic tasks such as paper reading, polishing, or writing. When you need a solution that does not support customization through plugins and buttons or does not offer deployment via Docker or Python.
- When should I avoid TranslateBooksWithLLMs?
- Avoid if real-time API access to specific AI services such as Gemini, Mistral, Poe, OpenRouter, or Ollama is not available since these are integral for the tool's operation. If translations are needed without the GNU AGPL-3.0 license obligations, alternative tools might be preferable due to this tool’s licensing.
- Is gpt_academic or TranslateBooksWithLLMs more popular on GitHub?
- gpt_academic has more GitHub stars (71,361 vs 2,424). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt_academic and TranslateBooksWithLLMs open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt_academic: GPL-3.0, TranslateBooksWithLLMs: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt_academic or TranslateBooksWithLLMs?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt_academic alternatives and TranslateBooksWithLLMs alternatives (gpt_academic markdown twin, TranslateBooksWithLLMs 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 TranslateBooksWithLLMs?
- gpt_academic: Slowing. TranslateBooksWithLLMs: 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 gpt_academic and TranslateBooksWithLLMs?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt_academic trust report; TranslateBooksWithLLMs trust report.