Comparison
gpt_academic vs search_with_lepton
Verdict
Pick gpt_academic when gpt_academic is primarily Python; search_with_lepton is TypeScript; pick search_with_lepton when search_with_lepton is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt_academic | search_with_lepton |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (166d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (221d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- gpt_academic
- 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验
- search_with_lepton
- Building a quick conversation-based search demo with Lepton AI.
Stars
- gpt_academic
- 71k
- search_with_lepton
- 8.1k
Forks
- gpt_academic
- 8.3k
- search_with_lepton
- 1.0k
Open issues
- gpt_academic
- 329
- search_with_lepton
- 47
Language
- gpt_academic
- Python
- search_with_lepton
- TypeScript
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。
- search_with_lepton
- -
Persona
- gpt_academic
- -
- search_with_lepton
- -
Runtime
- gpt_academic
- -
- search_with_lepton
- -
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
- search_with_lepton
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- gpt_academic
- Jan 25, 2026
- search_with_lepton
- Dec 2, 2025
Categories
- gpt_academic
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- search_with_lepton
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt_academic
- Slowing (36%)
- search_with_lepton
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- gpt_academic
- 166d
- search_with_lepton
- 221d
Archived on GitHub
- gpt_academic
- No
- search_with_lepton
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- gpt_academic
- 329
- search_with_lepton
- 47
Owner type
- gpt_academic
- User
- search_with_lepton
- Organization
Full report
- gpt_academic
- Trust report
- search_with_lepton
- Trust report
Choose gpt_academic if…
- gpt_academic is primarily Python; search_with_lepton is TypeScript.
- License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, search_with_lepton is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境.
- Tags unique to gpt_academic: large-language-models, 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
- 主要任务不是围绕论文和学术资料处理时, 特别是不涉及到大语言模型的实际应用情况
- 不需要自定义快捷按钮与高级功能插件，且对通用的大语言模型交互界面已经满意
- 侧重于文本创作以外的开发流程优化（例如：性能调优或低层级编程实现）
- 只需要基本的数据翻译或总结工具，无需连接多个大语言模型来提升任务效率
Choose search_with_lepton if…
- search_with_lepton is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python.
- License: search_with_lepton is Apache-2.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to search_with_lepton: leptonai, llm, ai, ai-applications.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use search_with_lepton
- search_with_lepton is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
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 (leptonai/search_with_lepton) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (leptonai/search_with_lepton) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (leptonai/search_with_lepton) · observed Dec 2, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt_academic 71k · search_with_lepton 8.1k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt_academic and search_with_lepton?
- gpt_academic: 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验. search_with_lepton: Building a quick conversation-based search demo with Lepton AI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt_academic over search_with_lepton?
- Choose gpt_academic over search_with_lepton when gpt_academic is primarily Python; search_with_lepton is TypeScript; License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, search_with_lepton is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境; Tags unique to gpt_academic: large-language-models, 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 search_with_lepton over gpt_academic?
- Choose search_with_lepton over gpt_academic when search_with_lepton is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python; License: search_with_lepton is Apache-2.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to search_with_lepton: leptonai, llm, ai, ai-applications; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When should I avoid gpt_academic?
- 主要任务不是围绕论文和学术资料处理时, 特别是不涉及到大语言模型的实际应用情况 不需要自定义快捷按钮与高级功能插件，且对通用的大语言模型交互界面已经满意 侧重于文本创作以外的开发流程优化（例如：性能调优或低层级编程实现） 只需要基本的数据翻译或总结工具，无需连接多个大语言模型来提升任务效率
- When should I avoid search_with_lepton?
- search_with_lepton is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is gpt_academic or search_with_lepton more popular on GitHub?
- gpt_academic has more GitHub stars (71,056 vs 8,089). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt_academic and search_with_lepton open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt_academic: GPL-3.0, search_with_lepton: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt_academic or search_with_lepton?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt_academic alternatives and search_with_lepton alternatives (gpt_academic markdown twin, search_with_lepton 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 search_with_lepton?
- gpt_academic: Slowing. search_with_lepton: Archived. 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 search_with_lepton?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt_academic trust report; search_with_lepton trust report.