Comparison
gpt_academic vs open-codesign
Verdict
Pick gpt_academic when gpt_academic is primarily Python; open-codesign is TypeScript; pick open-codesign when open-codesign is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt_academic | open-codesign |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (166d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Active (16d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization 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
- open-codesign
- Open-source Claude Design alternative. One-click import your Claude Code / Codex API key. Prompt → prototype / slides / PDF. Multi-model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Kimi, GLM, Ollama). BYOK, local-first, MI
Stars
- gpt_academic
- 71k
- open-codesign
- 7.3k
Forks
- gpt_academic
- 8.3k
- open-codesign
- 775
Open issues
- gpt_academic
- 329
- open-codesign
- 74
Language
- gpt_academic
- Python
- open-codesign
- 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。
- open-codesign
- -
Persona
- gpt_academic
- -
- open-codesign
- -
Runtime
- gpt_academic
- -
- open-codesign
- -
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
- open-codesign
- MIT
Last pushed
- gpt_academic
- Jan 25, 2026
- open-codesign
- Jun 28, 2026
Categories
- gpt_academic
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- open-codesign
- Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt_academic
- Slowing (36%)
- open-codesign
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- gpt_academic
- 166d
- open-codesign
- 16d
Open issues (now)
- gpt_academic
- 329
- open-codesign
- 74
Owner type
- gpt_academic
- User
- open-codesign
- Organization
Full report
- gpt_academic
- Trust report
- open-codesign
- Trust report
Choose gpt_academic if…
- gpt_academic is primarily Python; open-codesign is TypeScript.
- License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, open-codesign 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 open-codesign if…
- open-codesign is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python.
- License: open-codesign is MIT, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to open-codesign: ai-design, anthropic, byok, claude.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use open-codesign
- 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 (OpenCoworkAI/open-codesign) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenCoworkAI/open-codesign) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (OpenCoworkAI/open-codesign) · observed Jun 28, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt_academic 71k · open-codesign 7.3k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt_academic and open-codesign?
- gpt_academic: 提供实用化交互接口,优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验. open-codesign: Open-source Claude Design alternative. One-click import your Claude Code / Codex API key. Prompt → prototype / slides / PDF. Multi-model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Kimi, GLM, Ollama). BYOK, local-first, MI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt_academic over open-codesign?
- Choose gpt_academic over open-codesign when gpt_academic is primarily Python; open-codesign is TypeScript; License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, open-codesign 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 open-codesign over gpt_academic?
- Choose open-codesign over gpt_academic when open-codesign is primarily TypeScript; gpt_academic is Python; License: open-codesign is MIT, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to open-codesign: ai-design, anthropic, byok, claude; 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 open-codesign?
- 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 open-codesign more popular on GitHub?
- gpt_academic has more GitHub stars (71,056 vs 7,293). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt_academic and open-codesign open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt_academic: GPL-3.0, open-codesign: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt_academic or open-codesign?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt_academic alternatives and open-codesign alternatives (gpt_academic markdown twin, open-codesign 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 open-codesign?
- gpt_academic: Slowing. open-codesign: 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 open-codesign?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt_academic trust report; open-codesign trust report.