Comparison
gpt_academic vs PDFMathTranslate
Verdict
Pick gpt_academic if 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。; pick PDFMathTranslate if a specialized PDF translation tool for scientific papers that maintains original formatting, supporting multilingual translations via multiple services.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt_academic | PDFMathTranslate |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (203d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Steady (61d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- PDFMathTranslate
- PDF scientific paper translation with preserved formats
Stars
- gpt_academic
- 71k
- PDFMathTranslate
- 36k
Forks
- gpt_academic
- 8.3k
- PDFMathTranslate
- 3.2k
Open issues
- gpt_academic
- 330
- PDFMathTranslate
- 139
Language
- gpt_academic
- Python
- PDFMathTranslate
- 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。
- PDFMathTranslate
- A specialized PDF translation tool for scientific papers that maintains original formatting, supporting multilingual translations via multiple services.
Persona
- gpt_academic
- -
- PDFMathTranslate
- -
Runtime
- gpt_academic
- -
- PDFMathTranslate
- -
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
- PDFMathTranslate
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- gpt_academic
- Jan 25, 2026
- PDFMathTranslate
- May 25, 2026
Categories
- gpt_academic
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- PDFMathTranslate
- Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt_academic
- Slowing (36%)
- PDFMathTranslate
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- gpt_academic
- 203d
- PDFMathTranslate
- 61d
Open issues (now)
- gpt_academic
- 330
- PDFMathTranslate
- 139
Stars delta
- gpt_academic
- +102 (30d)
- PDFMathTranslate
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- gpt_academic
- +3 (30d)
- PDFMathTranslate
- Unknown
Owner type
- gpt_academic
- User
- PDFMathTranslate
- Organization
Full report
- gpt_academic
- Trust report
- PDFMathTranslate
- Trust report
Choose gpt_academic if…
- License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境.
- Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, gpt-4.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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 210 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 PDFMathTranslate if…
- License: PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to PDFMathTranslate: chinese, document, edit, english.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- You need to translate scientific papers in PDF format while preserving complex mathematical notation and layout integrity.
When NOT to use PDFMathTranslate
- Your use case does not involve translating PDF documents with specific formatting preservation needs such as mathematical equations.
- You require a solution that exclusively uses one type of license, incompatible with AGPL-3.0 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 Aug 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Last push (binary-husky/gpt_academic) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (PDFMathTranslate/PDFMathTranslate) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (PDFMathTranslate/PDFMathTranslate) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (PDFMathTranslate/PDFMathTranslate) · observed May 25, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt_academic 71k · PDFMathTranslate 36k (synced Aug 17, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt_academic and PDFMathTranslate?
- gpt_academic: 提供实用化交互接口，优化论文阅读/润色/写作体验. PDFMathTranslate: PDF scientific paper translation with preserved formats. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt_academic over PDFMathTranslate?
- Choose gpt_academic over PDFMathTranslate when License: gpt_academic is GPL-3.0, PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; 依赖Python环境; Tags unique to gpt_academic: academic, chatglm-6b, chatgpt, gpt-4; Also covers LLM Frameworks; 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 PDFMathTranslate over gpt_academic?
- Choose PDFMathTranslate over gpt_academic when License: PDFMathTranslate is AGPL-3.0, gpt_academic is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to PDFMathTranslate: chinese, document, edit, english; Also covers Data & Retrieval; You need to translate scientific papers in PDF format while preserving complex mathematical notation and layout integrity.
- When should I avoid gpt_academic?
- Last GitHub push was 210 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 PDFMathTranslate?
- Your use case does not involve translating PDF documents with specific formatting preservation needs such as mathematical equations. You require a solution that exclusively uses one type of license, incompatible with AGPL-3.0 licensing.
- Is gpt_academic or PDFMathTranslate more popular on GitHub?
- gpt_academic has more GitHub stars (71,196 vs 35,794). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt_academic and PDFMathTranslate open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt_academic: GPL-3.0, PDFMathTranslate: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt_academic or PDFMathTranslate?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt_academic alternatives and PDFMathTranslate alternatives (gpt_academic markdown twin, PDFMathTranslate 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 PDFMathTranslate?
- gpt_academic: Slowing. PDFMathTranslate: Steady. 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 PDFMathTranslate?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt_academic trust report; PDFMathTranslate trust report.