Comparison
code-server vs private-gpt
Verdict
Pick code-server when code-server is primarily TypeScript; private-gpt is Python; pick private-gpt when private-gpt is primarily Python; code-server is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | code-server | private-gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- code-server
- VS Code in the browser
- private-gpt
- Complete API layer for private AI applications on local models
Stars
- code-server
- 78k
- private-gpt
- 57k
Forks
- code-server
- 6.7k
- private-gpt
- 7.6k
Open issues
- code-server
- 157
- private-gpt
- 5
Language
- code-server
- TypeScript
- private-gpt
- Python
Adopt for
- code-server
- -
- private-gpt
- PrivateGPT provides a comprehensive API layer to build private, on-premise AI applications leveraging local OpenAI-compatible inference servers. It offers features such as RAG, skills, tools, text-to-SQL functionalities,
Persona
- code-server
- -
- private-gpt
- -
Runtime
- code-server
- -
- private-gpt
- -
License
- code-server
- MIT
- private-gpt
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- code-server
- Jul 11, 2026
- private-gpt
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- code-server
- Inference & Serving, Developer Tools
- private-gpt
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- code-server
- 157
- private-gpt
- 5
Security scan
- code-server
- No criticals
- private-gpt
- No lockfile
Full report
- code-server
- Trust report
- private-gpt
- Trust report
Choose code-server if…
- code-server is primarily TypeScript; private-gpt is Python.
- License: code-server is MIT, private-gpt is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to code-server: dev-tools, ide, vscode-remote, remote-work.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
When NOT to use code-server
- 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.
Choose private-gpt if…
- private-gpt is primarily Python; code-server is TypeScript.
- License: private-gpt is Apache-2.0, code-server is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to private-gpt: text-to-sql, ai, on-premise, tools.
- private-gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - You need to deploy and operationalize your own locally-run models without relying on cloud APIs.
When NOT to use private-gpt
- - You prefer simplicity and ease-of-use over full control; PrivateGPT requires more setup than using direct cloud-based AI services.
- - Your project does not involve running models locally but strictly relies on public cloud resources for inference server operations.
- - You do not have the technical capability to run an OpenAI-compatible inference server or manage local infrastructure effectively.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (coder/code-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (coder/code-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (coder/code-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (zylon-ai/private-gpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (zylon-ai/private-gpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (zylon-ai/private-gpt) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: code-server 78k · private-gpt 57k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between code-server and private-gpt?
- code-server: VS Code in the browser. private-gpt: Complete API layer for private AI applications on local models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose code-server over private-gpt?
- Choose code-server over private-gpt when code-server is primarily TypeScript; private-gpt is Python; License: code-server is MIT, private-gpt is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to code-server: dev-tools, ide, vscode-remote, remote-work; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I choose private-gpt over code-server?
- Choose private-gpt over code-server when private-gpt is primarily Python; code-server is TypeScript; License: private-gpt is Apache-2.0, code-server is MIT; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Tags unique to private-gpt: text-to-sql, ai, on-premise, tools; private-gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You need to deploy and operationalize your own locally-run models without relying on cloud APIs.
- When should I avoid code-server?
- 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.
- When should I avoid private-gpt?
- - You prefer simplicity and ease-of-use over full control; PrivateGPT requires more setup than using direct cloud-based AI services. - Your project does not involve running models locally but strictly relies on public cloud resources for inference server operations. - You do not have the technical capability to run an OpenAI-compatible inference server or manage local infrastructure effectively.
- Is code-server or private-gpt more popular on GitHub?
- code-server has more GitHub stars (78,364 vs 57,329). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are code-server and private-gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (code-server: MIT, private-gpt: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to code-server or private-gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at code-server alternatives and private-gpt alternatives (code-server markdown twin, private-gpt 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, code-server or private-gpt?
- code-server: Very active. private-gpt: 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 code-server and private-gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: code-server trust report; private-gpt trust report.