Comparison
DeepSeek-R1 vs knowledge
Verdict
Pick DeepSeek-R1 when license: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, knowledge is Apache-2.0; pick knowledge when license: knowledge is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | DeepSeek-R1 | knowledge |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (379d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (225d 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 lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- DeepSeek-R1
- Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.
- knowledge
- Knowledge is a tool for saving, searching, accessing, exploring and chatting with all of your favorite websites, documents and files.
Stars
- DeepSeek-R1
- 92k
- knowledge
- 1.5k
Forks
- DeepSeek-R1
- 12k
- knowledge
- 109
Open issues
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
- knowledge
- 6
Language
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
- knowledge
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- DeepSeek-R1
- DeepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use.
- knowledge
- -
Persona
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
- knowledge
- -
Runtime
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
- knowledge
- -
License
- DeepSeek-R1
- MIT
- knowledge
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- DeepSeek-R1
- Jun 27, 2025
- knowledge
- Nov 27, 2025
Categories
- DeepSeek-R1
- Model Training, LLM Frameworks
- knowledge
- Model Training, Vector Databases, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- DeepSeek-R1
- Dormant (18%)
- knowledge
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- DeepSeek-R1
- 379d
- knowledge
- 225d
Archived on GitHub
- DeepSeek-R1
- No
- knowledge
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
- knowledge
- 6
Full report
- DeepSeek-R1
- Trust report
- knowledge
- Trust report
Choose DeepSeek-R1 if…
- License: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, knowledge is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The repository allows for commercial use under the MIT License or respective original licenses with no explicit monetary costs outlined in the repository..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; This is a rough estimate based on common model requirements. Specific models within DeepSeek-R1 may have different resource needs..
- Tags unique to DeepSeek-R1: derived models, mit license, distilled models, commercial use.
- When you need to work with pre-trained models derived specifically from the Qwen-2.5 and Llama3.x series, benefiting from their unique characteristics.
When NOT to use DeepSeek-R1
- Avoid if you need foundational models rather than distilled versions, as DeepSeek-R1 specializes in providing smaller, more efficient models suitable for resource-constrained environments.
- If your project is tightly regulated or requires models from a different lineage, as DeepSeek-R1 exclusively provides derivatives of Qwen and LLaMA series.
Choose knowledge if…
- License: knowledge is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT.
- Tags unique to knowledge: research, knowledge-discovery, knowledge-management, llm.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
When NOT to use knowledge
- knowledge is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- 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 (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Last push (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jun 27, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (KnowledgeCanvas/knowledge) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (KnowledgeCanvas/knowledge) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (KnowledgeCanvas/knowledge) · observed Nov 27, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: DeepSeek-R1 92k · knowledge 1.5k (synced Jul 12, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between DeepSeek-R1 and knowledge?
- DeepSeek-R1: Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.. knowledge: Knowledge is a tool for saving, searching, accessing, exploring and chatting with all of your favorite websites, documents and files.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose DeepSeek-R1 over knowledge?
- Choose DeepSeek-R1 over knowledge when License: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, knowledge is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The repository allows for commercial use under the MIT License or respective original licenses with no explicit monetary costs outlined in the repository.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; This is a rough estimate based on common model requirements. Specific models within DeepSeek-R1 may have different resource needs.; Tags unique to DeepSeek-R1: derived models, mit license, distilled models, commercial use; When you need to work with pre-trained models derived specifically from the Qwen-2.5 and Llama3.x series, benefiting from their unique characteristics.
- When should I choose knowledge over DeepSeek-R1?
- Choose knowledge over DeepSeek-R1 when License: knowledge is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT; Tags unique to knowledge: research, knowledge-discovery, knowledge-management, llm; Also covers Vector Databases.
- When should I avoid DeepSeek-R1?
- Avoid if you need foundational models rather than distilled versions, as DeepSeek-R1 specializes in providing smaller, more efficient models suitable for resource-constrained environments. If your project is tightly regulated or requires models from a different lineage, as DeepSeek-R1 exclusively provides derivatives of Qwen and LLaMA series.
- When should I avoid knowledge?
- knowledge is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is DeepSeek-R1 or knowledge more popular on GitHub?
- DeepSeek-R1 has more GitHub stars (91,991 vs 1,458). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are DeepSeek-R1 and knowledge open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DeepSeek-R1: MIT, knowledge: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to DeepSeek-R1 or knowledge?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at DeepSeek-R1 alternatives and knowledge alternatives (DeepSeek-R1 markdown twin, knowledge 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, DeepSeek-R1 or knowledge?
- DeepSeek-R1: Dormant. knowledge: 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 DeepSeek-R1 and knowledge?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: DeepSeek-R1 trust report; knowledge trust report.