Comparison
minima vs localGPT
Verdict
Pick minima if minima is an on-premises conversational RAG tool with flexible deployment options through Docker-compose configurations, catering to fully local setups (Ollama), custom LLMs, ChatGPT integration, and MCP usage; pick localGPT if localGPT allows users to chat with local documents using GPT models completely privately without internet access.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | minima | localGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (240d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (13d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- minima
- On-premises conversational RAG with configurable containers
- localGPT
- Chat with your documents locally using GPT models
Stars
- minima
- 1.0k
- localGPT
- 22k
Forks
- minima
- 105
- localGPT
- 2.5k
Open issues
- minima
- 15
- localGPT
- 22
Language
- minima
- Python
- localGPT
- Python
Adopt for
- minima
- Minima is an on-premises conversational RAG tool with flexible deployment options through Docker-compose configurations, catering to fully local setups (Ollama), custom LLMs, ChatGPT integration, and MCP usage.
- localGPT
- localGPT allows users to chat with local documents using GPT models completely privately without internet access.
Persona
- minima
- -
- localGPT
- -
Runtime
- minima
- -
- localGPT
- -
License
- minima
- MPL-2.0
- localGPT
- MIT
Last pushed
- minima
- Jan 22, 2026
- localGPT
- Aug 26, 2026
Categories
- minima
- Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving, Model Training
- localGPT
- Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- minima
- Slowing (36%)
- localGPT
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- minima
- 240d
- localGPT
- 13d
Open issues (now)
- minima
- 15
- localGPT
- 22
Stars delta
- minima
- +1 (30d)
- localGPT
- -7 (30d)
Open issues delta
- minima
- +1 (30d)
- localGPT
- -2 (30d)
Owner type
- minima
- Organization
- localGPT
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- minima
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- localGPT
- Published findings
Full report
- minima
- Trust report
- localGPT
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · minima: Node.js runtime · localGPT: Node.js runtime
Choose minima if…
- License: minima is MPL-2.0, localGPT is MIT.
- Tags unique to minima: ai, claude, custom-gpts, docker.
- Also covers Model Training.
- - Use Minima for full local control over sensitive data in high-security environments where on-premises deployments are essential.
When NOT to use minima
- - Avoid using Minima if your organization requires strict adherence to a cloud-only deployment strategy.
- - Do not choose Minima if you prefer tools that handle local file storage and security entirely through cloud services rather than on-premises configurations.
Choose localGPT if…
- License: localGPT is MIT, minima is MPL-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Installation is currently tested only on macOS, though instructions for other operating systems are partially provided..
- Tags unique to localGPT: docker-support, document-chat, gpt models, local-inference.
- localGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When absolute privacy is required since no data leaves the user's local device.
When NOT to use localGPT
- If you need to work across multiple devices seamlessly because localGPT requires installation on each device and does not synchronize state online.
- In scenarios requiring frequent updates or model tuning from a cloud service; localGPT relies solely on locally available models which do not auto-update.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (dmayboroda/minima) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (dmayboroda/minima) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (dmayboroda/minima) · observed Jan 22, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (PromtEngineer/localGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (PromtEngineer/localGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (PromtEngineer/localGPT) · observed Aug 26, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: minima 1.0k · localGPT 22k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between minima and localGPT?
- minima: On-premises conversational RAG with configurable containers. localGPT: Chat with your documents locally using GPT models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose minima over localGPT?
- Choose minima over localGPT when License: minima is MPL-2.0, localGPT is MIT; Tags unique to minima: ai, claude, custom-gpts, docker; Also covers Model Training; - Use Minima for full local control over sensitive data in high-security environments where on-premises deployments are essential.
- When should I choose localGPT over minima?
- Choose localGPT over minima when License: localGPT is MIT, minima is MPL-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Installation is currently tested only on macOS, though instructions for other operating systems are partially provided.; Tags unique to localGPT: docker-support, document-chat, gpt models, local-inference; localGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When absolute privacy is required since no data leaves the user's local device.
- When should I avoid minima?
- - Avoid using Minima if your organization requires strict adherence to a cloud-only deployment strategy. - Do not choose Minima if you prefer tools that handle local file storage and security entirely through cloud services rather than on-premises configurations.
- When should I avoid localGPT?
- If you need to work across multiple devices seamlessly because localGPT requires installation on each device and does not synchronize state online. In scenarios requiring frequent updates or model tuning from a cloud service; localGPT relies solely on locally available models which do not auto-update.
- Is minima or localGPT more popular on GitHub?
- localGPT has more GitHub stars (22,202 vs 1,049). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are minima and localGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (minima: MPL-2.0, localGPT: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to minima or localGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at minima alternatives and localGPT alternatives (minima markdown twin, localGPT 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, minima or localGPT?
- minima: Slowing. localGPT: 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 minima and localGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: minima trust report; localGPT trust report.