--- title: "eclaire vs py-gpt" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/eclaire-labs-eclaire-vs-szczyglis-dev-py-gpt" tools: ["eclaire-labs-eclaire", "szczyglis-dev-py-gpt"] --- # eclaire vs py-gpt *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick eclaire if eclaire is a local-first, self-hosted AI assistant designed for private data management and task automation; pick py-gpt if pyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. [eclaire](https://eclaire.co) reports 923 GitHub stars, 95 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed May 14, 2026. [py-gpt](https://pygpt.net) has 1.9k stars, 344 forks, and 63 open issues, last pushed Sep 19, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [eclaire's repository](https://github.com/eclaire-labs/eclaire) and [py-gpt's repository](https://github.com/szczyglis-dev/py-gpt). | | [eclaire](/tools/eclaire-labs-eclaire.md) | [py-gpt](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Local-first self-hosted AI assistant for data and task management | Desktop AI Assistant powered by multiple LLMs and various functionalities | | Stars | 923 | 1,929 | | Forks | 95 | 344 | | Open issues | 2 | 63 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | Adopt for | Eclaire is a local-first, self-hosted AI assistant designed for private data management and task automation. | PyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Eclaire is available under the MIT License, permitting free modification and distribution while providing disclaimers on warranties. | Other | | Categories | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval | AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [eclaire](/tools/eclaire-labs-eclaire.md) | [py-gpt](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 128d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 2 | 63 | | Stars delta | +28 (30d) | +49 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +1 (30d) | +9 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/eclaire-labs-eclaire/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: eclaire - **Requirements:** Self-hosting setup will vary depending on user's local server capabilities. - **Adopt for:** Eclaire is a local-first, self-hosted AI assistant designed for private data management and task automation. - **License detail:** Eclaire is available under the MIT License, permitting free modification and distribution while providing disclaimers on warranties. ## Decision facts: py-gpt - **Requirements:** PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used. - **Adopt for:** PyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. ## Choose when ### Choose eclaire if… - eclaire is primarily TypeScript; py-gpt is Python. - License: eclaire is MIT, py-gpt is Other. - Requirements: Self-hosting setup will vary depending on user's local server capabilities.. - Tags unique to eclaire: document-processing, local-first, note-taking, self-hosted. - When you require a privately managed environment for all your notes and documents since Eclaire stores everything locally without sending it to the cloud. ### Choose py-gpt if… - py-gpt is primarily Python; eclaire is TypeScript. - License: py-gpt is Other, eclaire is MIT. - Requirements: PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used.. - Tags unique to py-gpt: autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins, image-generation. - Also covers Computer Vision, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio. - You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions. ## When NOT to use eclaire - When you do not want to manage server infrastructure for running the Eclaire software since it requires self-hosting capabilities and ongoing maintenance. - If your use case demands connectivity and synchronization across multiple devices over different networks, as Eclaire's local-first model might introduce limitations in accessibility. ## When NOT to use py-gpt - Your environment lacks consistent internet connectivity since PyGPT relies on it for API connections with some of its models like GPT-5, GPT-4. - The project requires a proprietary model that is not supported or easily integrated without significant development efforts into PyGPT's framework. - You cannot obtain an OpenAI API key, which is needed to utilize certain language models like Claude and Gemini included in the tool. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between eclaire and py-gpt? eclaire: Local-first self-hosted AI assistant for data and task management. py-gpt: Desktop AI Assistant powered by multiple LLMs and various functionalities. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose eclaire over py-gpt? Choose eclaire over py-gpt when eclaire is primarily TypeScript; py-gpt is Python; License: eclaire is MIT, py-gpt is Other; Requirements: Self-hosting setup will vary depending on user's local server capabilities.; Tags unique to eclaire: document-processing, local-first, note-taking, self-hosted; When you require a privately managed environment for all your notes and documents since Eclaire stores everything locally without sending it to the cloud. ### When should I choose py-gpt over eclaire? Choose py-gpt over eclaire when py-gpt is primarily Python; eclaire is TypeScript; License: py-gpt is Other, eclaire is MIT; Requirements: PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used.; Tags unique to py-gpt: autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins, image-generation; Also covers Computer Vision, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio; You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions. ### When should I avoid eclaire? When you do not want to manage server infrastructure for running the Eclaire software since it requires self-hosting capabilities and ongoing maintenance. If your use case demands connectivity and synchronization across multiple devices over different networks, as Eclaire's local-first model might introduce limitations in accessibility. ### When should I avoid py-gpt? Your environment lacks consistent internet connectivity since PyGPT relies on it for API connections with some of its models like GPT-5, GPT-4. The project requires a proprietary model that is not supported or easily integrated without significant development efforts into PyGPT's framework. You cannot obtain an OpenAI API key, which is needed to utilize certain language models like Claude and Gemini included in the tool. ### Is eclaire or py-gpt more popular on GitHub? py-gpt has more GitHub stars (1,929 vs 923). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are eclaire and py-gpt open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (eclaire: MIT, py-gpt: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to eclaire or py-gpt? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [eclaire alternatives](/tools/eclaire-labs-eclaire/alternatives) and [py-gpt alternatives](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/alternatives) ([eclaire markdown twin](/tools/eclaire-labs-eclaire/alternatives.md), [py-gpt markdown twin](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/eclaire-labs-eclaire-vs-szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, eclaire or py-gpt? eclaire: Slowing. py-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 eclaire and py-gpt? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [eclaire trust report](/tools/eclaire-labs-eclaire/trust); [py-gpt trust report](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=eclaire-labs-eclaire`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=eclaire-labs-eclaire) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_