Comparison
eko vs gpt4all
Verdict
Pick eko when eko is primarily TypeScript; gpt4all is C++; pick gpt4all when gpt4all is primarily C++; eko is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | eko | gpt4all |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (130d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (409d 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
- eko
- Eko (Eko Keeps Operating) - Build Production-ready Agentic Workflow with Natural Language - eko.fellou.ai
- gpt4all
- GPT4All: Run Local LLMs on Any Device. Open-source and available for commercial use.
Stars
- eko
- 4.9k
- gpt4all
- 77k
Forks
- eko
- 440
- gpt4all
- 8.3k
Open issues
- eko
- 11
- gpt4all
- 768
Language
- eko
- TypeScript
- gpt4all
- C++
Adopt for
- eko
- -
- gpt4all
- -
Persona
- eko
- -
- gpt4all
- -
Runtime
- eko
- -
- gpt4all
- -
License
- eko
- MIT
- gpt4all
- MIT
Last pushed
- eko
- Mar 3, 2026
- gpt4all
- May 27, 2025
Categories
- eko
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- gpt4all
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- eko
- Slowing (36%)
- gpt4all
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- eko
- 130d
- gpt4all
- 409d
Open issues (now)
- eko
- 11
- gpt4all
- 768
Full report
- eko
- Trust report
- gpt4all
- Trust report
Choose eko if…
- eko is primarily TypeScript; gpt4all is C++.
- Tags unique to eko: agents, agentic-framework, agentic-workflow, browser-automation.
- Also covers AI Agents.
When NOT to use eko
- Last GitHub push was 130 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 3, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on eko.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose gpt4all if…
- gpt4all is primarily C++; eko is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to gpt4all: ai-chat, c++, llm-inference.
- More GitHub stars (77k vs 4.9k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use gpt4all
- Last GitHub push was 410 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 27, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on gpt4all.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (FellouAI/eko) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (FellouAI/eko) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (FellouAI/eko) · observed Mar 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (nomic-ai/gpt4all) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (nomic-ai/gpt4all) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (nomic-ai/gpt4all) · observed May 27, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: eko 4.9k · gpt4all 77k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between eko and gpt4all?
- eko: Eko (Eko Keeps Operating) - Build Production-ready Agentic Workflow with Natural Language - eko.fellou.ai. gpt4all: GPT4All: Run Local LLMs on Any Device. Open-source and available for commercial use.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose eko over gpt4all?
- Choose eko over gpt4all when eko is primarily TypeScript; gpt4all is C++; Tags unique to eko: agents, agentic-framework, agentic-workflow, browser-automation; Also covers AI Agents.
- When should I choose gpt4all over eko?
- Choose gpt4all over eko when gpt4all is primarily C++; eko is TypeScript; Tags unique to gpt4all: ai-chat, c++, llm-inference; More GitHub stars (77k vs 4.9k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid eko?
- Last GitHub push was 130 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 3, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on eko. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid gpt4all?
- Last GitHub push was 410 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 27, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on gpt4all. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is eko or gpt4all more popular on GitHub?
- gpt4all has more GitHub stars (77,386 vs 4,937). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are eko and gpt4all open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (eko: MIT, gpt4all: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to eko or gpt4all?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at eko alternatives and gpt4all alternatives (eko markdown twin, gpt4all 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, eko or gpt4all?
- eko: Slowing. gpt4all: Dormant. 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 eko and gpt4all?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: eko trust report; gpt4all trust report.