Comparison
parlor vs py-gpt
Verdict
Pick parlor if parlor is an all-in-one multimodal AI solution running entirely on device for real-time voice and vision interactions; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | parlor | py-gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (47d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 26, 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
- parlor
- On-device real-time multimodal AI for voice and vision
- py-gpt
- Desktop AI Assistant powered by multiple LLMs and various functionalities
Stars
- parlor
- 2.1k
- py-gpt
- 1.9k
Forks
- parlor
- 272
- py-gpt
- 344
Open issues
- parlor
- 1
- py-gpt
- 63
Language
- parlor
- Python
- py-gpt
- Python
Adopt for
- parlor
- Parlor is an all-in-one multimodal AI solution running entirely on device for real-time voice and vision interactions.
- py-gpt
- 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
- parlor
- -
- py-gpt
- -
Runtime
- parlor
- -
- py-gpt
- -
License
- parlor
- Apache-2.0
- py-gpt
- Other
Last pushed
- parlor
- Aug 3, 2026
- py-gpt
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- parlor
- Computer Vision, Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio
- py-gpt
- AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- parlor
- Steady (60%)
- py-gpt
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- parlor
- 47d
- py-gpt
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- parlor
- 1
- py-gpt
- 63
Stars delta
- parlor
- +154 (30d)
- py-gpt
- +49 (30d)
Open issues delta
- parlor
- -8 (30d)
- py-gpt
- +9 (30d)
Full report
- parlor
- Trust report
- py-gpt
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · parlor: Python runtime · py-gpt: Python runtime
Choose parlor if…
- License: parlor is Apache-2.0, py-gpt is Other.
- Tags unique to parlor: apple-silicon, gemma, kokoro, litert-lm.
- Need to run complex, interactive AI locally without relying on cloud services.
When NOT to use parlor
- Limited by Python 3.12 requirement and need for specialized hardware such as Apple Silicon.
- Insufficient ~3 GB RAM makes it unsuitable for environments with tight memory constraints.
Choose py-gpt if…
- License: py-gpt is Other, parlor is Apache-2.0.
- 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: ai-assistant, autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins.
- Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Model Training.
- You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions.
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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (fikrikarim/parlor) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (fikrikarim/parlor) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (fikrikarim/parlor) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (szczyglis-dev/py-gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (szczyglis-dev/py-gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (szczyglis-dev/py-gpt) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 26, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: parlor 2.1k · py-gpt 1.9k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between parlor and py-gpt?
- parlor: On-device real-time multimodal AI for voice and vision. 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 parlor over py-gpt?
- Choose parlor over py-gpt when License: parlor is Apache-2.0, py-gpt is Other; Tags unique to parlor: apple-silicon, gemma, kokoro, litert-lm; Need to run complex, interactive AI locally without relying on cloud services.
- When should I choose py-gpt over parlor?
- Choose py-gpt over parlor when License: py-gpt is Other, parlor is Apache-2.0; 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: ai-assistant, autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins; Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Model Training; You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions.
- When should I avoid parlor?
- Limited by Python 3.12 requirement and need for specialized hardware such as Apple Silicon. Insufficient ~3 GB RAM makes it unsuitable for environments with tight memory constraints.
- 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 parlor or py-gpt more popular on GitHub?
- parlor has more GitHub stars (2,068 vs 1,929). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are parlor and py-gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (parlor: Apache-2.0, py-gpt: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to parlor or py-gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at parlor alternatives and py-gpt alternatives (parlor markdown twin, py-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, parlor or py-gpt?
- parlor: Steady. 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 parlor and py-gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: parlor trust report; py-gpt trust report.