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khoj vs quivr

khoj (Your AI second brain) vs quivr (Opiniated RAG for integrating GenAI in your apps) - live GitHub stats and typed graph relationships, not marketing.

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khoj

khoj-ai/khoj

★ 36kpushed Jun 24, 2026

quivr

QuivrHQ/quivr

★ 39kpushed Jul 9, 2025

Tagline

khoj: Your AI second brain
quivr: Opiniated RAG for integrating GenAI in your apps

Stars

khoj: 36k
quivr: 39k

Forks

khoj: 2.3k
quivr: 3.7k

Open issues

khoj: 117
quivr: 29

Language

khoj: Python
quivr: Python

Adopt for

khoj: khoj is an AI application that extends personal capabilities via web searches or document retrieval, supporting self-hosting. It can integrate with various tools and formats.
quivr: Quivr is an opinionated RAG framework for integrating Generative AI into apps, emphasizing customizability and compatibility with multiple LLMs and vectorstores. It allows for quick setup and customization to meet varied

Persona

khoj: -
quivr: -

Runtime

khoj: -
quivr: -

License

khoj: AGPL-3.0
quivr: Other

Last pushed

khoj: Jun 24, 2026
quivr: Jul 9, 2025

	khoj	quivr
Tagline	Your AI second brain	Opiniated RAG for integrating GenAI in your apps
Stars	36k	39k
Forks	2.3k	3.7k
Open issues	117	29
Language	Python	Python
Adopt for	khoj is an AI application that extends personal capabilities via web searches or document retrieval, supporting self-hosting. It can integrate with various tools and formats.	Quivr is an opinionated RAG framework for integrating Generative AI into apps, emphasizing customizability and compatibility with multiple LLMs and vectorstores. It allows for quick setup and customization to meet varied
Persona	-	-
Runtime	-	-
License	AGPL-3.0	Other
Last pushed	Jun 24, 2026	Jul 9, 2025
Categories	AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving	Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance	Active (82%)	Slowing (36%)
Days since push	13d	363d
Open issues (now)	117	29
Full report	Trust report	Trust report
Typed relationship	khoj alternative quivrKhoj and Quivr both serve as personal AI assistants, positioning themselves as a user's second brain.

Choose khoj if…

License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, quivr is Other.
Pricing: khoj offers a free self-hosted version. For enterprise-level services with additional support options, pricing details can be found on their official website..
Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Python environment for self-hosting.; Can also be accessed via its cloud app without local setup..
Khoj and Quivr both serve as personal AI assistants, positioning themselves as a user's second brain.
Tags unique to khoj: assistant, chat, self-hosted, semantic-search.
Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving.
khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When you need to personalize your assistant by creating custom agents tailored to specific roles or tasks.

When NOT to use khoj

When requiring an out-of-the-box, no-setup-needed AI tool for all use cases as khoj has a significant setup process for full personalization and control.
If your primary need is solely image generation or simple document viewing without any customizations or smart notifications, since khoj's strengths lie in its extensive customization options and deep
automation capabilities.

GitHub Details

Choose quivr if…

License: quivr is Other, khoj is AGPL-3.0.
Khoj and Quivr both serve as personal AI assistants, positioning themselves as a user's second brain.
Tags unique to quivr: llm, rag, vector, api.
Also covers LLM Frameworks.
You need a customizable RAG solution that supports multiple types of files and can integrate easily with different LLMs.

When NOT to use quivr

If your application strictly demands a non-opinionated approach to RAG where every detail must be manually configured from scratch.
When you require proprietary or highly restricted licensing terms, as Quivr has a 'Other' license that may not align with these needs.
Your project is limited to only specific LLMs not compatible with Quivr's broad support, such as certain bespoke models not covered by its wide umbrella.

GitHub Details

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Common questions

What is the difference between khoj and quivr?: khoj: Your AI second brain. quivr: Opiniated RAG for integrating GenAI in your apps. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose khoj over quivr?: Choose khoj over quivr when License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, quivr is Other; Pricing: khoj offers a free self-hosted version. For enterprise-level services with additional support options, pricing details can be found on their official website.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Python environment for self-hosting.; Can also be accessed via its cloud app without local setup.; Khoj and Quivr both serve as personal AI assistants, positioning themselves as a user's second brain; Tags unique to khoj: assistant, chat, self-hosted, semantic-search; Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving; khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to personalize your assistant by creating custom agents tailored to specific roles or tasks.
When should I choose quivr over khoj?: Choose quivr over khoj when License: quivr is Other, khoj is AGPL-3.0; Khoj and Quivr both serve as personal AI assistants, positioning themselves as a user's second brain; Tags unique to quivr: llm, rag, vector, api; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You need a customizable RAG solution that supports multiple types of files and can integrate easily with different LLMs.
When should I avoid khoj?: When requiring an out-of-the-box, no-setup-needed AI tool for all use cases as khoj has a significant setup process for full personalization and control. If your primary need is solely image generation or simple document viewing without any customizations or smart notifications, since khoj's strengths lie in its extensive customization options and deep automation capabilities.
When should I avoid quivr?: If your application strictly demands a non-opinionated approach to RAG where every detail must be manually configured from scratch. When you require proprietary or highly restricted licensing terms, as Quivr has a 'Other' license that may not align with these needs. Your project is limited to only specific LLMs not compatible with Quivr's broad support, such as certain bespoke models not covered by its wide umbrella.
Is khoj or quivr more popular on GitHub?: quivr has more GitHub stars (39,190 vs 35,524). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are khoj and quivr open source?: Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (khoj: AGPL-3.0, quivr: Other).
Where can I find alternatives to khoj or quivr?: GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at /tools/khoj-ai-khoj/alternatives and /tools/quivrhq-quivr/alternatives (/tools/khoj-ai-khoj/alternatives.md, /tools/quivrhq-quivr/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 /compare/khoj-ai-khoj-vs-quivrhq-quivr.md mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
Which is better maintained, khoj or quivr?: khoj: Active. quivr: Slowing. 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 khoj and quivr?: GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: khoj: /tools/khoj-ai-khoj/trust; quivr: /tools/quivrhq-quivr/trust.