Comparison
khoj vs quivr
Verdict
Pick khoj if khoj is a self-hostable AI tool that functions as an assistant able to extract information from the web or user documents for deep research tasks. It supports various local and online language models (LLMs) like GPT, LLa; pick quivr if quivr is an opinionated RAG tool that simplifies GenAI integration into applications, supporting multiple LLMs and vector.
Markdown twin · khoj alternatives · quivr alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | khoj | quivr |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (14d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (402d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- khoj
- Your AI second brain. Self-hostable.
- quivr
- Opiniated RAG for integrating GenAI in your apps 🧠
Stars
- khoj
- 37k
- quivr
- 39k
Forks
- khoj
- 2.4k
- quivr
- 3.7k
Open issues
- khoj
- 133
- quivr
- 36
Language
- khoj
- Python
- quivr
- Python
Adopt for
- khoj
- khoj is a self-hostable AI tool that functions as an assistant able to extract information from the web or user documents for deep research tasks. It supports various local and online language models (LLMs) like GPT, LLa
- quivr
- Quivr is an opinionated RAG tool that simplifies GenAI integration into applications, supporting multiple LLMs and vector stores. Its framework allows for customization to fit various product needs.
Persona
- khoj
- -
- quivr
- -
Runtime
- khoj
- -
- quivr
- -
License
- khoj
- khoj is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0), which entails users must make source code available if they run modified versions of khoj on a network and allow others
- quivr
- Other
Last pushed
- khoj
- Aug 2, 2026
- quivr
- Jul 9, 2025
Categories
- khoj
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Model Training
- quivr
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- khoj
- Active (82%)
- quivr
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- khoj
- 14d
- quivr
- 402d
Open issues (now)
- khoj
- 133
- quivr
- 36
Stars delta
- khoj
- +702 (30d)
- quivr
- +188 (30d)
Open issues delta
- khoj
- +14 (30d)
- quivr
- +5 (30d)
Full report
- khoj
- Trust report
- quivr
- Trust report
Typed relationship
Choose khoj if…
- License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, quivr is Other.
- Pricing: khoj provides free access to its core functionalities, but certain high-tier features might be subject to premium licensing..
- Both Quivr and khoj aim to serve as an AI second brain, integrating generative AI into applications for personalized assistance.
- Tags unique to khoj: agent, assistant, chat, llm.
- Also covers Developer Tools, Model Training.
- khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You're looking to build custom agents for specific tasks, making it ideal if you require a tool with high customization options.
When NOT to use khoj
- When you need real-time responses where latency needs to be minimized, since self-hosting might introduce delays.
- If you prefer cloud-based solutions for maintenance and scaling purposes without managing your own servers, khoj may not be the best option.
Choose quivr if…
- License: quivr is Other, khoj is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: The pricing details for Quivr are currently unshared..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Both Quivr and khoj aim to serve as an AI second brain, integrating generative AI into applications for personalized assistance.
- Tags unique to quivr: api, chatbot, framework, vector.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When you need a straightforward way to integrate GenAI functionalities without deep expertise in the underlying technologies
When NOT to use quivr
- When the need arises for a tool that provides extensive control over every aspect of the RAG setup due to Quivr's opinionated nature
- For organizations that require integration with very niche or non-supported LLMs and vector stores not mentioned in Quivr’s framework
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (QuivrHQ/quivr) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (QuivrHQ/quivr) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (QuivrHQ/quivr) · observed Jul 9, 2025
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: khoj 37k · quivr 39k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between khoj and quivr?
- khoj: Your AI second brain. Self-hostable.. 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 provides free access to its core functionalities, but certain high-tier features might be subject to premium licensing.; Both Quivr and khoj aim to serve as an AI second brain, integrating generative AI into applications for personalized assistance; Tags unique to khoj: agent, assistant, chat, llm; Also covers Developer Tools, Model Training; khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You're looking to build custom agents for specific tasks, making it ideal if you require a tool with high customization options.
- When should I choose quivr over khoj?
- Choose quivr over khoj when License: quivr is Other, khoj is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: The pricing details for Quivr are currently unshared.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Both Quivr and khoj aim to serve as an AI second brain, integrating generative AI into applications for personalized assistance; Tags unique to quivr: api, chatbot, framework, vector; Also covers Data & Retrieval; When you need a straightforward way to integrate GenAI functionalities without deep expertise in the underlying technologies.
- When should I avoid khoj?
- When you need real-time responses where latency needs to be minimized, since self-hosting might introduce delays. If you prefer cloud-based solutions for maintenance and scaling purposes without managing your own servers, khoj may not be the best option.
- When should I avoid quivr?
- When the need arises for a tool that provides extensive control over every aspect of the RAG setup due to Quivr's opinionated nature For organizations that require integration with very niche or non-supported LLMs and vector stores not mentioned in Quivr’s framework
- Is khoj or quivr more popular on GitHub?
- quivr has more GitHub stars (39,401 vs 36,512). 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 khoj alternatives and quivr alternatives (khoj markdown twin, quivr 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, khoj or quivr?
- khoj: Active. quivr: 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 khoj and quivr?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: khoj trust report; quivr trust report.