Comparison
khoj vs obsidian-Smart2Brain
Verdict
Pick khoj if khoj is a self-hosted AI assistant that supports integration with multiple LLMs, enabling users to build custom agents and conduct deep research using both web and local documents; pick obsidian-Smart2Brain if a TypeScript-based Obsidian plugin that enhances the note-taking platform by integrating a privacy-focused AI assistant. This integration supports embeddings and is compatible with frameworks like Ollama.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | khoj | obsidian-Smart2Brain |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (47d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- khoj
- Self-hostable AI second brain for personalized research and automation
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- An Obsidian plugin to interact with your privacy focused AI-Assistant
Stars
- khoj
- 37k
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 1.3k
Forks
- khoj
- 2.5k
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 119
Open issues
- khoj
- 150
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 32
Language
- khoj
- Python
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- khoj
- Khoj is a self-hosted AI assistant that supports integration with multiple LLMs, enabling users to build custom agents and conduct deep research using both web and local documents.
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- A TypeScript-based Obsidian plugin that enhances the note-taking platform by integrating a privacy-focused AI assistant. This integration supports embeddings and is compatible with frameworks like Ollama.
Persona
- khoj
- -
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -
Runtime
- khoj
- -
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -
License
- khoj
- Khoj is licensed under AGPL-3.0, which means it is free to use, modify, and distribute, but any derivative works must also be released under the same license.
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- MIT
Last pushed
- khoj
- Aug 2, 2026
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- khoj
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- khoj
- Steady (60%)
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- khoj
- 47d
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- khoj
- 150
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 32
Stars delta
- khoj
- +887 (30d)
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- +80 (30d)
Open issues delta
- khoj
- +17 (30d)
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -11 (30d)
Full report
- khoj
- Trust report
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Trust report
Choose khoj if…
- khoj is primarily Python; obsidian-Smart2Brain is TypeScript.
- License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT.
- Pricing: Khoj is free to use, but users may incur costs related to hosting and the LLMs they choose to integrate..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Khoj requires Docker for setup and operation.; Users must have a Python environment and the necessary dependencies installed..
- Tags unique to khoj: agent, assistant, chat, emacs.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a self-hosted solution for personalized research and automation that can integrate with a variety of LLMs, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral.
When NOT to use khoj
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting, Khoj may not be the best fit.
- Khoj might not be ideal if you are seeking a tool that does not support a wide range of LLMs and requires a more specialized integration.
- If your research and automation needs are simple and do not require deep integration with local documents or web sources, a more straightforward tool might be more appropriate.
Choose obsidian-Smart2Brain if…
- obsidian-Smart2Brain is primarily TypeScript; khoj is Python.
- License: obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT, khoj is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to obsidian-Smart2Brain: embeddings, obsidian-md, ollama, rag.
- You are using Obsidian for note-taking and want to enhance your digital knowledge repository in a privacy-conscious manner, leveraging smart interaction features.
When NOT to use obsidian-Smart2Brain
- You require real-time updates from public AI services like ChatGPT directly within your notes, as Smart2Brain emphasizes a private AI experience.
- If your workflow does not involve managing extensive digital knowledge repositories or if you do not use Obsidian for note-taking purposes.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: khoj 37k · obsidian-Smart2Brain 1.3k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between khoj and obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- khoj: Self-hostable AI second brain for personalized research and automation. obsidian-Smart2Brain: An Obsidian plugin to interact with your privacy focused AI-Assistant. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose khoj over obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- Choose khoj over obsidian-Smart2Brain when khoj is primarily Python; obsidian-Smart2Brain is TypeScript; License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT; Pricing: Khoj is free to use, but users may incur costs related to hosting and the LLMs they choose to integrate.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Khoj requires Docker for setup and operation.; Users must have a Python environment and the necessary dependencies installed.; Tags unique to khoj: agent, assistant, chat, emacs; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving, Model Training; khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a self-hosted solution for personalized research and automation that can integrate with a variety of LLMs, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral.
- When should I choose obsidian-Smart2Brain over khoj?
- Choose obsidian-Smart2Brain over khoj when obsidian-Smart2Brain is primarily TypeScript; khoj is Python; License: obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT, khoj is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to obsidian-Smart2Brain: embeddings, obsidian-md, ollama, rag; You are using Obsidian for note-taking and want to enhance your digital knowledge repository in a privacy-conscious manner, leveraging smart interaction features.
- When should I avoid khoj?
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting, Khoj may not be the best fit. Khoj might not be ideal if you are seeking a tool that does not support a wide range of LLMs and requires a more specialized integration. If your research and automation needs are simple and do not require deep integration with local documents or web sources, a more straightforward tool might be more appropriate.
- When should I avoid obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- You require real-time updates from public AI services like ChatGPT directly within your notes, as Smart2Brain emphasizes a private AI experience. If your workflow does not involve managing extensive digital knowledge repositories or if you do not use Obsidian for note-taking purposes.
- Is khoj or obsidian-Smart2Brain more popular on GitHub?
- khoj has more GitHub stars (37,399 vs 1,284). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are khoj and obsidian-Smart2Brain open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (khoj: AGPL-3.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to khoj or obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at khoj alternatives and obsidian-Smart2Brain alternatives (khoj markdown twin, obsidian-Smart2Brain 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 obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- khoj: Steady. obsidian-Smart2Brain: 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 khoj and obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: khoj trust report; obsidian-Smart2Brain trust report.