Comparison
neuron-ai vs catai
Verdict
Pick neuron-ai if neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents; pick catai if catai, an AI assistant framework built for local deployment with Node.js, offers developers using TypeScript the ability to create and deploy AI agents through.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | neuron-ai | catai |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (269d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · 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
- neuron-ai
- Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP
- catai
- Run AI assistant locally with Node.js
Stars
- neuron-ai
- 2.0k
- catai
- 498
Forks
- neuron-ai
- 228
- catai
- 39
Open issues
- neuron-ai
- 9
- catai
- 2
Language
- neuron-ai
- PHP
- catai
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- neuron-ai
- Neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents.
- catai
- catai, an AI assistant framework built for local deployment with Node.js, offers developers using TypeScript the ability to create and deploy AI agents through a simple API.
Persona
- neuron-ai
- -
- catai
- -
Runtime
- neuron-ai
- -
- catai
- -
License
- neuron-ai
- MIT
- catai
- MIT
Last pushed
- neuron-ai
- Jul 21, 2026
- catai
- Nov 16, 2025
Categories
- neuron-ai
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- catai
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- neuron-ai
- Very active (96%)
- catai
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- neuron-ai
- 0d
- catai
- 269d
Open issues (now)
- neuron-ai
- 9
- catai
- 2
Full report
- neuron-ai
- Trust report
- catai
- Trust report
Choose neuron-ai if…
- neuron-ai is primarily PHP; catai is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, agentic-ai, llm-inference, php.
- neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack.
When NOT to use neuron-ai
- If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations.
- When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design.
- If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently.
Choose catai if…
- catai is primarily TypeScript; neuron-ai is PHP.
- Tags unique to catai: ai-assistant, chatbot, ggmlv3, llama-cpp.
- - When aiming to deploy a local AI assistant without reliance on cloud-based services; catai is ideal due to its focus on node-llama-cpp integration, allowing for robust offline capabilities.
When NOT to use catai
- - For environments that strictly prohibit or limit Node.js operations on the server side, as catai is engineered to run locally via Node.js only.
- - If seeking a cloud-based AI deployment solution that does not require local setup, since catai focuses solely on providing local AI capabilities through an easy-to-use API.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Last push (neuron-core/neuron-ai) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (withcatai/catai) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (withcatai/catai) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (withcatai/catai) · observed Nov 16, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: neuron-ai 2.0k · catai 498 (synced Jul 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between neuron-ai and catai?
- neuron-ai: Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP. catai: Run AI assistant locally with Node.js. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose neuron-ai over catai?
- Choose neuron-ai over catai when neuron-ai is primarily PHP; catai is TypeScript; Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, agentic-ai, llm-inference, php; neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack.
- When should I choose catai over neuron-ai?
- Choose catai over neuron-ai when catai is primarily TypeScript; neuron-ai is PHP; Tags unique to catai: ai-assistant, chatbot, ggmlv3, llama-cpp; - When aiming to deploy a local AI assistant without reliance on cloud-based services; catai is ideal due to its focus on node-llama-cpp integration, allowing for robust offline capabilities.
- When should I avoid neuron-ai?
- If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations. When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design. If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently.
- When should I avoid catai?
- - For environments that strictly prohibit or limit Node.js operations on the server side, as catai is engineered to run locally via Node.js only. - If seeking a cloud-based AI deployment solution that does not require local setup, since catai focuses solely on providing local AI capabilities through an easy-to-use API.
- Is neuron-ai or catai more popular on GitHub?
- neuron-ai has more GitHub stars (2,021 vs 498). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are neuron-ai and catai open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (neuron-ai: MIT, catai: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to neuron-ai or catai?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at neuron-ai alternatives and catai alternatives (neuron-ai markdown twin, catai 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, neuron-ai or catai?
- neuron-ai: Very active. catai: 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 neuron-ai and catai?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: neuron-ai trust report; catai trust report.