--- title: "LLocalSearch vs quelmap" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/nilsherzig-llocalsearch-vs-quelmap-inc-quelmap" tools: ["nilsherzig-llocalsearch", "quelmap-inc-quelmap"] --- # LLocalSearch vs quelmap *GraphCanon updated Aug 13, 2026* ## Verdict Pick LLocalSearch if lLocalSearch is a locally-running search engine that leverages language model agents to find answers without needing external API keys; pick quelmap if quelmap is an open-source tool designed for performing data analysis locally utilizing AI agents. [LLocalSearch](https://github.com/nilsherzig/LLocalSearch) reports 6.0k GitHub stars, 364 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Mar 24, 2026. [quelmap](https://quelmap.com) has 202 stars, 20 forks, and 4 open issues, last pushed Oct 20, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [LLocalSearch's repository](https://github.com/nilsherzig/LLocalSearch) and [quelmap's repository](https://github.com/quelmap-inc/quelmap). | | [LLocalSearch](/tools/nilsherzig-llocalsearch.md) | [quelmap](/tools/quelmap-inc-quelmap.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Locally running search aggregator using LLM Agents | Open Source Local Data Analysis Assistant | | Stars | 5,955 | 202 | | Forks | 364 | 20 | | Open issues | 58 | 4 | | Language | Go | TypeScript | | Adopt for | LLocalSearch is a locally-running search engine that leverages language model agents to find answers without needing external API keys. | Quelmap is an open-source tool designed for performing data analysis locally utilizing AI agents. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | The tool is released under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for extensive use including modification and redistribution with proper attribution. | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [LLocalSearch](/tools/nilsherzig-llocalsearch.md) | [quelmap](/tools/quelmap-inc-quelmap.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 136d | 296d | | Archived on GitHub | Yes | No | | Open issues (now) | 58 | 4 | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/nilsherzig-llocalsearch/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/quelmap-inc-quelmap/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: LLocalSearch - **Pricing:** freemium - Free to use, but customization or complex setups may require additional expertise - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker - **Adopt for:** LLocalSearch is a locally-running search engine that leverages language model agents to find answers without needing external API keys. - **License detail:** The tool is released under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for extensive use including modification and redistribution with proper attribution. ## Decision facts: quelmap - **Adopt for:** Quelmap is an open-source tool designed for performing data analysis locally utilizing AI agents. ## Choose when ### Choose LLocalSearch if… - LLocalSearch is primarily Go; quelmap is TypeScript. - Pricing: Free to use, but customization or complex setups may require additional expertise. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker. - Tags unique to LLocalSearch: agent-based-search, docker-supported, language-models, llm. - When you prefer local processing for privacy reasons ### Choose quelmap if… - quelmap is primarily TypeScript; LLocalSearch is Go. - Tags unique to quelmap: data-analysis, local-ai-agents, open-source. - Use Quelmap when you require an open-source solution for local data analysis with the support of AI functionalities. ## When NOT to use LLocalSearch - In environments where cloud-based solutions are mandatory due to company policies - If real-time responses are required as LLocalSearch might have latency issues depending on local resources - For users who prefer simple installations without setting up a local Docker environment ## When NOT to use quelmap - Avoid using Quelmap in scenarios where a closed-source, fully-supported commercial tool is preferred for data analysis tasks. - Do not use Quelmap if you do not have the technical capability to make modifications or troubleshoot an open-source project. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between LLocalSearch and quelmap? LLocalSearch: Locally running search aggregator using LLM Agents. quelmap: Open Source Local Data Analysis Assistant. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose LLocalSearch over quelmap? Choose LLocalSearch over quelmap when LLocalSearch is primarily Go; quelmap is TypeScript; Pricing: Free to use, but customization or complex setups may require additional expertise; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Tags unique to LLocalSearch: agent-based-search, docker-supported, language-models, llm; When you prefer local processing for privacy reasons. ### When should I choose quelmap over LLocalSearch? Choose quelmap over LLocalSearch when quelmap is primarily TypeScript; LLocalSearch is Go; Tags unique to quelmap: data-analysis, local-ai-agents, open-source; Use Quelmap when you require an open-source solution for local data analysis with the support of AI functionalities. ### When should I avoid LLocalSearch? In environments where cloud-based solutions are mandatory due to company policies If real-time responses are required as LLocalSearch might have latency issues depending on local resources For users who prefer simple installations without setting up a local Docker environment ### When should I avoid quelmap? Avoid using Quelmap in scenarios where a closed-source, fully-supported commercial tool is preferred for data analysis tasks. Do not use Quelmap if you do not have the technical capability to make modifications or troubleshoot an open-source project. ### Is LLocalSearch or quelmap more popular on GitHub? LLocalSearch has more GitHub stars (5,955 vs 202). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are LLocalSearch and quelmap open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LLocalSearch: Apache-2.0, quelmap: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to LLocalSearch or quelmap? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [LLocalSearch alternatives](/tools/nilsherzig-llocalsearch/alternatives) and [quelmap alternatives](/tools/quelmap-inc-quelmap/alternatives) ([LLocalSearch markdown twin](/tools/nilsherzig-llocalsearch/alternatives.md), [quelmap markdown twin](/tools/quelmap-inc-quelmap/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 [this comparison](/compare/nilsherzig-llocalsearch-vs-quelmap-inc-quelmap.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, LLocalSearch or quelmap? LLocalSearch: Archived. quelmap: 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 LLocalSearch and quelmap? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [LLocalSearch trust report](/tools/nilsherzig-llocalsearch/trust); [quelmap trust report](/tools/quelmap-inc-quelmap/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=nilsherzig-llocalsearch`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=nilsherzig-llocalsearch) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_