Comparison
gpt4all vs tome
Verdict
Pick gpt4all when gpt4all is primarily C++; tome is Svelte; pick tome when tome is primarily Svelte; gpt4all is C++.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt4all | tome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (409d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (267d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- gpt4all
- Run Local LLMs on Any Device
- tome
- a magical LLM desktop client that makes it easy for *anyone* to use LLMs and MCP
Stars
- gpt4all
- 77k
- tome
- 625
Forks
- gpt4all
- 8.3k
- tome
- 45
Open issues
- gpt4all
- 768
- tome
- 15
Language
- gpt4all
- C++
- tome
- Svelte
Adopt for
- gpt4all
- GPT4All is an open-source project designed to facilitate the local deployment of large language models (LLMs). It supports commercial usage with a permissive MIT license and is implemented in C++.
- tome
- -
Persona
- gpt4all
- -
- tome
- -
Runtime
- gpt4all
- -
- tome
- -
License
- gpt4all
- MIT
- tome
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- gpt4all
- May 27, 2025
- tome
- Oct 20, 2025
Categories
- gpt4all
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- tome
- Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt4all
- Dormant (18%)
- tome
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- gpt4all
- 409d
- tome
- 267d
Open issues (now)
- gpt4all
- 768
- tome
- 15
Full report
- gpt4all
- Trust report
- tome
- Trust report
Choose gpt4all if…
- gpt4all is primarily C++; tome is Svelte.
- License: gpt4all is MIT, tome is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to gpt4all: ai-chat, llm-inference.
- - When you require on-device inference capabilities without reliance on cloud services.
When NOT to use gpt4all
- - In environments strictly requiring models supported by mainstream frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, as GPT4All focuses on its standalone implementation.
- - When the project demands seamless integration with popular cloud infrastructures that don't align well with local deployments.
Choose tome if…
- tome is primarily Svelte; gpt4all is C++.
- License: tome is Apache-2.0, gpt4all is MIT.
- Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm, llm-client, llms.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
When NOT to use tome
- Last GitHub push was 267 days ago (slowing maintenance, Oct 20, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on tome.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (nomic-ai/gpt4all) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (nomic-ai/gpt4all) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (nomic-ai/gpt4all) · observed May 27, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (runebookai/tome) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (runebookai/tome) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (runebookai/tome) · observed Oct 20, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt4all 77k · tome 625 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt4all and tome?
- gpt4all: Run Local LLMs on Any Device. tome: a magical LLM desktop client that makes it easy for *anyone* to use LLMs and MCP. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt4all over tome?
- Choose gpt4all over tome when gpt4all is primarily C++; tome is Svelte; License: gpt4all is MIT, tome is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to gpt4all: ai-chat, llm-inference; - When you require on-device inference capabilities without reliance on cloud services.
- When should I choose tome over gpt4all?
- Choose tome over gpt4all when tome is primarily Svelte; gpt4all is C++; License: tome is Apache-2.0, gpt4all is MIT; Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm, llm-client, llms; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I avoid gpt4all?
- - In environments strictly requiring models supported by mainstream frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, as GPT4All focuses on its standalone implementation. - When the project demands seamless integration with popular cloud infrastructures that don't align well with local deployments.
- When should I avoid tome?
- Last GitHub push was 267 days ago (slowing maintenance, Oct 20, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on tome. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is gpt4all or tome more popular on GitHub?
- gpt4all has more GitHub stars (77,386 vs 625). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt4all and tome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt4all: MIT, tome: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt4all or tome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt4all alternatives and tome alternatives (gpt4all markdown twin, tome 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, gpt4all or tome?
- gpt4all: Dormant. tome: 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 gpt4all and tome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt4all trust report; tome trust report.