Comparison
UltraRAG vs quivr
Verdict
Pick UltraRAG if ultraRAG is a low-code framework for building retrieval-augmented generation pipelines with Python; pick quivr if 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.
Markdown twin · UltraRAG alternatives · quivr alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | UltraRAG | quivr |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Dormant (402d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2d · 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
- UltraRAG
- A Low-Code MCP Framework for Building Complex and Innovative RAG Pipelines
- quivr
- Opiniated RAG for integrating GenAI in your apps 🧠
Stars
- UltraRAG
- 5.7k
- quivr
- 39k
Forks
- UltraRAG
- 434
- quivr
- 3.7k
Open issues
- UltraRAG
- 25
- quivr
- 36
Language
- UltraRAG
- Python
- quivr
- Python
Adopt for
- UltraRAG
- UltraRAG is a low-code framework for building retrieval-augmented generation pipelines with Python.
- 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
- UltraRAG
- -
- quivr
- -
Runtime
- UltraRAG
- -
- quivr
- -
License
- UltraRAG
- Apache-2.0 license provides freedom with conditions for use, modification, and distribution.
- quivr
- Other
Last pushed
- UltraRAG
- Jul 19, 2026
- quivr
- Jul 9, 2025
Categories
- UltraRAG
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
- quivr
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- UltraRAG
- Very active (96%)
- quivr
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- UltraRAG
- 0d
- quivr
- 402d
Open issues (now)
- UltraRAG
- 25
- quivr
- 36
Stars delta
- UltraRAG
- Unknown
- quivr
- +188 (30d)
Open issues delta
- UltraRAG
- Unknown
- quivr
- +5 (30d)
Full report
- UltraRAG
- Trust report
- quivr
- Trust report
Typed relationship
UltraRAG alternative quivrQuivr is opinionated in creating RAG pipelines similarly to UltraRAG, making them competitive alternatives with differing approaches.
Shared compatibility
- Python · UltraRAG: Python runtime · quivr: Python runtime
Choose UltraRAG if…
- License: UltraRAG is Apache-2.0, quivr is Other.
- Quivr is opinionated in creating RAG pipelines similarly to UltraRAG, making them competitive alternatives with differing approaches.
- Tags unique to UltraRAG: deepseek, demo, easy, embedding.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- UltraRAG ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You require a straightforward setup with uv package manager or Docker support
When NOT to use UltraRAG
- Prefer tools that do not rely on specific package managers like uv
- Require more customization in pipeline creation beyond what low-code environments offer
Choose quivr if…
- License: quivr is Other, UltraRAG is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The pricing details for Quivr are currently unshared..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Quivr is opinionated in creating RAG pipelines similarly to UltraRAG, making them competitive alternatives with differing approaches.
- Tags unique to quivr: ai, api, chatbot, framework.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 (OpenBMB/UltraRAG) · observed Jul 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenBMB/UltraRAG) · observed Jul 19, 2026
- Last push (OpenBMB/UltraRAG) · observed Jul 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 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: UltraRAG 5.7k · quivr 39k (synced Jul 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between UltraRAG and quivr?
- UltraRAG: A Low-Code MCP Framework for Building Complex and Innovative RAG Pipelines. quivr: Opiniated RAG for integrating GenAI in your apps 🧠. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose UltraRAG over quivr?
- Choose UltraRAG over quivr when License: UltraRAG is Apache-2.0, quivr is Other; Quivr is opinionated in creating RAG pipelines similarly to UltraRAG, making them competitive alternatives with differing approaches; Tags unique to UltraRAG: deepseek, demo, easy, embedding; Also covers LLM Frameworks; UltraRAG ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You require a straightforward setup with uv package manager or Docker support.
- When should I choose quivr over UltraRAG?
- Choose quivr over UltraRAG when License: quivr is Other, UltraRAG is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The pricing details for Quivr are currently unshared.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Quivr is opinionated in creating RAG pipelines similarly to UltraRAG, making them competitive alternatives with differing approaches; Tags unique to quivr: ai, api, chatbot, framework; Also covers AI Agents; When you need a straightforward way to integrate GenAI functionalities without deep expertise in the underlying technologies.
- When should I avoid UltraRAG?
- Prefer tools that do not rely on specific package managers like uv Require more customization in pipeline creation beyond what low-code environments offer
- 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 UltraRAG or quivr more popular on GitHub?
- quivr has more GitHub stars (39,401 vs 5,652). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are UltraRAG and quivr open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (UltraRAG: Apache-2.0, quivr: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to UltraRAG or quivr?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at UltraRAG alternatives and quivr alternatives (UltraRAG 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, UltraRAG or quivr?
- UltraRAG: Very 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 UltraRAG and quivr?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: UltraRAG trust report; quivr trust report.