--- title: "locally-uncensored vs py-gpt" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored-vs-szczyglis-dev-py-gpt" tools: ["purpledoubled-locally-uncensored", "szczyglis-dev-py-gpt"] --- # locally-uncensored vs py-gpt *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick locally-uncensored if locally-uncensored is a TypeScript-based desktop app providing uncensored AI functionalities including chat, agent mode, and content generation without Docker dependency; pick py-gpt if pyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. [locally-uncensored](https://locallyuncensored.com) reports 1.7k GitHub stars, 268 forks, and 9 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [py-gpt](https://pygpt.net) has 1.9k stars, 344 forks, and 63 open issues, last pushed Sep 19, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [locally-uncensored's repository](https://github.com/PurpleDoubleD/locally-uncensored) and [py-gpt's repository](https://github.com/szczyglis-dev/py-gpt). | | [locally-uncensored](/tools/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored.md) | [py-gpt](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Uncensored local AI desktop app for chat, agent mode, image and video generation | Desktop AI Assistant powered by multiple LLMs and various functionalities | | Stars | 1,721 | 1,929 | | Forks | 268 | 344 | | Open issues | 9 | 63 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | Adopt for | locally-uncensored is a TypeScript-based desktop app providing uncensored AI functionalities including chat, agent mode, and content generation without Docker dependency. | PyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Other | Other | | Categories | AI Agents, Computer Vision, Model Training | AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training, Speech & Audio | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [locally-uncensored](/tools/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored.md) | [py-gpt](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 1d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 9 | 63 | | Stars delta | +670 (30d) | +49 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +9 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: locally-uncensored - **Adopt for:** locally-uncensored is a TypeScript-based desktop app providing uncensored AI functionalities including chat, agent mode, and content generation without Docker dependency. ## Decision facts: py-gpt - **Requirements:** PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used. - **Adopt for:** PyGPT is a versatile desktop AI assistant that integrates multiple large language models and offers extensive capabilities ranging from chat support to speech synthesis and image generation. ## Choose when ### Choose locally-uncensored if… - locally-uncensored is primarily TypeScript; py-gpt is Python. - Tags unique to locally-uncensored: agent-mode, local-ai, privacy, self-hosted. - When you need to run AI models locally without internet connectivity due to data sensitivity or offline requirements ### Choose py-gpt if… - py-gpt is primarily Python; locally-uncensored is TypeScript. - Requirements: PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used.. - Tags unique to py-gpt: ai-assistant, autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins. - Also covers Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio. - You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions. ## When NOT to use locally-uncensored - If you are looking for a tool with a wider variety of language model integrations beyond TypeScript and ComfyUI - When the requirement is to have a more extensive feature set or support for additional AI functionalities not covered by locally-uncensored ## When NOT to use py-gpt - Your environment lacks consistent internet connectivity since PyGPT relies on it for API connections with some of its models like GPT-5, GPT-4. - The project requires a proprietary model that is not supported or easily integrated without significant development efforts into PyGPT's framework. - You cannot obtain an OpenAI API key, which is needed to utilize certain language models like Claude and Gemini included in the tool. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between locally-uncensored and py-gpt? locally-uncensored: Uncensored local AI desktop app for chat, agent mode, image and video generation. py-gpt: Desktop AI Assistant powered by multiple LLMs and various functionalities. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose locally-uncensored over py-gpt? Choose locally-uncensored over py-gpt when locally-uncensored is primarily TypeScript; py-gpt is Python; Tags unique to locally-uncensored: agent-mode, local-ai, privacy, self-hosted; When you need to run AI models locally without internet connectivity due to data sensitivity or offline requirements. ### When should I choose py-gpt over locally-uncensored? Choose py-gpt over locally-uncensored when py-gpt is primarily Python; locally-uncensored is TypeScript; Requirements: PyGPT can operate with a local model (Llama3) without an internet connection or OpenAI API key.; Operating PyGPT may be computationally intensive based on the specific plugins and integrations used.; Tags unique to py-gpt: ai-assistant, autonomous-agent, chatbot, custom-plugins; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio; You need an integrated tool for multitasking with AI capabilities such as voice, vision, and text interactions. ### When should I avoid locally-uncensored? If you are looking for a tool with a wider variety of language model integrations beyond TypeScript and ComfyUI When the requirement is to have a more extensive feature set or support for additional AI functionalities not covered by locally-uncensored ### When should I avoid py-gpt? Your environment lacks consistent internet connectivity since PyGPT relies on it for API connections with some of its models like GPT-5, GPT-4. The project requires a proprietary model that is not supported or easily integrated without significant development efforts into PyGPT's framework. You cannot obtain an OpenAI API key, which is needed to utilize certain language models like Claude and Gemini included in the tool. ### Is locally-uncensored or py-gpt more popular on GitHub? py-gpt has more GitHub stars (1,929 vs 1,721). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are locally-uncensored and py-gpt open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (locally-uncensored: Other, py-gpt: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to locally-uncensored or py-gpt? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [locally-uncensored alternatives](/tools/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored/alternatives) and [py-gpt alternatives](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/alternatives) ([locally-uncensored markdown twin](/tools/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored/alternatives.md), [py-gpt markdown twin](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/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/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored-vs-szczyglis-dev-py-gpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, locally-uncensored or py-gpt? locally-uncensored: Very active. py-gpt: 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 locally-uncensored and py-gpt? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [locally-uncensored trust report](/tools/purpledoubled-locally-uncensored/trust); [py-gpt trust report](/tools/szczyglis-dev-py-gpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=purpledoubled-locally-uncensored`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=purpledoubled-locally-uncensored) - 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/_