Comparison
DistiLlama vs deep-searcher
Verdict
Pick DistiLlama if distiLlama is a Chrome extension for summarizing and chatting with web pages and local documents using locally running language models to ensure data privacy; pick deep-searcher if deepSearcher is an open-source tool for reasoning and searching on private data, using vector databases and LLM integrations in Python under Apache-2.0 license.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | DistiLlama | deep-searcher |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (747d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (272d since push) As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- DistiLlama
- Chrome Extension for Summarizing and Chatting with Web Pages/Local Docs Using Local LLMs
- deep-searcher
- Open Source Deep Research Alternative to Reason and Search on Private Data.
Stars
- DistiLlama
- 304
- deep-searcher
- 8.1k
Forks
- DistiLlama
- 32
- deep-searcher
- 775
Open issues
- DistiLlama
- 9
- deep-searcher
- 53
Language
- DistiLlama
- TypeScript
- deep-searcher
- Python
Adopt for
- DistiLlama
- DistiLlama is a Chrome extension for summarizing and chatting with web pages and local documents using locally running language models to ensure data privacy.
- deep-searcher
- DeepSearcher is an open-source tool for reasoning and searching on private data, using vector databases and LLM integrations in Python under Apache-2.0 license.
Persona
- DistiLlama
- -
- deep-searcher
- -
Runtime
- DistiLlama
- -
- deep-searcher
- -
License
- DistiLlama
- MIT
- deep-searcher
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- DistiLlama
- Sep 2, 2024
- deep-searcher
- Nov 19, 2025
Categories
- DistiLlama
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- deep-searcher
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- DistiLlama
- Dormant (18%)
- deep-searcher
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- DistiLlama
- 747d
- deep-searcher
- 272d
Open issues (now)
- DistiLlama
- 9
- deep-searcher
- 53
Stars delta
- DistiLlama
- 0 (30d)
- deep-searcher
- +59 (30d)
Owner type
- DistiLlama
- User
- deep-searcher
- Organization
Full report
- DistiLlama
- Trust report
- deep-searcher
- Trust report
Choose DistiLlama if…
- DistiLlama is primarily TypeScript; deep-searcher is Python.
- License: DistiLlama is MIT, deep-searcher is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: DistiLlama is free and open source software under the MIT license, however, users are responsible for maintaining and running their own local language models..
- Tags unique to DistiLlama: chrome-extension, langchain, llama2, local-llm.
- When you prioritize data privacy and prefer not to send sensitive information over the internet for processing.
When NOT to use DistiLlama
- If your setup does not support the execution of local language models, as this is a prerequisite for using DistiLlama effectively.
- When you require real-time interaction or access to cloud-based resources for more dynamic content generation since local LLMs may be limited by hardware performance.
Choose deep-searcher if…
- deep-searcher is primarily Python; DistiLlama is TypeScript.
- License: deep-searcher is Apache-2.0, DistiLlama is MIT.
- Tags unique to deep-searcher: agent, agentic-rag, deep-research, llm.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- deep-searcher ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you require custom search and reasoning capabilities on your private datasets with integration of multiple LLMs like Claude or Qwen3.
When NOT to use deep-searcher
- Avoid if your project demands proprietary solutions, as DeepSearcher is open-source and may not be suitable for closed systems.
- Not ideal when a single vector database suffices; DeepSearcher supports multiple databases which might be overkill and complicate setup unnecessarily.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (shreyaskarnik/DistiLlama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (shreyaskarnik/DistiLlama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (shreyaskarnik/DistiLlama) · observed Sep 2, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (zilliztech/deep-searcher) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (zilliztech/deep-searcher) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (zilliztech/deep-searcher) · observed Nov 19, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: DistiLlama 304 · deep-searcher 8.1k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between DistiLlama and deep-searcher?
- DistiLlama: Chrome Extension for Summarizing and Chatting with Web Pages/Local Docs Using Local LLMs. deep-searcher: Open Source Deep Research Alternative to Reason and Search on Private Data.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose DistiLlama over deep-searcher?
- Choose DistiLlama over deep-searcher when DistiLlama is primarily TypeScript; deep-searcher is Python; License: DistiLlama is MIT, deep-searcher is Apache-2.0; Pricing: DistiLlama is free and open source software under the MIT license, however, users are responsible for maintaining and running their own local language models.; Tags unique to DistiLlama: chrome-extension, langchain, llama2, local-llm; When you prioritize data privacy and prefer not to send sensitive information over the internet for processing.
- When should I choose deep-searcher over DistiLlama?
- Choose deep-searcher over DistiLlama when deep-searcher is primarily Python; DistiLlama is TypeScript; License: deep-searcher is Apache-2.0, DistiLlama is MIT; Tags unique to deep-searcher: agent, agentic-rag, deep-research, llm; Also covers Vector Databases; deep-searcher ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you require custom search and reasoning capabilities on your private datasets with integration of multiple LLMs like Claude or Qwen3.
- When should I avoid DistiLlama?
- If your setup does not support the execution of local language models, as this is a prerequisite for using DistiLlama effectively. When you require real-time interaction or access to cloud-based resources for more dynamic content generation since local LLMs may be limited by hardware performance.
- When should I avoid deep-searcher?
- Avoid if your project demands proprietary solutions, as DeepSearcher is open-source and may not be suitable for closed systems. Not ideal when a single vector database suffices; DeepSearcher supports multiple databases which might be overkill and complicate setup unnecessarily.
- Is DistiLlama or deep-searcher more popular on GitHub?
- deep-searcher has more GitHub stars (8,060 vs 304). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are DistiLlama and deep-searcher open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DistiLlama: MIT, deep-searcher: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to DistiLlama or deep-searcher?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at DistiLlama alternatives and deep-searcher alternatives (DistiLlama markdown twin, deep-searcher 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, DistiLlama or deep-searcher?
- DistiLlama: Dormant. deep-searcher: 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 DistiLlama and deep-searcher?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: DistiLlama trust report; deep-searcher trust report.