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Alpaca vs Page Assist
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| Fact | Alpaca | Page Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 1.6k | 8.2k |
| Latest | 9.2.5 | v1.5.86 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 27 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAlpacaA GNOME desktop app for chatting with local models through Ollama.
PartialPage AssistA browser sidebar and web UI for chatting with local models through Ollama or an OpenAI-compatible API.
Alpaca
Page Assist
Alpaca
unsigned The latest release, 9.2.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Page Assist
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.86, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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