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Khoj vs TextGen
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| Fact | Khoj | TextGen |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 38k | 48k |
| Latest | 2.0.0-beta.28 | v4.9 |
| Last push | 2026-08-02 | 2026-08-17 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialKhojA self-hosted assistant that answers from your documents and the web, in front of a local or hosted model.
PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.
Khoj
- 2.0.0-beta.282026-03-26Fix using web app after disabling memories for users who never set chat model
- 2.0.0-beta.272026-03-25Fix Khoj web app page templates to be compatible with Starlette 1.0.0 by @debanjum in a19e7acd5
- 2.0.0-beta.262026-03-25Faster, more reliable web app experience with Next.js 15 upgrade in a9749c718
- 2.0.0-beta.252026-02-22Give Khoj Long Term Memories
- 2.0.0-beta.242026-01-02Render mermaid diagram wrapped in markdown codeblocks on web app
TextGen
- v4.92026-05-20MTP speculative decoding support: Add draft-mtp as a new --spec-type option. Auto-enabled when loading MTP GGUFs (e.g.…
- v4.82026-05-07Redesigned chat composer: Taller input area with the paperclip and message-action buttons pinned to the bottom, similar…
- v4.7.32026-05-03Native desktop app: Portable builds now bundle Electron and open as a native window. Run textgen / textgen.bat instead…
- v4.7.22026-05-03Updated to v4.7.3
- v4.7.12026-05-03Updated to v4.7.3
Khoj
unsigned The latest release, 2.0.0-beta.28, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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TextGen
unsigned The latest release, v4.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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