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Local Deep Research vs Vane
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| Fact | Local Deep Research | Vane |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 9.2k | 37k |
| Latest | v1.10.7 | v1.12.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-01 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 34 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 22+ 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 Perplexity. Alternatives to Perplexity →
PartialLocal Deep ResearchIterative research over web and local document search, with local models if you want.
PartialVaneAnswers questions from SearxNG search results with cited sources, on any model provider.
Local Deep Research
Vane
- v1.12.22026-04-10Fixed history double-conversion bugs to ensure smoother suggestion generation.
- v1.12.12025-12-31Added LM Studio provider
- v1.12.02025-12-27This is a major release featuring a complete architectural overhaul. We've removed Langchain in favor of a custom imple…
- v1.11.22025-10-25Fixed issues with Transformer models not loading
- v1.11.12025-10-23Fixed issues with SearxNG requests getting timed out
Local Deep Research
✓ signed The latest release, v1.10.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Vane
unsigned The latest release, v1.12.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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