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Onyx vs SurfSense
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| Fact | Onyx | SurfSense |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 32k | 16k |
| Latest | v4.8.4 | v2.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 21+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Glean. Alternatives to Glean →
Full replacementOnyxSearch and chat over company apps through connectors, respecting their permissions.
PartialSurfSenseSearch and chat over connected apps like Slack, Notion and GitHub, for a team.
Onyx
- helm/onyx-0.9.32026-10-03Onyx application and Craft sandbox deployment chart
- helm/onyx-0.9.22026-10-02Onyx application and Craft sandbox deployment chart
- v4.8.42026-10-02Do not upgrade to this release if you want to preserve your existing indexed documents but have not yet run the documen…
- v4.8.32026-10-01Do not upgrade to this release if you want to preserve your existing indexed documents but have not yet run the documen…
- helm/onyx-0.9.12026-10-01Onyx application and Craft sandbox deployment chart
SurfSense
- v2.1.02026-10-04feat(web,local): add wordmark, Windows overlay scrollbars, and marketing site polish
- v2.0.32026-09-26fix(sunset): gate sunset mode on cloud deployment and keep PATs working through the wind-down
- v2.0.22026-09-21
- v2.0.12026-09-18ci(release-local): stop macOS builds from picking up a broken system Python
- v2.0.02026-09-18SurfSense 2.0.0
Onyx
✓ signed The latest release, v4.8.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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SurfSense
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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