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PrivateGPT vs SurfSense
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| Fact | PrivateGPT | SurfSense |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 58k | 16k |
| Latest | v1.0.1 | v2.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 339 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 15 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 NotebookLM. Alternatives to NotebookLM →
PartialPrivateGPTQ&A over your documents through an API and a simple UI, with everything running locally.
Full replacementSurfSenseA research notebook over your documents and connected apps, with podcast generation.
PrivateGPT
- v1.0.12026-06-18add missing docker database deps (#2264) (4302bd6)
- v1.0.02026-06-03This release merges two years of work from our private fork back into the open source repo.
- v1.0.0-rc72026-06-03pre-release
- v1.0.0-rc62026-06-02pre-release
- v0.6.22024-08-08We are excited to announce the release of PrivateGPT 0.6.2, a “minor” version, which brings significant enhancements to…
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
PrivateGPT
✓ signed The latest release, v1.0.1, 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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