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Scira vs Vane
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| Fact | Scira | Vane |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 12k | 37k |
| Latest | none | v1.12.2 |
| Last push | 2026-08-12 | 2026-09-01 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 34 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Perplexity. Alternatives to Perplexity →
PartialSciraA minimal answer engine that cites web, academic and social search results.
PartialVaneAnswers questions from SearxNG search results with cited sources, on any model provider.
Scira
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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
Scira
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Vane
unsigned The latest release, v1.12.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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