SurfSense
An open source, privacy focused alternative to NotebookLM for teams with no data limits. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ejRNvftDp9
SurfSense scores 7.3/10 (Strong) in Chat UIs.
Language Python License Apache-2.0 Stars 15.2k★ Type service Self-host Yes Repo MODSetter/SurfSense Homepage https://www.surfsense.net
Quality
Strong 7.3
Adoption 55
Activity 84
Maturity 90
Community 55
Capability 50
Show the math
Overall 7.3/10
value = 7.3/10
score = value
Adoption 5.9/10
value = 54.5/100
score = 1 + 9 * value / 100
Activity 8.5/10
value = 83.8/100
score = 1 + 9 * value / 100
Maturity 9.1/10
value = 90/100
score = 1 + 9 * value / 100
Community 5.9/10
value = 54.7/100
score = 1 + 9 * value / 100
Capability 5.5/10
value = 50/100
score = 1 + 9 * value / 100
Key metrics
15.2k★ GitHub stars
2.6k/90d Recent commits
4 devs/90d Recent contributors
1.9y Project age
active Last commit
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Labels
- Self-hosted
Self-hosted
You deploy and operate it yourself; there is no hosted option here.
- Managed option
Managed option
Available as a hosted/managed service in addition to self-hosting.
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