Compare software

FastGPT vs SurfSense: catalog facts
FastGPT	SurfSense
Free Free to self-host; the repository also references separate pro components.	Free Free and open source to self-host.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Knowledge-base Q&A with RAG retrieval Visual AI workflow editor	Can run air-gapped with your data kept private Answers questions over your own documents and connected sources
Licence terms are not stated in the research Some features live in separate pro components	Requires setting up and maintaining your own server Fast pace of change can mean frequent updates
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.