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GPT4All vs SurfSense: catalog facts
GPT4All	SurfSense
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, including for commercial use.	Free Free and open source to self-host.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Self-hosted
LocalDocs answers questions from your own files, entirely on your machine Runs on CPU; no API calls and no GPU required	Can run air-gapped with your data kept private Answers questions over your own documents and connected sources
The latest release, 3.10.0, dates from February 2025 Nomic’s website now foregrounds a separate commercial platform rather than GPT4All	Requires setting up and maintaining your own server Fast pace of change can mean frequent updates
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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