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MaxKB vs SurfSense: catalog facts
MaxKB	SurfSense
Free Free and open source to self-host.	Free Free and open source to self-host.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Self-hosted, so documents stay on your own server Combines RAG knowledge bases with agent building	Can run air-gapped with your data kept private Answers questions over your own documents and connected sources
Needs a server and a language model to run Aimed at organisations, more than individuals	Requires setting up and maintaining your own server Fast pace of change can mean frequent updates
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open 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

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