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Open-Science vs Local Deep Research: catalog facts
Open-ScienceLocal Deep Research
Free

Free and open source; model usage may cost depending on the provider chosen.

Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub; cloud model providers may charge.

Windows, macOS, Linux Self-hosted
  • Runs Python and R code inside the workspace
  • Choice of AI model
  • Works with local models or cloud providers
  • Searches arXiv, PubMed and more than ten other sources
  • Results depend on the AI model used
  • Aimed at scientific research rather than general tasks
  • Good results with local models need a capable GPU
  • Self-hosting setup is more involved than a hosted service
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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