Agent Frameworks

Khoj

Self-hostable AI second brain for web and document answers.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 11, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Khoj is a self-hostable tool that allows you to get answers from the web or your documents. It supports building custom agents, scheduling automations, and deep research by turning any online or local LLM into your personal autonomous AI.

Khoj stands out as a self-hostable AI tool that allows for deep integration and customization, making it ideal for developers who want to build personalized autonomous agents.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers looking to integrate AI capabilities into their self-hosted applications

  • Researchers needing a tool for deep research and automation of repetitive tasks

Look elsewhere if

  • Teams requiring real-time streaming capabilities (Khoj is batch-oriented)

  • Projects with strict data privacy concerns that cannot be addressed by self-hosting

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Complex setup process for self-hosting

    Documentation lacks step-by-step guides and troubleshooting tips for common issues

  2. 02

    Small community leading to limited support

    GitHub issues have slow response times from maintainers, few contributors

What it does well

  • Self-hostable AI second brain

  • Supports various LLMs including GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more

  • Build custom agents for automation

  • Deep research capabilities

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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