kotaemon
RAG-based chat with your documents
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—Overview
What is kotaemon?
An open-source RAG-based tool for chatting with your documents, enabling users to interactively query and retrieve information from their document collections.
Key differentiator
“kotaemon stands out as an open-source, self-hosted RAG tool that allows for flexible document-based chat applications without the need for cloud dependencies.”
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Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Developers looking to integrate RAG capabilities into their projects without cloud dependencies
Teams needing a self-hosted solution for document-based chat applications
✕ Not a fit for
Projects requiring real-time streaming or low-latency responses
Use cases where cloud integration and managed services are preferred over self-hosting
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
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Get Started with kotaemon
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.