DeepTutor

DeepTutor is an agentic tutoring platform that supports personal learning via knowledge bases, AI models, and custom agent partners.

DeepTutor is a platform for lifelong learning that creates workspaces around specific folders and knowledge sources. Users connect their own documents, GitHub repositories, and Obsidian libraries to build custom knowledge bases. It supports multiple AI providers, allowing users to consult specific agent partners with distinct personas, private memories, and skills. The system manages learning through Mastery Paths, quizzes, and a searchable conversation history. It integrates tools for reading, generating books, and managing tasks through a unified interface. It is built for learners who want to centralize their study materials and interact with AI models in a structured environment.

DeepTutor at a glance

Best for: Student
Runs on: Web, CLI, self-hosted
Pricing: Free
Released: December 2025
Category: AI agent tool
Website: github.com/HKUDS/DeepTutor

Key features

Custom knowledge bases using document, GitHub, and Obsidian sources
Agent partner system with private persona, memory, and skill sets
Guided learning paths with mastery gates and quiz generation
Document parsing engines like LiteParse and MinerU
Searchable conversation history and workspace management
Multi-provider AI model integration
Learning workspace dashboard with task boards and activity tracking

Use it for

Creating personalized study courses from local files
Querying private document collections via RAG
Consulting specialized AI tutors on specific subjects
Managing progress across multiple learning topics

Alternatives to DeepTutor

Inno Agent — It manages complex learning states with specific, inspectable memory layers.
Albie — Teaches step by step on a shared whiteboard with hints instead of direct answers.
Learnharness — It plans lessons from your current understanding to your goal using AI agents.
Amy — Explains concepts one idea at a time, checks understanding, and marks working step by step.
The 1 — Combines classes, notes, homework and AI learning into one app.
DocTree — Generates source-grounded learning articles adapted to your expertise and time
Maya Tutor — It explains mistakes thoroughly and adapts to each child without frustration.
Khanmigo — It guides students through problems without giving direct answers.
ChickyTutor — Practise speaking aloud with native-quality voices and instant feedback.
Humata — It provides cited answers directly from your uploaded documents.
Sider — Chat and automate tasks across websites using leading AI models.

All DeepTutor alternatives