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DeerFlow
by ByteDance (TikTok's parent company)
An open-source deep research agent you can run yourself, with full control over what it reads and how it works.
FreeAI AgentOpen Source
Last checked: 17 August 2026
The details
- What it does
- An open source research agent — similar to Deep Research but free to download and run yourself, with full control over how it works.
- Cost
- Free — open source framework. Technical setup required.
- Ease of use
- ⚠️ Requires technical setup — not a click-and-go tool
Best for
- Developers & technical users
- Free alternative to paid research agents
- Custom research workflows
Kevin’s take
“Made by the TikTok company. Free and genuinely capable — but setting it up is not a five-minute job. Mentioned because you may hear it come up in conversation.”
— Kevin, formerly of IT Support
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