# gpt-researcher vs skyvern

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | gpt-researcher | skyvern |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #3 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 30 332 ✓ | 23 293 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +739 ✓ | +235 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 26 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v1.0.56 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 75/100 for skyvern, so it is the safer default.

skyvern ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for gpt-researcher.

gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+739 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [gpt-researcher](https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-researcher) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-researcher.md)
- [skyvern](https://selfhost.directory/project/skyvern) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/skyvern.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gpt-researcher-vs-skyvern