gpt-researchervstidb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gpt-researcher | tidb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #4 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 30 363 | 40 688 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +751 | +101 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
gpt-researcher and tidb score the same (80/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for tidb.
If you want the quickest setup, gpt-researcher is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.
gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+751 stars in 30 days).
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