# gpt-researcher vs Toolbarr

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

| | gpt-researcher | Toolbarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #5 of 6 in Administration |
| GitHub stars | 30 355 ✓ | 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +743 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 39/100 for Toolbarr, so it is the safer default.

gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Toolbarr.

If you want the quickest setup, Toolbarr is easier to run; gpt-researcher needs more configuration.

gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+743 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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