# gpt-researcher vs Tracefinity

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

| | gpt-researcher | Tracefinity |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #12 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 30 351 ✓ | 721 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +739 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | 0.10.1 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 51/100 for Tracefinity, so it is the safer default.

gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Tracefinity.

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)
- [Tracefinity](https://selfhost.directory/project/tracefinity) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tracefinity.md)

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