# gpt-researcher vs TraceRoot

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

| | gpt-researcher | TraceRoot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #11 of 51 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 30 363 ✓ | 1 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +751 ✓ | +33 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v1.3.3 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 58/100 for TraceRoot, so it is the safer default.

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

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

gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+751 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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