# gpt-researcher vs trala

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

| | gpt-researcher | trala |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #29 of 44 in Dashboard |
| GitHub stars | 30 363 ✓ | 286 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +751 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 17 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v0.18.2 · 8 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 45/100 for trala, so it is the safer default.

trala ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for gpt-researcher.

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

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