# gpt-researcher vs Umami

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

| | gpt-researcher | Umami |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #1 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 30 351 | 39 770 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +739 | +774 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v3.4.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Umami scores 85/100 against 80/100 for gpt-researcher, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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