# gpt-researcher vs umbrel

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

| | gpt-researcher | umbrel |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #9 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 30 355 ✓ | 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +743 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v2.0.0 · 2 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 52/100 for umbrel, so it is the safer default.

gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for umbrel.

If you want the quickest setup, gpt-researcher is easier to run; umbrel 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)
- [umbrel](https://selfhost.directory/project/umbrel) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/umbrel.md)

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