# gpt-researcher vs Web Rendering Proxy (WRP)

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

| | gpt-researcher | Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #11 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 30 348 ✓ | 1 306 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +736 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 ✓ | 4.10.3 · 23 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 53/100 for Web Rendering Proxy (WRP), so it is the safer default.

gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Web Rendering Proxy (WRP).

If you want the quickest setup, Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) is easier to run; gpt-researcher needs more configuration.

gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+736 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [gpt-researcher](https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-researcher) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-researcher.md)
- [Web Rendering Proxy (WRP)](https://selfhost.directory/project/wrp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wrp.md)

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