# gpt-researcher vs Xibo

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

| | gpt-researcher | Xibo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #3 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 30 351 ✓ | 741 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +739 ✓ | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | — |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 57/100 for Xibo, so it is the safer default.

gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Xibo.

gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+739 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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