gpt-researchervsytdlp_web_player
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gpt-researcher | ytdlp_web_player | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 30 355 | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +743 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.
gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ytdlp_web_player.
If you want the quickest setup, ytdlp_web_player is easier to run; gpt-researcher needs more configuration.
gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+743 stars in 30 days).
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