gpt-researchervsZed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gpt-researcher | Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 30 338 | 16 061 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +745 | +246 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 31 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | w2026-10-23 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
gpt-researcher and Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) score the same (80/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for gpt-researcher.
If you want the quickest setup, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is easier to run; gpt-researcher needs more configuration.
gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+745 stars in 30 days).
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