# Local Deep Research vs trigger

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

| | Local Deep Research | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #11 of 120 in AI Assistant | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 9 441 | 16 653 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 ✓ | +254 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 | 51 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.10.7 · 28 Aug 2026 | v4.8.2 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

trigger scores 76/100 against 74/100 for Local Deep Research, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 51 stable releases in the past year, against 24 for Local Deep Research.

If you want the quickest setup, Local Deep Research is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Local Deep Research](https://selfhost.directory/project/local-deep-research) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/local-deep-research.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/local-deep-research-vs-trigger