Comparison
DeepResearch vs gpt-researcher
Verdict
Pick DeepResearch if deepResearch is an open-source AI research agent specialized for information-seeking tasks, built with Python and licensed under Apache-2.0; pick gpt-researcher if gpt-researcher is an autonomous agent that uses Language Model Providers to conduct deep research automatically, supporting various installation methods including Docker and deployment as a Claude Skill.
Markdown twin · DeepResearch alternatives · gpt-researcher alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | DeepResearch | gpt-researcher |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (172d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Active (21d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- DeepResearch
- Tongyi Deep Research, the Leading Open-source Deep Research Agent
- gpt-researcher
- An autonomous agent that conducts deep research using LLM providers
Stars
- DeepResearch
- 20k
- gpt-researcher
- 29k
Forks
- DeepResearch
- 1.5k
- gpt-researcher
- 3.9k
Open issues
- DeepResearch
- 92
- gpt-researcher
- 192
Language
- DeepResearch
- Python
- gpt-researcher
- Python
Adopt for
- DeepResearch
- DeepResearch is an open-source AI research agent specialized for information-seeking tasks, built with Python and licensed under Apache-2.0.
- gpt-researcher
- gpt-researcher is an autonomous agent that uses Language Model Providers to conduct deep research automatically, supporting various installation methods including Docker and deployment as a Claude Skill.
Persona
- DeepResearch
- -
- gpt-researcher
- -
Runtime
- DeepResearch
- -
- gpt-researcher
- -
License
- DeepResearch
- Apache-2.0
- gpt-researcher
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- DeepResearch
- Feb 27, 2026
- gpt-researcher
- Jul 18, 2026
Categories
- DeepResearch
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- gpt-researcher
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- DeepResearch
- Slowing (36%)
- gpt-researcher
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- DeepResearch
- 172d
- gpt-researcher
- 21d
Open issues (now)
- DeepResearch
- 92
- gpt-researcher
- 192
Stars delta
- DeepResearch
- +161 (30d)
- gpt-researcher
- +737 (30d)
Open issues delta
- DeepResearch
- 0 (30d)
- gpt-researcher
- -18 (30d)
Owner type
- DeepResearch
- Organization
- gpt-researcher
- User
Full report
- DeepResearch
- Trust report
- gpt-researcher
- Trust report
Typed relationship
DeepResearch alternative gpt-researcherBoth tools conduct deep research using LLMs, but they may use different LLM providers or offer unique functionalities.
Shared compatibility
- Python · DeepResearch: Python runtime · gpt-researcher: Python runtime
Choose DeepResearch if…
- Both tools conduct deep research using LLMs, but they may use different LLM providers or offer unique functionalities.
- Tags unique to DeepResearch: alibaba, artificial-intelligence, deep-research, llm.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you need a tool backed by Alibaba’s ecosystem that offers a robust environment for conducting deep research using AI techniques.
When NOT to use DeepResearch
- Avoid DeepResearch if you require specialized features that are not covered under its deep research and information-seeking scope.
- Do not use this tool if your project necessitates proprietary solutions, as the open-source nature might be a constraint in such scenarios.
Choose gpt-researcher if…
- Pricing: The core functionality of gpt-researcher under Apache-2.0 license is free to use, however, users need API keys from external Language Model Providers like OpenAI and Tavily, which are subject to their.
- Both tools conduct deep research using LLMs, but they may use different LLM providers or offer unique functionalities.
- Tags unique to gpt-researcher: ai, automation, deepresearch, llms.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- gpt-researcher ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - When you require automated in-depth research capabilities across diverse LLM providers like OpenAI and Tavily.
When NOT to use gpt-researcher
- - If your setup strictly adheres to a specific tool that does not support the extension of capabilities through skills like Claude Skills.
- - In scenarios with stringent network restrictions where running an autonomous agent on top of various LLM providers is prohibited or poses security risks.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Alibaba-NLP/DeepResearch) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (Alibaba-NLP/DeepResearch) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (Alibaba-NLP/DeepResearch) · observed Feb 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (assafelovic/gpt-researcher) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (assafelovic/gpt-researcher) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (assafelovic/gpt-researcher) · observed Jul 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: DeepResearch 20k · gpt-researcher 29k (synced Aug 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between DeepResearch and gpt-researcher?
- DeepResearch: Tongyi Deep Research, the Leading Open-source Deep Research Agent. gpt-researcher: An autonomous agent that conducts deep research using LLM providers. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose DeepResearch over gpt-researcher?
- Choose DeepResearch over gpt-researcher when Both tools conduct deep research using LLMs, but they may use different LLM providers or offer unique functionalities; Tags unique to DeepResearch: alibaba, artificial-intelligence, deep-research, llm; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need a tool backed by Alibaba’s ecosystem that offers a robust environment for conducting deep research using AI techniques.
- When should I choose gpt-researcher over DeepResearch?
- Choose gpt-researcher over DeepResearch when Pricing: The core functionality of gpt-researcher under Apache-2.0 license is free to use, however, users need API keys from external Language Model Providers like OpenAI and Tavily, which are subject to their; Both tools conduct deep research using LLMs, but they may use different LLM providers or offer unique functionalities; Tags unique to gpt-researcher: ai, automation, deepresearch, llms; Also covers Data & Retrieval; gpt-researcher ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - When you require automated in-depth research capabilities across diverse LLM providers like OpenAI and Tavily.
- When should I avoid DeepResearch?
- Avoid DeepResearch if you require specialized features that are not covered under its deep research and information-seeking scope. Do not use this tool if your project necessitates proprietary solutions, as the open-source nature might be a constraint in such scenarios.
- When should I avoid gpt-researcher?
- - If your setup strictly adheres to a specific tool that does not support the extension of capabilities through skills like Claude Skills. - In scenarios with stringent network restrictions where running an autonomous agent on top of various LLM providers is prohibited or poses security risks.
- Is DeepResearch or gpt-researcher more popular on GitHub?
- gpt-researcher has more GitHub stars (28,883 vs 19,846). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are DeepResearch and gpt-researcher open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DeepResearch: Apache-2.0, gpt-researcher: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to DeepResearch or gpt-researcher?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at DeepResearch alternatives and gpt-researcher alternatives (DeepResearch markdown twin, gpt-researcher markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, DeepResearch or gpt-researcher?
- DeepResearch: Slowing. gpt-researcher: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for DeepResearch and gpt-researcher?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: DeepResearch trust report; gpt-researcher trust report.