Comparison
DocsGPT vs gpt-researcher
Verdict
Pick DocsGPT if docsGPT is a private AI platform tailored for building agents, conducting deep research, and enabling enterprise search capabilities; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | DocsGPT | gpt-researcher |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Active (21d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 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
- DocsGPT
- Private AI platform for agents, assistants and enterprise search.
- gpt-researcher
- An autonomous agent that conducts deep research using LLM providers
Stars
- DocsGPT
- 18k
- gpt-researcher
- 29k
Forks
- DocsGPT
- 2.1k
- gpt-researcher
- 3.9k
Open issues
- DocsGPT
- 96
- gpt-researcher
- 192
Language
- DocsGPT
- Python
- gpt-researcher
- Python
Adopt for
- DocsGPT
- DocsGPT is a private AI platform tailored for building agents, conducting deep research, and enabling enterprise search capabilities.
- 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
- DocsGPT
- -
- gpt-researcher
- -
Runtime
- DocsGPT
- -
- gpt-researcher
- -
License
- DocsGPT
- MIT License - Permits free use for commercial or non-commercial purposes but requires you to include the license text if distributing source code.
- gpt-researcher
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- DocsGPT
- Aug 14, 2026
- gpt-researcher
- Jul 18, 2026
Categories
- DocsGPT
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- gpt-researcher
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- DocsGPT
- Very active (96%)
- gpt-researcher
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- DocsGPT
- 0d
- gpt-researcher
- 21d
Open issues (now)
- DocsGPT
- 96
- gpt-researcher
- 192
Stars delta
- DocsGPT
- +223 (30d)
- gpt-researcher
- +737 (30d)
Open issues delta
- DocsGPT
- +4 (30d)
- gpt-researcher
- -18 (30d)
Owner type
- DocsGPT
- Organization
- gpt-researcher
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- DocsGPT
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- gpt-researcher
- Published findings
Full report
- DocsGPT
- Trust report
- gpt-researcher
- Trust report
Choose DocsGPT if…
- License: DocsGPT is MIT, gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: DocsGPT is built using Python and PyTorch, requiring familiarity with these technologies. It supports a wide variety of models but may need customization based..
- Tags unique to DocsGPT: agent-builder, agents, chatgpt, docsgpt.
- When you need to build custom AI agents with built-in agent builder capability
When NOT to use DocsGPT
- If your project relies on open-source tools that are not compatible with the specific ecosystem of DocsGPT
- When you specifically require real-time collaboration features directly integrated into the tool, as DocsGPT focuses more on agent building and research capabilities rather than live collaborative AI
- For projects where a significant emphasis is placed on user-facing search interfaces, as DocsGPT's strength lies more in backend integration and deep research functionalities
Choose gpt-researcher if…
- License: gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0, DocsGPT is MIT.
- 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.
- Tags unique to gpt-researcher: agent, automation, deepresearch, llms.
- 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 (arc53/DocsGPT) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (arc53/DocsGPT) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- Last push (arc53/DocsGPT) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 15, 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: DocsGPT 18k · gpt-researcher 29k (synced Aug 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between DocsGPT and gpt-researcher?
- DocsGPT: Private AI platform for agents, assistants and enterprise search.. 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 DocsGPT over gpt-researcher?
- Choose DocsGPT over gpt-researcher when License: DocsGPT is MIT, gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0; Requirements: DocsGPT is built using Python and PyTorch, requiring familiarity with these technologies. It supports a wide variety of models but may need customization based.; Tags unique to DocsGPT: agent-builder, agents, chatgpt, docsgpt; When you need to build custom AI agents with built-in agent builder capability.
- When should I choose gpt-researcher over DocsGPT?
- Choose gpt-researcher over DocsGPT when License: gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0, DocsGPT is MIT; 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; Tags unique to gpt-researcher: agent, automation, deepresearch, llms; 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 DocsGPT?
- If your project relies on open-source tools that are not compatible with the specific ecosystem of DocsGPT When you specifically require real-time collaboration features directly integrated into the tool, as DocsGPT focuses more on agent building and research capabilities rather than live collaborative AI For projects where a significant emphasis is placed on user-facing search interfaces, as DocsGPT's strength lies more in backend integration and deep research functionalities
- 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 DocsGPT or gpt-researcher more popular on GitHub?
- gpt-researcher has more GitHub stars (28,883 vs 18,216). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are DocsGPT and gpt-researcher open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DocsGPT: MIT, gpt-researcher: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to DocsGPT or gpt-researcher?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at DocsGPT alternatives and gpt-researcher alternatives (DocsGPT 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, DocsGPT or gpt-researcher?
- DocsGPT: Very active. 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 DocsGPT and gpt-researcher?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: DocsGPT trust report; gpt-researcher trust report.