Comparison
gpt-researcher vs zoom-search
Verdict
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; pick zoom-search if zoom-search is a Python-based tool for AI agents that supports query rewriting, evidence synthesis, and source citation, designed for deep research and web search tasks.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt-researcher | zoom-search |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (11d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (63d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 20, 2026 · 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
- gpt-researcher
- An autonomous agent that conducts deep research using LLM providers
- zoom-search
- MCP search and evidence tool for AI agents with query rewriting, source zoom-in, sourced answers, and runtime metrics
Stars
- gpt-researcher
- 29k
- zoom-search
- 4
Forks
- gpt-researcher
- 4.0k
- zoom-search
- 0
Open issues
- gpt-researcher
- 76
- zoom-search
- 0
Language
- gpt-researcher
- Python
- zoom-search
- Python
Adopt for
- 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.
- zoom-search
- zoom-search is a Python-based tool for AI agents that supports query rewriting, evidence synthesis, and source citation, designed for deep research and web search tasks.
Persona
- gpt-researcher
- -
- zoom-search
- -
Runtime
- gpt-researcher
- -
- zoom-search
- -
License
- gpt-researcher
- Apache-2.0
- zoom-search
- MIT License
Last pushed
- gpt-researcher
- Aug 27, 2026
- zoom-search
- Jul 16, 2026
Categories
- gpt-researcher
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- zoom-search
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt-researcher
- Active (82%)
- zoom-search
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- gpt-researcher
- 11d
- zoom-search
- 63d
Open issues (now)
- gpt-researcher
- 76
- zoom-search
- 0
Stars delta
- gpt-researcher
- +460 (30d)
- zoom-search
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- gpt-researcher
- -116 (30d)
- zoom-search
- Unknown
OSV dependency advisories
- gpt-researcher
- Published findings
- zoom-search
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- gpt-researcher
- Trust report
- zoom-search
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · gpt-researcher: Python runtime · zoom-search: Python runtime
Choose gpt-researcher if…
- License: gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0, zoom-search 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, ai, automation, deepresearch.
- - 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.
Choose zoom-search if…
- License: zoom-search is MIT, gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT License..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Install via pip: pip install zoom-search.
- Tags unique to zoom-search: agent-tools, ai-agents, ai-search, deep-research.
- Use zoom-search when you need a tool that can rewrite queries to improve search relevance for AI agents.
When NOT to use zoom-search
- Do not use zoom-search if your project does not require query rewriting or evidence synthesis capabilities.
- Avoid zoom-search if your AI agent tasks do not benefit from detailed runtime metrics or if source citation is not a priority.
- If your application does not involve deep research or web search tasks, zoom-search may not be the appropriate tool.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (assafelovic/gpt-researcher) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (assafelovic/gpt-researcher) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (assafelovic/gpt-researcher) · observed Aug 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (goofrey/zoom-search) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (goofrey/zoom-search) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (goofrey/zoom-search) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 20, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt-researcher 29k · zoom-search 4 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt-researcher and zoom-search?
- gpt-researcher: An autonomous agent that conducts deep research using LLM providers. zoom-search: MCP search and evidence tool for AI agents with query rewriting, source zoom-in, sourced answers, and runtime metrics. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt-researcher over zoom-search?
- Choose gpt-researcher over zoom-search when License: gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0, zoom-search 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, ai, automation, deepresearch; - When you require automated in-depth research capabilities across diverse LLM providers like OpenAI and Tavily.
- When should I choose zoom-search over gpt-researcher?
- Choose zoom-search over gpt-researcher when License: zoom-search is MIT, gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT License.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Install via pip: pip install zoom-search; Tags unique to zoom-search: agent-tools, ai-agents, ai-search, deep-research; Use zoom-search when you need a tool that can rewrite queries to improve search relevance for AI agents.
- 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.
- When should I avoid zoom-search?
- Do not use zoom-search if your project does not require query rewriting or evidence synthesis capabilities. Avoid zoom-search if your AI agent tasks do not benefit from detailed runtime metrics or if source citation is not a priority. If your application does not involve deep research or web search tasks, zoom-search may not be the appropriate tool.
- Is gpt-researcher or zoom-search more popular on GitHub?
- gpt-researcher has more GitHub stars (29,343 vs 4). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt-researcher and zoom-search open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt-researcher: Apache-2.0, zoom-search: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt-researcher or zoom-search?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt-researcher alternatives and zoom-search alternatives (gpt-researcher markdown twin, zoom-search 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, gpt-researcher or zoom-search?
- gpt-researcher: Active. zoom-search: Steady. 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 gpt-researcher and zoom-search?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt-researcher trust report; zoom-search trust report.