Comparison
gpt-researcher vs hermes-agent
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 hermes-agent if hermes-agent is a Python-based AI project aimed at developing an adaptable AI agent.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gpt-researcher | hermes-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (21d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- gpt-researcher
- An autonomous agent that conducts deep research using LLM providers
- hermes-agent
- The agent that grows with you
Stars
- gpt-researcher
- 29k
- hermes-agent
- 231k
Forks
- gpt-researcher
- 3.9k
- hermes-agent
- 46k
Open issues
- gpt-researcher
- 192
- hermes-agent
- 32k
Language
- gpt-researcher
- Python
- hermes-agent
- 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.
- hermes-agent
- Hermes-agent is a Python-based AI project aimed at developing an adaptable AI agent.
Persona
- gpt-researcher
- -
- hermes-agent
- -
Runtime
- gpt-researcher
- -
- hermes-agent
- -
License
- gpt-researcher
- Apache-2.0
- hermes-agent
- MIT License; this allows for extensive freedoms including use in both personal and commercial projects with minimal legal restrictions.
Last pushed
- gpt-researcher
- Jul 18, 2026
- hermes-agent
- Aug 15, 2026
Categories
- gpt-researcher
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- hermes-agent
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gpt-researcher
- Active (82%)
- hermes-agent
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- gpt-researcher
- 21d
- hermes-agent
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- gpt-researcher
- 192
- hermes-agent
- 32k
Stars delta
- gpt-researcher
- +737 (30d)
- hermes-agent
- +15k (30d)
Open issues delta
- gpt-researcher
- -18 (30d)
- hermes-agent
- +9115 (30d)
Owner type
- gpt-researcher
- User
- hermes-agent
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- gpt-researcher
- Published findings
- hermes-agent
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- gpt-researcher
- Trust report
- hermes-agent
- Trust report
Typed relationship
Choose gpt-researcher if…
- License: gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0, hermes-agent 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.
- Hermes-Agent and GPT Researcher are both self-improving AI agents designed for research tasks, differing in implementation specifics but sharing the goal of deep research with automation.
- Tags unique to gpt-researcher: agent, ai, automation, deepresearch.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- - 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 hermes-agent if…
- License: hermes-agent is MIT, gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Open-source under the MIT license means it is free to modify, share, and distribute but additional services or premium versions may come at a cost..
- Requirements: Requires Python environment setup; adaptable AI functionalities might need integration with other specific libraries or APIs depending on the application..
- Hermes-Agent and GPT Researcher are both self-improving AI agents designed for research tasks, differing in implementation specifics but sharing the goal of deep research with automation.
- Tags unique to hermes-agent: ai-agent, anthropic, chatgpt, claude.
- When you are in need of an adaptive AI tool that can evolve with your increasing complexity and changing needs, such as for continuous learning scenarios.
When NOT to use hermes-agent
- When your project demands a highly specialized and less flexible tool. Hermes-agent is designed for broader flexibility rather than specific tasks.
- If you are looking for an out-of-the-box, ready solution without the need for customization or growth over time, hermes-agent might require more setup and adjustment to meet your precise needs.
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 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 (NousResearch/hermes-agent) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (NousResearch/hermes-agent) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (NousResearch/hermes-agent) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gpt-researcher 29k · hermes-agent 231k (synced Aug 8, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gpt-researcher and hermes-agent?
- gpt-researcher: An autonomous agent that conducts deep research using LLM providers. hermes-agent: The agent that grows with you. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gpt-researcher over hermes-agent?
- Choose gpt-researcher over hermes-agent when License: gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0, hermes-agent 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; Hermes-Agent and GPT Researcher are both self-improving AI agents designed for research tasks, differing in implementation specifics but sharing the goal of deep research with automation; Tags unique to gpt-researcher: agent, ai, automation, deepresearch; Also covers Data & Retrieval; - When you require automated in-depth research capabilities across diverse LLM providers like OpenAI and Tavily.
- When should I choose hermes-agent over gpt-researcher?
- Choose hermes-agent over gpt-researcher when License: hermes-agent is MIT, gpt-researcher is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Open-source under the MIT license means it is free to modify, share, and distribute but additional services or premium versions may come at a cost.; Requirements: Requires Python environment setup; adaptable AI functionalities might need integration with other specific libraries or APIs depending on the application.; Hermes-Agent and GPT Researcher are both self-improving AI agents designed for research tasks, differing in implementation specifics but sharing the goal of deep research with automation; Tags unique to hermes-agent: ai-agent, anthropic, chatgpt, claude; When you are in need of an adaptive AI tool that can evolve with your increasing complexity and changing needs, such as for continuous learning 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.
- When should I avoid hermes-agent?
- When your project demands a highly specialized and less flexible tool. Hermes-agent is designed for broader flexibility rather than specific tasks. If you are looking for an out-of-the-box, ready solution without the need for customization or growth over time, hermes-agent might require more setup and adjustment to meet your precise needs.
- Is gpt-researcher or hermes-agent more popular on GitHub?
- hermes-agent has more GitHub stars (231,074 vs 28,883). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gpt-researcher and hermes-agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpt-researcher: Apache-2.0, hermes-agent: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gpt-researcher or hermes-agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gpt-researcher alternatives and hermes-agent alternatives (gpt-researcher markdown twin, hermes-agent 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 hermes-agent?
- gpt-researcher: Active. hermes-agent: Very 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 gpt-researcher and hermes-agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gpt-researcher trust report; hermes-agent trust report.