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GPT Researcher 7.3/10
Open-source deep research agent that plans, searches in parallel and writes cited reports.
| Category | Research agents |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | open-source |
| Starting price | Free (pay for LLM and search APIs) |
| Open source | Yes |
| Best for | Developers embedding deep research into their own apps |
| Limitations | Requires setup and API keys; quality depends on chosen models. |
| Last checked |
What it can do
- Planner and executor agents
- Web and local document sources
- Cited reports
- Self-hostable
Score breakdown
| autonomy | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| reliability | 7/10 |
| ease | 5/10 |
| value | 9/10 |
| ecosystem | 7/10 |
Best open-source deep research; needs developer setup.
For agencies
Use cases: client research & reporting
| White-label | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Multi-client / workspaces | Unknown |
Cost per client, setup time and what broke: not tested yet. This section fills in once GPT Researcher gets a Henchwork test.