# GPT Researcher

> Updated 2026-08-25 · type: tool · category: seo-research · status: active · rev 1

Autonomous research agent that produces cited, multi-source reports from web and local documents — useful for market, competitor, and category research and…

- Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Individuals and organizations needing autonomous, citation-backed deep research reports.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/gpt-researcher/
- **Source:** [github · assafelovic/gpt-researcher](https://github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher)
- **Tags:** seo-research, research, agent, reports
- **Repository:** https://github.com/assafelovic/gpt-researcher

## Is GPT Researcher open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0-licensed.

## How much does GPT Researcher cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host GPT Researcher?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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Autonomous research agent that produces cited, multi-source reports from web and local documents — useful for market, competitor, and category research and content briefs. MCP integration included.

## Provenance

- Apache-2.0 verified (29.3k★, active).
- Surfaced via the GTM Stacker X/Twitter signal reports (the "35 marketing repos" list + named drops); license independently WebFetch-verified 2026-09-03.