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GPT Researcher vs Vane
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | GPT Researcher | Vane |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 30k | 37k |
| Latest | v3.7.0 | v1.12.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-09-01 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | about 34 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Perplexity. Alternatives to Perplexity →
PartialGPT ResearcherA research agent that writes cited reports from web and local sources.
PartialVaneAnswers questions from SearxNG search results with cited sources, on any model provider.
GPT Researcher
- v3.7.02026-09-26Jev update and many bug fixes and improvements
- v3.6.12026-08-24Major fixes
- v3.6.02026-07-18Introducing a super stable version with enhanced improvements across security, stability and performance. We're also in…
- v3.5.12026-06-23fix: add MAX_REVISIONS guard to prevent infinite revision loop
- v3.5.02026-05-28Massive update across the stack with critical bug fixes and performance improvements including addition to new models a…
Vane
- v1.12.22026-04-10Fixed history double-conversion bugs to ensure smoother suggestion generation.
- v1.12.12025-12-31Added LM Studio provider
- v1.12.02025-12-27This is a major release featuring a complete architectural overhaul. We've removed Langchain in favor of a custom imple…
- v1.11.22025-10-25Fixed issues with Transformer models not loading
- v1.11.12025-10-23Fixed issues with SearxNG requests getting timed out
GPT Researcher
✓ signed The latest release, v3.7.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Vane
unsigned The latest release, v1.12.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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