An independent, evidence-weighted trust comparison of two research & data — ranked on verifiable signals, not popularity.
| Signal | DeerFlow | GPT Researcher |
|---|---|---|
| HVTrust score | 71.4 | 68.0 |
| Evidence grade | D | B |
| Safety / Integrity (30) | 16.6 | 13.3 |
| Transparency (20) | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Maintenance (20) | 19.9 | 17.8 |
| Adoption (10) | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| GitHub stars | 70.0k | 27.4k |
| Weekly downloads | — | 22,807 |
| Last push | 2026-05-29 | 2026-05-28 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| OSSF Scorecard | 7.1 | 6.7 |