Comparison
classifai vs ultralytics
Verdict
Pick classifai if classifAI is an AI-enhanced plugin for WordPress that leverages computer vision and classification to improve content management and user engagement; pick ultralytics if ultralytics offers a suite of YOLO models for a variety of computer vision tasks, including object detection, instance segmentation, and image classification, with support for deployment in ONNX format.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | classifai | ultralytics |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (5d since push) As of Sep 23, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 23, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- classifai
- Supercharge WordPress Content Workflows and Engagement with Artificial Intelligence
- ultralytics
- Ultralytics YOLO27, YOLO26, YOLO11, YOLOv8 for various computer vision tasks
Stars
- classifai
- 711
- ultralytics
- 62k
Forks
- classifai
- 65
- ultralytics
- 12k
Open issues
- classifai
- 114
- ultralytics
- 82
Language
- classifai
- PHP
- ultralytics
- Python
Adopt for
- classifai
- ClassifAI is an AI-enhanced plugin for WordPress that leverages computer vision and classification to improve content management and user engagement.
- ultralytics
- Ultralytics offers a suite of YOLO models for a variety of computer vision tasks, including object detection, instance segmentation, and image classification, with support for deployment in ONNX format.
Persona
- classifai
- -
- ultralytics
- -
Runtime
- classifai
- -
- ultralytics
- -
License
- classifai
- GPL-2.0
- ultralytics
- Ultralytics is available under the AGPL-3.0 license for open-source collaboration, or under a proprietary Enterprise License for commercial use.
Last pushed
- classifai
- Sep 17, 2026
- ultralytics
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- classifai
- Computer Vision, Model Training
- ultralytics
- Computer Vision, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- classifai
- 5d
- ultralytics
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- classifai
- 114
- ultralytics
- 82
Stars delta
- classifai
- +1 (30d)
- ultralytics
- +1.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- classifai
- +1 (30d)
- ultralytics
- -95 (30d)
Full report
- classifai
- Trust report
- ultralytics
- Trust report
Choose classifai if…
- classifai is primarily PHP; ultralytics is Python.
- License: classifai is GPL-2.0, ultralytics is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to classifai: ai, artificial-intelligence, classification, content-tagging.
- When you need advanced content tagging and automatic categorization through computer vision on a WordPress site.
When NOT to use classifai
- For projects where the minimum PHP version required is below 7.4, given that ClassifAI mandates at least this version.
- When there's a need for a more lightweight solution without the overhead of integrating with multiple external services like Microsoft Azure or IBM Watson.
Choose ultralytics if…
- ultralytics is primarily Python; classifai is PHP.
- License: ultralytics is AGPL-3.0, classifai is GPL-2.0.
- Pricing: Free for open-source projects under AGPL-3.0, with paid options for commercial use through the Enterprise License..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Python and PyTorch for model training and inference..
- Tags unique to ultralytics: deep-learning, image-classification, instance-segmentation, object-detection.
- When you need a comprehensive set of YOLO models for multiple computer vision tasks, including object detection, instance segmentation, and image classification.
When NOT to use ultralytics
- If your project strictly requires proprietary or closed-source software, as Ultralytics' AGPL-3.0 license may not be suitable without purchasing the Enterprise License.
- When you need a tool that focuses solely on a specific computer vision task, as Ultralytics provides a broad range of models which might be overkill for a single-task focus.
- If you are looking for a tool that does not support deployment in ONNX format, as Ultralytics specifically supports this for deployment purposes.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (10up/classifai) · observed Sep 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (10up/classifai) · observed Sep 23, 2026
- Last push (10up/classifai) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (GPL-2.0) · observed Sep 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ultralytics/ultralytics) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ultralytics/ultralytics) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ultralytics/ultralytics) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: classifai 711 · ultralytics 62k (synced Sep 23, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between classifai and ultralytics?
- classifai: Supercharge WordPress Content Workflows and Engagement with Artificial Intelligence. ultralytics: Ultralytics YOLO27, YOLO26, YOLO11, YOLOv8 for various computer vision tasks. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose classifai over ultralytics?
- Choose classifai over ultralytics when classifai is primarily PHP; ultralytics is Python; License: classifai is GPL-2.0, ultralytics is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to classifai: ai, artificial-intelligence, classification, content-tagging; When you need advanced content tagging and automatic categorization through computer vision on a WordPress site.
- When should I choose ultralytics over classifai?
- Choose ultralytics over classifai when ultralytics is primarily Python; classifai is PHP; License: ultralytics is AGPL-3.0, classifai is GPL-2.0; Pricing: Free for open-source projects under AGPL-3.0, with paid options for commercial use through the Enterprise License.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Python and PyTorch for model training and inference.; Tags unique to ultralytics: deep-learning, image-classification, instance-segmentation, object-detection; When you need a comprehensive set of YOLO models for multiple computer vision tasks, including object detection, instance segmentation, and image classification.
- When should I avoid classifai?
- For projects where the minimum PHP version required is below 7.4, given that ClassifAI mandates at least this version. When there's a need for a more lightweight solution without the overhead of integrating with multiple external services like Microsoft Azure or IBM Watson.
- When should I avoid ultralytics?
- If your project strictly requires proprietary or closed-source software, as Ultralytics' AGPL-3.0 license may not be suitable without purchasing the Enterprise License. When you need a tool that focuses solely on a specific computer vision task, as Ultralytics provides a broad range of models which might be overkill for a single-task focus. If you are looking for a tool that does not support deployment in ONNX format, as Ultralytics specifically supports this for deployment purposes.
- Is classifai or ultralytics more popular on GitHub?
- ultralytics has more GitHub stars (61,741 vs 711). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are classifai and ultralytics open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (classifai: GPL-2.0, ultralytics: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to classifai or ultralytics?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at classifai alternatives and ultralytics alternatives (classifai markdown twin, ultralytics 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, classifai or ultralytics?
- classifai: Very active. ultralytics: 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 classifai and ultralytics?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: classifai trust report; ultralytics trust report.