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title: "classifai vs awesome-AutoML"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/10up-classifai-vs-windmaple-awesome-automl"
tools: ["10up-classifai", "windmaple-awesome-automl"]
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# classifai vs awesome-AutoML

*GraphCanon updated Aug 4, 2026*

## 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 awesome-AutoML if curates AutoML research across neural architecture search, hyperparameter optimization, and meta-learning.

[classifai](https://classifaiplugin.com) reports 710 GitHub stars, 64 forks, and 113 open issues, last pushed Jul 30, 2026. [awesome-AutoML](https://github.com/windmaple/awesome-AutoML) has 941 stars, 156 forks, and 1 open issues, last pushed Mar 24, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [classifai's repository](https://github.com/10up/classifai) and [awesome-AutoML's repository](https://github.com/windmaple/awesome-AutoML).

| | [classifai](/tools/10up-classifai.md) | [awesome-AutoML](/tools/windmaple-awesome-automl.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Supercharge WordPress Content Workflows and Engagement with Artificial Intelligence | Curating AutoML research and resources |
| Stars | 710 | 941 |
| Forks | 64 | 156 |
| Open issues | 113 | 1 |
| Language | PHP | - |
| Adopt for | ClassifAI is an AI-enhanced plugin for WordPress that leverages computer vision and classification to improve content management and user engagement. | Curates AutoML research across neural architecture search, hyperparameter optimization, and meta-learning. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Categories | Computer Vision, Model Training | Model Training |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [classifai](/tools/10up-classifai.md) | [awesome-AutoML](/tools/windmaple-awesome-automl.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) |
| Days since push | 1d | 133d |
| Open issues (now) | 113 | 1 |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/10up-classifai/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/windmaple-awesome-automl/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: classifai

- **Adopt for:** ClassifAI is an AI-enhanced plugin for WordPress that leverages computer vision and classification to improve content management and user engagement.

## Decision facts: awesome-AutoML

- **Adopt for:** Curates AutoML research across neural architecture search, hyperparameter optimization, and meta-learning.

## Choose when

### Choose classifai if…

- License: classifai is GPL-2.0, awesome-AutoML is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to classifai: ai, artificial-intelligence, classification, computer-vision.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- When you need advanced content tagging and automatic categorization through computer vision on a WordPress site.

### Choose awesome-AutoML if…

- License: awesome-AutoML is GPL-3.0, classifai is GPL-2.0.
- Tags unique to awesome-AutoML: automl, hyperparameter-optimization, meta-learning, neural-architecture-search.
- When seeking comprehensive resources on diverse AutoML topics from recent and impactful research.

## 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.

## When NOT to use awesome-AutoML

- If looking for direct implementation advice as the repository focuses more on linking to resources rather than providing specific how-to guides.
- When requiring real-time or interactive AutoML features, since it's a curation hub rather than an application tool.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between classifai and awesome-AutoML?

classifai: Supercharge WordPress Content Workflows and Engagement with Artificial Intelligence. awesome-AutoML: Curating AutoML research and resources. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose classifai over awesome-AutoML?

Choose classifai over awesome-AutoML when License: classifai is GPL-2.0, awesome-AutoML is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to classifai: ai, artificial-intelligence, classification, computer-vision; Also covers Computer Vision; When you need advanced content tagging and automatic categorization through computer vision on a WordPress site.

### When should I choose awesome-AutoML over classifai?

Choose awesome-AutoML over classifai when License: awesome-AutoML is GPL-3.0, classifai is GPL-2.0; Tags unique to awesome-AutoML: automl, hyperparameter-optimization, meta-learning, neural-architecture-search; When seeking comprehensive resources on diverse AutoML topics from recent and impactful research.

### 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 awesome-AutoML?

If looking for direct implementation advice as the repository focuses more on linking to resources rather than providing specific how-to guides. When requiring real-time or interactive AutoML features, since it's a curation hub rather than an application tool.

### Is classifai or awesome-AutoML more popular on GitHub?

awesome-AutoML has more GitHub stars (941 vs 710). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are classifai and awesome-AutoML open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (classifai: GPL-2.0, awesome-AutoML: GPL-3.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to classifai or awesome-AutoML?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [classifai alternatives](/tools/10up-classifai/alternatives) and [awesome-AutoML alternatives](/tools/windmaple-awesome-automl/alternatives) ([classifai markdown twin](/tools/10up-classifai/alternatives.md), [awesome-AutoML markdown twin](/tools/windmaple-awesome-automl/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/10up-classifai-vs-windmaple-awesome-automl.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, classifai or awesome-AutoML?

classifai: Very active. awesome-AutoML: Slowing. 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 awesome-AutoML?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [classifai trust report](/tools/10up-classifai/trust); [awesome-AutoML trust report](/tools/windmaple-awesome-automl/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=10up-classifai`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=10up-classifai)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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