Comparison
relay vs TrendRadar
Verdict
Pick relay when relay is primarily TypeScript; TrendRadar is Python; pick TrendRadar when trendRadar is primarily Python; relay is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | relay | TrendRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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
- relay
- Get your agents talking. A hosted messaging store + router with fast retrieval. Useful for orchestrating agents.
- TrendRadar
- AI-driven public opinion & trend monitor with multi-platform aggregation, RSS, and smart alerts.
Stars
- relay
- 764
- TrendRadar
- 60k
Forks
- relay
- 58
- TrendRadar
- 25k
Open issues
- relay
- 81
- TrendRadar
- 50
Language
- relay
- TypeScript
- TrendRadar
- Python
Adopt for
- relay
- -
- TrendRadar
- TrendRadar is an AI-driven tool for monitoring trends and public opinions across multiple platforms. It supports Docker, offers multi-platform aggregation, RSS feeds, smart alerts customized through various channels such
Persona
- relay
- -
- TrendRadar
- -
Runtime
- relay
- -
- TrendRadar
- -
License
- relay
- Apache-2.0
- TrendRadar
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- relay
- Jul 15, 2026
- TrendRadar
- Jul 8, 2026
Categories
- relay
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability
- TrendRadar
- Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- relay
- 0d
- TrendRadar
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- relay
- 81
- TrendRadar
- 50
Owner type
- relay
- Organization
- TrendRadar
- User
Full report
- relay
- Trust report
- TrendRadar
- Trust report
Choose relay if…
- relay is primarily TypeScript; TrendRadar is Python.
- License: relay is Apache-2.0, TrendRadar is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to relay: agent, agent-collaboration, agent-communication, agent-skills.
- Also covers AI Agents.
When NOT to use relay
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
Choose TrendRadar if…
- TrendRadar is primarily Python; relay is TypeScript.
- License: TrendRadar is GPL-3.0, relay is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Docker for local or cloud data management to operate efficiently. Offers integration capabilities with platforms like WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk, and ntf.
- Tags unique to TrendRadar: ai, data-analysis, docker, hot-news.
- When you need comprehensive analysis of trending topics from a variety of sources including real-time news translations to stay informed globally.
When NOT to use TrendRadar
- Avoid if your needs are met with basic RSS feed services without the complexity of integrating multilingual AI-driven analytics.
- If you prefer a tool that does not utilize an open-source GPL-3.0 license and instead require proprietary solutions with custom development options, TrendRadar may not be suitable.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AgentWorkforce/relay) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (AgentWorkforce/relay) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (AgentWorkforce/relay) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (sansan0/TrendRadar) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (sansan0/TrendRadar) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (sansan0/TrendRadar) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: relay 764 · TrendRadar 60k (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between relay and TrendRadar?
- relay: Get your agents talking. A hosted messaging store + router with fast retrieval. Useful for orchestrating agents.. TrendRadar: AI-driven public opinion & trend monitor with multi-platform aggregation, RSS, and smart alerts.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose relay over TrendRadar?
- Choose relay over TrendRadar when relay is primarily TypeScript; TrendRadar is Python; License: relay is Apache-2.0, TrendRadar is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to relay: agent, agent-collaboration, agent-communication, agent-skills; Also covers AI Agents.
- When should I choose TrendRadar over relay?
- Choose TrendRadar over relay when TrendRadar is primarily Python; relay is TypeScript; License: TrendRadar is GPL-3.0, relay is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Docker for local or cloud data management to operate efficiently. Offers integration capabilities with platforms like WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk, and ntf; Tags unique to TrendRadar: ai, data-analysis, docker, hot-news; When you need comprehensive analysis of trending topics from a variety of sources including real-time news translations to stay informed globally.
- When should I avoid relay?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough. Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
- When should I avoid TrendRadar?
- Avoid if your needs are met with basic RSS feed services without the complexity of integrating multilingual AI-driven analytics. If you prefer a tool that does not utilize an open-source GPL-3.0 license and instead require proprietary solutions with custom development options, TrendRadar may not be suitable.
- Is relay or TrendRadar more popular on GitHub?
- TrendRadar has more GitHub stars (60,461 vs 764). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are relay and TrendRadar open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (relay: Apache-2.0, TrendRadar: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to relay or TrendRadar?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at relay alternatives and TrendRadar alternatives (relay markdown twin, TrendRadar 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, relay or TrendRadar?
- relay: Very active. TrendRadar: 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 relay and TrendRadar?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: relay trust report; TrendRadar trust report.