--- title: "openevolve vs evolver" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve-vs-evomap-evolver" tools: ["algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve", "evomap-evolver"] --- # openevolve vs evolver *GraphCanon updated Aug 24, 2026* ## Verdict Pick openevolve if openevolve: Open-source evolutionary computation framework inspired by DeepMind's AlphaCode for distributed algorithm evolution; pick evolver if evolMap/evolver is a JavaScript framework that focuses on the autonomous and auditable evolution of AI agents through a structure involving Genes, Capsules, and Events. [openevolve](https://github.com/algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) reports 7.3k GitHub stars, 1.1k forks, and 116 open issues, last pushed Jul 18, 2026. [evolver](https://evomap.ai) has 8.9k stars, 823 forks, and 10 open issues, last pushed Jul 27, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [openevolve's repository](https://github.com/algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) and [evolver's repository](https://github.com/EvoMap/evolver). | | [openevolve](/tools/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve.md) | [evolver](/tools/evomap-evolver.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Open-source implementation of AlphaEvolve evolutionary computation framework | The GEP-powered self-evolving engine for AI agents. | | Stars | 7,262 | 8,881 | | Forks | 1,139 | 823 | | Open issues | 116 | 10 | | Language | Python | JavaScript | | Adopt for | openevolve: Open-source evolutionary computation framework inspired by DeepMind's AlphaCode for distributed algorithm evolution. | EvolMap/evolver is a JavaScript framework that focuses on the autonomous and auditable evolution of AI agents through a structure involving Genes, Capsules, and Events. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Model Training | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [openevolve](/tools/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve.md) | [evolver](/tools/evomap-evolver.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 37d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 116 | 10 | | Stars delta | +469 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | +7 (30d) | Unknown | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/evomap-evolver/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Node.js**: [openevolve](/tools/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve.md) - Node.js runtime; [evolver](/tools/evomap-evolver.md) - Node.js runtime ## Decision facts: openevolve - **Adopt for:** openevolve: Open-source evolutionary computation framework inspired by DeepMind's AlphaCode for distributed algorithm evolution. ## Decision facts: evolver - **Adopt for:** EvolMap/evolver is a JavaScript framework that focuses on the autonomous and auditable evolution of AI agents through a structure involving Genes, Capsules, and Events. ## Choose when ### Choose openevolve if… - openevolve is primarily Python; evolver is JavaScript. - License: openevolve is Apache-2.0, evolver is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to openevolve: alpha-evolve, alphacode, coding-agent, deepmind. - Also covers Model Training. - openevolve ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When focusing on replicating or enhancing features of DeepMind's AlphaEvolve in a Python environment ### Choose evolver if… - evolver is primarily JavaScript; openevolve is Python. - License: evolver is GPL-3.0, openevolve is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to evolver: agent-framework, auditable-ai, autonomous-agent, self-evolution. - Also covers Evaluation & Observability. - - When you prioritize the self-evolutionary capacity and auditability in your AI agents using JavaScript. ## When NOT to use openevolve - If project requires more specialized AI agents not covered by AlphaEvolve techniques - For tasks that do not benefit from the specific type of iterative refinement and model training offered by this framework ## When NOT to use evolver - - Avoid if real-time performance optimizations are critical since Evolver focuses particularly on evolutionary processes and auditability rather than speed. - - Not suitable when you do not require the specific autonomous evolution mechanisms it offers through GEP. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between openevolve and evolver? openevolve: Open-source implementation of AlphaEvolve evolutionary computation framework. evolver: The GEP-powered self-evolving engine for AI agents.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose openevolve over evolver? Choose openevolve over evolver when openevolve is primarily Python; evolver is JavaScript; License: openevolve is Apache-2.0, evolver is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to openevolve: alpha-evolve, alphacode, coding-agent, deepmind; Also covers Model Training; openevolve ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When focusing on replicating or enhancing features of DeepMind's AlphaEvolve in a Python environment. ### When should I choose evolver over openevolve? Choose evolver over openevolve when evolver is primarily JavaScript; openevolve is Python; License: evolver is GPL-3.0, openevolve is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to evolver: agent-framework, auditable-ai, autonomous-agent, self-evolution; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; - When you prioritize the self-evolutionary capacity and auditability in your AI agents using JavaScript. ### When should I avoid openevolve? If project requires more specialized AI agents not covered by AlphaEvolve techniques For tasks that do not benefit from the specific type of iterative refinement and model training offered by this framework ### When should I avoid evolver? - Avoid if real-time performance optimizations are critical since Evolver focuses particularly on evolutionary processes and auditability rather than speed. - Not suitable when you do not require the specific autonomous evolution mechanisms it offers through GEP. ### Is openevolve or evolver more popular on GitHub? evolver has more GitHub stars (8,881 vs 7,262). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are openevolve and evolver open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openevolve: Apache-2.0, evolver: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to openevolve or evolver? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [openevolve alternatives](/tools/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve/alternatives) and [evolver alternatives](/tools/evomap-evolver/alternatives) ([openevolve markdown twin](/tools/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve/alternatives.md), [evolver markdown twin](/tools/evomap-evolver/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/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve-vs-evomap-evolver.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, openevolve or evolver? openevolve: Steady. evolver: 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 openevolve and evolver? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [openevolve trust report](/tools/algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve/trust); [evolver trust report](/tools/evomap-evolver/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=algorithmicsuperintelligence-openevolve) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_