Comparison
openevolve vs moby
Verdict
Pick openevolve when openevolve is primarily Python; moby is Go; pick moby when moby is primarily Go; openevolve is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openevolve | moby |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (6d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- openevolve
- Open-source implementation of AlphaEvolve
- moby
- The Moby Project - a collaborative project for the container ecosystem to assemble container-based systems
Stars
- openevolve
- 6.7k
- moby
- 72k
Forks
- openevolve
- 1.1k
- moby
- 19k
Open issues
- openevolve
- 116
- moby
- 3.8k
Language
- openevolve
- Python
- moby
- Go
Adopt for
- openevolve
- -
- moby
- -
Persona
- openevolve
- -
- moby
- -
Runtime
- openevolve
- -
- moby
- -
License
- openevolve
- Apache-2.0
- moby
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- openevolve
- Jul 5, 2026
- moby
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- openevolve
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- moby
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Days since push
- openevolve
- 6d
- moby
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- openevolve
- 116
- moby
- 3.8k
Security scan
- openevolve
- No lockfile
- moby
- No criticals
Full report
- openevolve
- Trust report
- moby
- Trust report
Choose openevolve if…
- openevolve is primarily Python; moby is Go.
- Tags unique to openevolve: alphaevolve, deepmind-lab, deepmind, discovery.
- Also covers AI Agents.
When NOT to use openevolve
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose moby if…
- moby is primarily Go; openevolve is Python.
- Tags unique to moby: go, docker, golang, containers.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- moby ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use moby
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (algorithmicsuperintelligence/openevolve) · observed Jul 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (moby/moby) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (moby/moby) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (moby/moby) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openevolve 6.7k · moby 72k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openevolve and moby?
- openevolve: Open-source implementation of AlphaEvolve. moby: The Moby Project - a collaborative project for the container ecosystem to assemble container-based systems. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openevolve over moby?
- Choose openevolve over moby when openevolve is primarily Python; moby is Go; Tags unique to openevolve: alphaevolve, deepmind-lab, deepmind, discovery; Also covers AI Agents.
- When should I choose moby over openevolve?
- Choose moby over openevolve when moby is primarily Go; openevolve is Python; Tags unique to moby: go, docker, golang, containers; Also covers Developer Tools; moby ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I avoid openevolve?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid moby?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is openevolve or moby more popular on GitHub?
- moby has more GitHub stars (71,899 vs 6,677). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openevolve and moby open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openevolve: Apache-2.0, moby: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to openevolve or moby?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openevolve alternatives and moby alternatives (openevolve markdown twin, moby 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, openevolve or moby?
- openevolve: Very active. moby: 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 moby?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openevolve trust report; moby trust report.