Comparison
arthas vs HpBandSter
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; HpBandSter is Python; pick HpBandSter when hpBandSter is primarily Python; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | HpBandSter |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1364d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- HpBandSter
- a distributed Hyperband implementation on Steroids
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- HpBandSter
- 630
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- HpBandSter
- 108
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- HpBandSter
- 66
Language
- arthas
- Java
- HpBandSter
- Python
Adopt for
- arthas
- Arthas is a Java diagnostic tool from Alibaba designed to monitor and troubleshoot running Java applications using features such as tracing, classloader analysis, and JVM diagnostics.
- HpBandSter
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- HpBandSter
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- HpBandSter
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- HpBandSter
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- HpBandSter
- Oct 16, 2022
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- HpBandSter
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- HpBandSter
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- HpBandSter
- 1364d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- HpBandSter
- 66
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- HpBandSter
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; HpBandSter is Python.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, HpBandSter is BSD-3-Clause.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arthas: agent, diagnosis, java, jvm.
- arthas ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Utilize Arthas for deep diagnostics on running Java applications where you need advanced features such as bytecode enhancement or specific trace capabilities over static analysis.
When NOT to use arthas
- Avoid using Arthas if your primary need is for quick, surface-level diagnostics or performance tuning without diving into more advanced features.
- Do not use Arthas if you are working in a development environment outside of Java where this specific diagnostic tool would provide no value.
Choose HpBandSter if…
- HpBandSter is primarily Python; arthas is Java.
- License: HpBandSter is BSD-3-Clause, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to HpBandSter: automated-machine-learning, automl, bayesian-optimization, hyperparameter-optimization.
When NOT to use HpBandSter
- Last GitHub push was 1365 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 16, 2022). Validate activity before betting a new project on HpBandSter.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (alibaba/arthas) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (alibaba/arthas) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (alibaba/arthas) · observed Jul 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (automl/HpBandSter) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/HpBandSter) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (automl/HpBandSter) · observed Oct 16, 2022
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · HpBandSter 630 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and HpBandSter?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. HpBandSter: a distributed Hyperband implementation on Steroids. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over HpBandSter?
- Choose arthas over HpBandSter when arthas is primarily Java; HpBandSter is Python; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, HpBandSter is BSD-3-Clause; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Tags unique to arthas: agent, diagnosis, java, jvm; arthas ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Utilize Arthas for deep diagnostics on running Java applications where you need advanced features such as bytecode enhancement or specific trace capabilities over static analysis.
- When should I choose HpBandSter over arthas?
- Choose HpBandSter over arthas when HpBandSter is primarily Python; arthas is Java; License: HpBandSter is BSD-3-Clause, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to HpBandSter: automated-machine-learning, automl, bayesian-optimization, hyperparameter-optimization.
- When should I avoid arthas?
- Avoid using Arthas if your primary need is for quick, surface-level diagnostics or performance tuning without diving into more advanced features. Do not use Arthas if you are working in a development environment outside of Java where this specific diagnostic tool would provide no value.
- When should I avoid HpBandSter?
- Last GitHub push was 1365 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 16, 2022). Validate activity before betting a new project on HpBandSter. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or HpBandSter more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 630). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and HpBandSter open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, HpBandSter: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or HpBandSter?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and HpBandSter alternatives (arthas markdown twin, HpBandSter 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, arthas or HpBandSter?
- arthas: Active. HpBandSter: Dormant. 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 arthas and HpBandSter?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; HpBandSter trust report.