Comparison
arthas vs RoBO
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; RoBO is Python; pick RoBO when roBO is primarily Python; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | RoBO |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (2629d 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 | 15 low (15 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- RoBO
- RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- RoBO
- 490
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- RoBO
- 130
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- RoBO
- 25
Language
- arthas
- Java
- RoBO
- 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.
- RoBO
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- RoBO
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- RoBO
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- RoBO
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- RoBO
- Apr 30, 2019
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- RoBO
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- RoBO
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- RoBO
- 2629d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- RoBO
- 25
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- RoBO
- 15 low (15 low)
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- RoBO
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; RoBO is Python.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arthas: diagnosis, jvm, trouble-shooting, java.
- 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 RoBO if…
- RoBO is primarily Python; arthas is Java.
- License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to RoBO: python.
When NOT to use RoBO
- Last GitHub push was 2630 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO.
- 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/RoBO) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/RoBO) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (automl/RoBO) · observed Apr 30, 2019
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · RoBO 490 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and RoBO?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. RoBO: RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over RoBO?
- Choose arthas over RoBO when arthas is primarily Java; RoBO is Python; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Tags unique to arthas: diagnosis, jvm, trouble-shooting, java; 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 RoBO over arthas?
- Choose RoBO over arthas when RoBO is primarily Python; arthas is Java; License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to RoBO: python.
- 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 RoBO?
- Last GitHub push was 2630 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or RoBO more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and RoBO open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, RoBO: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or RoBO?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and RoBO alternatives (arthas markdown twin, RoBO 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 RoBO?
- arthas: Active. RoBO: 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 RoBO?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; RoBO trust report.