Comparison
arthas vs feast
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; feast is Python; pick feast when feast is primarily Python; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | feast |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d 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 | 38 low (38 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- feast
- The Open Source Feature Store for AI/ML
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- feast
- 7.1k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- feast
- 1.4k
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- feast
- 389
Language
- arthas
- Java
- feast
- 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.
- feast
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- feast
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- feast
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- feast
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- feast
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- feast
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- feast
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- feast
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- feast
- 389
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- feast
- 38 low (38 low)
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- feast
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; feast is Python.
- 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.
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 (feast-dev/feast) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (feast-dev/feast) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (feast-dev/feast) · 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: arthas 37k · feast 7.1k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and feast?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. feast: The Open Source Feature Store for AI/ML. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over feast?
- Choose arthas over feast when arthas is primarily Java; feast is Python; 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 feast over arthas?
- Choose feast over arthas when feast is primarily Python; arthas is Java; Tags unique to feast: data-science, ml, features, big-data; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 10, 2026).
- 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 feast?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or feast more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 7,127). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and feast open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, feast: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or feast?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and feast alternatives (arthas markdown twin, feast 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 feast?
- arthas: Active. feast: 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 arthas and feast?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; feast trust report.