Comparison
arthas vs kratos
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; kratos is Go; pick kratos when kratos is primarily Go; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | kratos |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (9d 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 MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- kratos
- Your ultimate Go microservices framework for the cloud-native era.
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- kratos
- 26k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- kratos
- 4.2k
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- kratos
- 83
Language
- arthas
- Java
- kratos
- Go
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.
- kratos
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- kratos
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- kratos
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- kratos
- MIT
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- kratos
- Jul 1, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- kratos
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- kratos
- 9d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- kratos
- 83
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- kratos
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- kratos
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; kratos is Go.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, kratos is MIT.
- 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 (go-kratos/kratos) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (go-kratos/kratos) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (go-kratos/kratos) · observed Jul 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · kratos 26k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and kratos?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. kratos: Your ultimate Go microservices framework for the cloud-native era.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over kratos?
- Choose arthas over kratos when arthas is primarily Java; kratos is Go; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, kratos is MIT; 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 kratos over arthas?
- Choose kratos over arthas when kratos is primarily Go; arthas is Java; License: kratos is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to kratos: architecture, go, cloud-native, generate.
- 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 kratos?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or kratos more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 25,781). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and kratos open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, kratos: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or kratos?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and kratos alternatives (arthas markdown twin, kratos 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 kratos?
- arthas: Active. kratos: 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 kratos?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; kratos trust report.