Comparison
arthas vs google-research
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; google-research is Jupyter Notebook; pick google-research when google-research is primarily Jupyter Notebook; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | google-research |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- google-research
- Google Research
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- google-research
- 38k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- google-research
- 8.5k
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- google-research
- 2.0k
Language
- arthas
- Java
- google-research
- Jupyter Notebook
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.
- google-research
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- google-research
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- google-research
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- google-research
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- google-research
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- google-research
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- google-research
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- google-research
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- google-research
- 2.0k
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- google-research
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; google-research is Jupyter Notebook.
- 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 google-research if…
- google-research is primarily Jupyter Notebook; arthas is Java.
- Tags unique to google-research: research, ai, machine-learning, jupyter notebook.
- More GitHub stars (38k vs 37k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use google-research
- 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 (google-research/google-research) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (google-research/google-research) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (google-research/google-research) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · google-research 38k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and google-research?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. google-research: Google Research. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over google-research?
- Choose arthas over google-research when arthas is primarily Java; google-research is Jupyter Notebook; 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 google-research over arthas?
- Choose google-research over arthas when google-research is primarily Jupyter Notebook; arthas is Java; Tags unique to google-research: research, ai, machine-learning, jupyter notebook; More GitHub stars (38k vs 37k) - visibility, not fit.
- 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 google-research?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or google-research more popular on GitHub?
- google-research has more GitHub stars (38,353 vs 37,427). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and google-research open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, google-research: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or google-research?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and google-research alternatives (arthas markdown twin, google-research 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 google-research?
- arthas: Active. google-research: 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 google-research?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; google-research trust report.