Comparison
arthas vs palmier-pro
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; palmier-pro is Swift; pick palmier-pro when palmier-pro is primarily Swift; arthas is Java.
Markdown twin · arthas alternatives · palmier-pro alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | palmier-pro |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- palmier-pro
- macOS video editor built for AI
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- palmier-pro
- 10k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- palmier-pro
- 769
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- palmier-pro
- 72
Language
- arthas
- Java
- palmier-pro
- Swift
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.
- palmier-pro
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- palmier-pro
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- palmier-pro
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- palmier-pro
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- palmier-pro
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- palmier-pro
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- palmier-pro
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- palmier-pro
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- palmier-pro
- 72
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- palmier-pro
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; palmier-pro is Swift.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, palmier-pro is GPL-3.0.
- 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 palmier-pro if…
- palmier-pro is primarily Swift; arthas is Java.
- License: palmier-pro is GPL-3.0, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to palmier-pro: ai-video, claude, macos, mcp.
When NOT to use palmier-pro
- 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 (palmier-io/palmier-pro) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (palmier-io/palmier-pro) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (palmier-io/palmier-pro) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · palmier-pro 10k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and palmier-pro?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. palmier-pro: macOS video editor built for AI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over palmier-pro?
- Choose arthas over palmier-pro when arthas is primarily Java; palmier-pro is Swift; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, palmier-pro is GPL-3.0; 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 palmier-pro over arthas?
- Choose palmier-pro over arthas when palmier-pro is primarily Swift; arthas is Java; License: palmier-pro is GPL-3.0, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to palmier-pro: ai-video, claude, macos, mcp.
- 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 palmier-pro?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or palmier-pro more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 10,254). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and palmier-pro open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, palmier-pro: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or palmier-pro?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and palmier-pro alternatives (arthas markdown twin, palmier-pro 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 palmier-pro?
- arthas: Active. palmier-pro: 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 palmier-pro?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; palmier-pro trust report.