Comparison
arthas vs awesome
Verdict
Pick arthas if 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; pick awesome if a curated collection of resources on a variety of technological topics, emphasizing hardware and robotics.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | awesome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (4d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (32d since push) As of Oct 4, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Oct 4, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 6, 2026 · deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Published findings As of Aug 16, 2026 · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- awesome
- 😎 Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- awesome
- 514k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- awesome
- 37k
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- awesome
- 107
Language
- arthas
- Java
- awesome
- -
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.
- awesome
- A curated collection of resources on a variety of technological topics, emphasizing hardware and robotics.
Persona
- arthas
- -
- awesome
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- awesome
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- awesome
- CC0-1.0
Last pushed
- arthas
- Aug 14, 2026
- awesome
- Sep 2, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- awesome
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Very active (96%)
- awesome
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 4d
- awesome
- 32d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- awesome
- 107
Stars delta
- arthas
- +56 (30d)
- awesome
- +22k (30d)
Open issues delta
- arthas
- +4 (30d)
- awesome
- +7 (30d)
Owner type
- arthas
- Organization
- awesome
- User
deps.dev advisories
- arthas
- Not queried
- awesome
- No lockfile (source not queried)
OpenSSF Scorecard
- arthas
- Not queried
- awesome
- Published findings
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- awesome
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, awesome is CC0-1.0.
- 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 awesome if…
- License: awesome is CC0-1.0, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to awesome: awesome, awesome-list, lists, resources.
- When you need well-organized access to diverse technical subjects from IoT to robotics
When NOT to use awesome
- If seeking specific coding frameworks or libraries for software development rather than hardware-focused resources
- In scenarios requiring real-time interactive support or forums, as the content is static lists without active discussion
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (alibaba/arthas) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (alibaba/arthas) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Oct 4, 2026
- GitHub forks (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Oct 4, 2026
- Last push (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Sep 2, 2026
- License file (CC0-1.0) · observed Oct 4, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · awesome 514k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and awesome?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. awesome: 😎 Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over awesome?
- Choose arthas over awesome when License: arthas is Apache-2.0, awesome is CC0-1.0; 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 awesome over arthas?
- Choose awesome over arthas when License: awesome is CC0-1.0, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to awesome: awesome, awesome-list, lists, resources; When you need well-organized access to diverse technical subjects from IoT to robotics.
- 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 awesome?
- If seeking specific coding frameworks or libraries for software development rather than hardware-focused resources In scenarios requiring real-time interactive support or forums, as the content is static lists without active discussion
- Is arthas or awesome more popular on GitHub?
- awesome has more GitHub stars (514,268 vs 37,492). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and awesome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, awesome: CC0-1.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or awesome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and awesome alternatives (arthas markdown twin, awesome 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 awesome?
- arthas: Very active. awesome: Steady. 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 awesome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; awesome trust report.