Comparison
arthas vs xyflow
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; xyflow is TypeScript; pick xyflow when xyflow is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java.
Markdown twin · arthas alternatives · xyflow alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | xyflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- xyflow
- React Flow | Svelte Flow - Powerful open source libraries for building node-based UIs with React (https://reactflow.dev) or Svelte (https://svelteflow.dev). Ready out-of-the-box and infinitely customi
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- xyflow
- 38k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- xyflow
- 2.5k
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- xyflow
- 130
Language
- arthas
- Java
- xyflow
- TypeScript
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.
- xyflow
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- xyflow
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- xyflow
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- xyflow
- MIT
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- xyflow
- Jul 14, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- xyflow
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- xyflow
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- xyflow
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- xyflow
- 130
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- xyflow
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; xyflow is TypeScript.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, xyflow is MIT.
- 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 xyflow if…
- xyflow is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java.
- License: xyflow is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to xyflow: flowchart, graph, javascript, node-based-ui.
When NOT to use xyflow
- 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 (xyflow/xyflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (xyflow/xyflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (xyflow/xyflow) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · xyflow 38k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and xyflow?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. xyflow: React Flow | Svelte Flow - Powerful open source libraries for building node-based UIs with React (https://reactflow.dev) or Svelte (https://svelteflow.dev). Ready out-of-the-box and infinitely customi. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over xyflow?
- Choose arthas over xyflow when arthas is primarily Java; xyflow is TypeScript; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, xyflow is MIT; 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 xyflow over arthas?
- Choose xyflow over arthas when xyflow is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java; License: xyflow is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to xyflow: flowchart, graph, javascript, node-based-ui.
- 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 xyflow?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or xyflow more popular on GitHub?
- xyflow has more GitHub stars (37,643 vs 37,427). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and xyflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, xyflow: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or xyflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and xyflow alternatives (arthas markdown twin, xyflow 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 xyflow?
- arthas: Active. xyflow: 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 xyflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; xyflow trust report.