Comparison
arthas vs MOE
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; MOE is C++; pick MOE when mOE is primarily C++; arthas is Java.
Markdown twin · arthas alternatives · MOE alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | MOE |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Archived (1205d 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 | 15 low (15 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- MOE
- A global, black box optimization engine for real world metric optimization.
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- MOE
- 1.3k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- MOE
- 139
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- MOE
- 175
Language
- arthas
- Java
- MOE
- C++
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.
- MOE
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- MOE
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- MOE
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- MOE
- Other
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- MOE
- Mar 24, 2023
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- MOE
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- MOE
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- MOE
- 1205d
Archived on GitHub
- arthas
- No
- MOE
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- MOE
- 175
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- MOE
- 15 low (15 low)
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- MOE
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; MOE is C++.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, MOE is Other.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arthas: diagnosis, jvm, trouble-shooting, java.
- 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 MOE if…
- MOE is primarily C++; arthas is Java.
- License: MOE is Other, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to MOE: c++.
When NOT to use MOE
- MOE is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency.
- 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 (YelpArchive/MOE) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (YelpArchive/MOE) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (YelpArchive/MOE) · observed Mar 24, 2023
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · MOE 1.3k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and MOE?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. MOE: A global, black box optimization engine for real world metric optimization.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over MOE?
- Choose arthas over MOE when arthas is primarily Java; MOE is C++; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, MOE is Other; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Tags unique to arthas: diagnosis, jvm, trouble-shooting, java; 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 MOE over arthas?
- Choose MOE over arthas when MOE is primarily C++; arthas is Java; License: MOE is Other, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to MOE: c++.
- 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 MOE?
- MOE is archived on GitHub. Prefer an active alternative unless you maintain a private fork or need a frozen dependency. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or MOE more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 1,318). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and MOE open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, MOE: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or MOE?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and MOE alternatives (arthas markdown twin, MOE 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 MOE?
- arthas: Active. MOE: Archived. 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 MOE?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; MOE trust report.