Comparison
hamilton vs omnigraph
Verdict
Pick hamilton if apache Hamilton aids Python data environments by enabling modular, self-documenting dataflows with lineage/tracing and metadata support; pick omnigraph if omnigraph is a Rust-based Lakehouse-native graph engine that integrates Git-style workflows for managing knowledge graphs leveraging modern data technologies such as Apache Arrow and DataFusion.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hamilton | omnigraph |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- hamilton
- Modular dataflow definition for Python environments
- omnigraph
- Lakehouse native graph engine with git-style workflows
Stars
- hamilton
- 2.6k
- omnigraph
- 1.0k
Forks
- hamilton
- 203
- omnigraph
- 190
Open issues
- hamilton
- 148
- omnigraph
- 17
Language
- hamilton
- Jupyter Notebook
- omnigraph
- Rust
Adopt for
- hamilton
- Apache Hamilton aids Python data environments by enabling modular, self-documenting dataflows with lineage/tracing and metadata support.
- omnigraph
- Omnigraph is a Rust-based Lakehouse-native graph engine that integrates Git-style workflows for managing knowledge graphs leveraging modern data technologies such as Apache Arrow and DataFusion.
Persona
- hamilton
- -
- omnigraph
- -
Runtime
- hamilton
- -
- omnigraph
- -
License
- hamilton
- Apache-2.0
- omnigraph
- MIT
Last pushed
- hamilton
- Aug 1, 2026
- omnigraph
- Aug 2, 2026
Categories
- hamilton
- Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
- omnigraph
- Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Days since push
- hamilton
- 1d
- omnigraph
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- hamilton
- 148
- omnigraph
- 17
Full report
- hamilton
- Trust report
- omnigraph
- Trust report
Choose hamilton if…
- hamilton is primarily Jupyter Notebook; omnigraph is Rust.
- License: hamilton is Apache-2.0, omnigraph is MIT.
- Tags unique to hamilton: dag, data-analysis, data-engineering, data-science.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Requires detailed lineage and tracing in Python-based ETL processes
When NOT to use hamilton
- Working exclusively within a non-Python environment where broader platform support is needed
- Projects that do not require extensive metadata capture or lineage tracking capabilities
Choose omnigraph if…
- omnigraph is primarily Rust; hamilton is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: omnigraph is MIT, hamilton is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to omnigraph: apache-arrow, context-graph, datafusion, graph-database.
- omnigraph ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use Omnigraph if your project involves complex knowledge graph management within a lakehouse architecture, as it offers native integration to facilitate efficient handling of large datasets.
When NOT to use omnigraph
- Avoid Omnigraph if you prefer or need a Java-based solution, as it might not align with the runtime requirements of your existing technology stack.
- Omnigraph may not be suitable for simple or small-scale graph projects that do not require advanced versioning and collaboration features akin to Git workflows.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apache/hamilton) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/hamilton) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (apache/hamilton) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ModernRelay/omnigraph) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- GitHub forks (ModernRelay/omnigraph) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Last push (ModernRelay/omnigraph) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hamilton 2.6k · omnigraph 1.0k (synced Aug 3, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hamilton and omnigraph?
- hamilton: Modular dataflow definition for Python environments. omnigraph: Lakehouse native graph engine with git-style workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hamilton over omnigraph?
- Choose hamilton over omnigraph when hamilton is primarily Jupyter Notebook; omnigraph is Rust; License: hamilton is Apache-2.0, omnigraph is MIT; Tags unique to hamilton: dag, data-analysis, data-engineering, data-science; Also covers Developer Tools; Requires detailed lineage and tracing in Python-based ETL processes.
- When should I choose omnigraph over hamilton?
- Choose omnigraph over hamilton when omnigraph is primarily Rust; hamilton is Jupyter Notebook; License: omnigraph is MIT, hamilton is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to omnigraph: apache-arrow, context-graph, datafusion, graph-database; omnigraph ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use Omnigraph if your project involves complex knowledge graph management within a lakehouse architecture, as it offers native integration to facilitate efficient handling of large datasets.
- When should I avoid hamilton?
- Working exclusively within a non-Python environment where broader platform support is needed Projects that do not require extensive metadata capture or lineage tracking capabilities
- When should I avoid omnigraph?
- Avoid Omnigraph if you prefer or need a Java-based solution, as it might not align with the runtime requirements of your existing technology stack. Omnigraph may not be suitable for simple or small-scale graph projects that do not require advanced versioning and collaboration features akin to Git workflows.
- Is hamilton or omnigraph more popular on GitHub?
- hamilton has more GitHub stars (2,557 vs 1,040). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hamilton and omnigraph open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hamilton: Apache-2.0, omnigraph: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to hamilton or omnigraph?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hamilton alternatives and omnigraph alternatives (hamilton markdown twin, omnigraph 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, hamilton or omnigraph?
- hamilton: Very active. omnigraph: 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 hamilton and omnigraph?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hamilton trust report; omnigraph trust report.