Comparison
hop vs yunikorn-core
Verdict
Pick hop when hop is primarily Java; yunikorn-core is Go; pick yunikorn-core when yunikorn-core is primarily Go; hop is Java.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 29, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hop | yunikorn-core |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 29, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 29, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- hop
- A Java-based orchestration platform for data integration and workflow management
- yunikorn-core
- Universal resource scheduler for container orchestrator systems
Stars
- hop
- 1.5k
- yunikorn-core
- 1.0k
Forks
- hop
- 477
- yunikorn-core
- 290
Open issues
- hop
- 430
- yunikorn-core
- 19
Language
- hop
- Java
- yunikorn-core
- Go
Adopt for
- hop
- Hop is a Java-based orchestration platform focused on data integration and workflow management, making it suitable for organizations that require robust ETL processes and are comfortable with the Java ecosystem.
- yunikorn-core
- -
Persona
- hop
- -
- yunikorn-core
- -
Runtime
- hop
- -
- yunikorn-core
- -
License
- hop
- Under the Apache-2.0 license, users are granted permissive rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software for any purpose.
- yunikorn-core
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- hop
- Sep 19, 2026
- yunikorn-core
- Sep 29, 2026
Categories
- hop
- Developer Tools
- yunikorn-core
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- hop
- 430
- yunikorn-core
- 19
Stars delta
- hop
- +34 (30d)
- yunikorn-core
- +6 (30d)
Open issues delta
- hop
- -49 (30d)
- yunikorn-core
- +7 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- hop
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- yunikorn-core
- Published findings
Full report
- hop
- Trust report
- yunikorn-core
- Trust report
Choose hop if…
- hop is primarily Java; yunikorn-core is Go.
- Pricing: As an open-source tool under the Apache-2.0 license, Hop is free to download and use. However, additional support or services might come at a cost..
- Requirements: Java development environment must be set up for using Hop..
- Tags unique to hop: apache, data-integration, etl, java.
- - When your organization primarily uses the Java programming language for development.
When NOT to use hop
- - When the team lacks experience in Java and has a preference for languages like Python for workflow orchestrations.
- - If project requirements align more closely with cloud-specific tools that offer deeper integrations than Hop can provide.
- - In scenarios where real-time data streaming is critical, as alternatives might have stronger capabilities.
Choose yunikorn-core if…
- yunikorn-core is primarily Go; hop is Java.
- Pricing: yunikorn-core is free and open-source software under the Apache License v2.0. Additional paid services may be available from third parties for enterprise support or integration..
- Requirements: Ensure you have a container orchestrator system such as Kubernetes or Apache Hadoop YARN to utilize yunikorn-core effectively.; Consider the learning curve associated with setting up and using YuniKorn if your team is not already familiar with its architecture..
- Tags unique to yunikorn-core: apache-yarn, go, kubernetes.
- Use yunikorn-core when you need efficient fine-grained resource sharing across various workloads in multi-tenant environments.
When NOT to use yunikorn-core
- Avoid yunikorn-core when your orchestrator system is not compatible with universal resource schedulers designed for container orchestration.
- Do not use if the project strictly requires scheduler solutions that are deeply integrated with a specific orchestrator, as YuniKorn's core remains agnostic to underlying resource managers.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apache/hop) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/hop) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (apache/hop) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (apache/yunikorn-core) · observed Sep 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/yunikorn-core) · observed Sep 29, 2026
- Last push (apache/yunikorn-core) · observed Sep 29, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hop 1.5k · yunikorn-core 1.0k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hop and yunikorn-core?
- hop: A Java-based orchestration platform for data integration and workflow management. yunikorn-core: Universal resource scheduler for container orchestrator systems. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hop over yunikorn-core?
- Choose hop over yunikorn-core when hop is primarily Java; yunikorn-core is Go; Pricing: As an open-source tool under the Apache-2.0 license, Hop is free to download and use. However, additional support or services might come at a cost.; Requirements: Java development environment must be set up for using Hop.; Tags unique to hop: apache, data-integration, etl, java; - When your organization primarily uses the Java programming language for development.
- When should I choose yunikorn-core over hop?
- Choose yunikorn-core over hop when yunikorn-core is primarily Go; hop is Java; Pricing: yunikorn-core is free and open-source software under the Apache License v2.0. Additional paid services may be available from third parties for enterprise support or integration.; Requirements: Ensure you have a container orchestrator system such as Kubernetes or Apache Hadoop YARN to utilize yunikorn-core effectively.; Consider the learning curve associated with setting up and using YuniKorn if your team is not already familiar with its architecture.; Tags unique to yunikorn-core: apache-yarn, go, kubernetes; Use yunikorn-core when you need efficient fine-grained resource sharing across various workloads in multi-tenant environments.
- When should I avoid hop?
- - When the team lacks experience in Java and has a preference for languages like Python for workflow orchestrations. - If project requirements align more closely with cloud-specific tools that offer deeper integrations than Hop can provide. - In scenarios where real-time data streaming is critical, as alternatives might have stronger capabilities.
- When should I avoid yunikorn-core?
- Avoid yunikorn-core when your orchestrator system is not compatible with universal resource schedulers designed for container orchestration. Do not use if the project strictly requires scheduler solutions that are deeply integrated with a specific orchestrator, as YuniKorn's core remains agnostic to underlying resource managers.
- Is hop or yunikorn-core more popular on GitHub?
- hop has more GitHub stars (1,469 vs 1,029). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hop and yunikorn-core open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hop: Apache-2.0, yunikorn-core: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to hop or yunikorn-core?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hop alternatives and yunikorn-core alternatives (hop markdown twin, yunikorn-core 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, hop or yunikorn-core?
- hop: Very active. yunikorn-core: 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 hop and yunikorn-core?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hop trust report; yunikorn-core trust report.