Comparison
auto-sklearn vs PhotoSketch
Verdict
Pick auto-sklearn when license: auto-sklearn is BSD-3-Clause, PhotoSketch is Other; pick PhotoSketch when license: PhotoSketch is Other, auto-sklearn is BSD-3-Clause.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | auto-sklearn | PhotoSketch |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (12d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1158d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 22 low (22 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- auto-sklearn
- Automated Machine Learning with scikit-learn
- PhotoSketch
- Code for Photo-Sketching: Inferring Contour Drawings from Images :dog:
Stars
- auto-sklearn
- 8.1k
- PhotoSketch
- 486
Forks
- auto-sklearn
- 1.3k
- PhotoSketch
- 85
Open issues
- auto-sklearn
- 210
- PhotoSketch
- 5
Language
- auto-sklearn
- Python
- PhotoSketch
- Python
Adopt for
- auto-sklearn
- -
- PhotoSketch
- -
Persona
- auto-sklearn
- -
- PhotoSketch
- -
Runtime
- auto-sklearn
- -
- PhotoSketch
- -
License
- auto-sklearn
- BSD-3-Clause
- PhotoSketch
- Other
Last pushed
- auto-sklearn
- Jun 29, 2026
- PhotoSketch
- May 10, 2023
Categories
- auto-sklearn
- Model Training, Computer Vision, Developer Tools
- PhotoSketch
- Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- auto-sklearn
- Active (82%)
- PhotoSketch
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- auto-sklearn
- 12d
- PhotoSketch
- 1158d
Open issues (now)
- auto-sklearn
- 210
- PhotoSketch
- 5
Owner type
- auto-sklearn
- Organization
- PhotoSketch
- User
Security scan
- auto-sklearn
- 22 low (22 low)
- PhotoSketch
- No lockfile
Full report
- auto-sklearn
- Trust report
- PhotoSketch
- Trust report
Choose auto-sklearn if…
- License: auto-sklearn is BSD-3-Clause, PhotoSketch is Other.
- Tags unique to auto-sklearn: automl, meta-learning, hyperparameter-search, hyperparameter-tuning.
- Also covers Model Training, Developer Tools.
- auto-sklearn ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use auto-sklearn
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose PhotoSketch if…
- License: PhotoSketch is Other, auto-sklearn is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to PhotoSketch: sketch, ai, python, graphics.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (5).
When NOT to use PhotoSketch
- Last GitHub push was 1159 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 10, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on PhotoSketch.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (automl/auto-sklearn) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/auto-sklearn) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (automl/auto-sklearn) · observed Jun 29, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (mtli/PhotoSketch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (mtli/PhotoSketch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (mtli/PhotoSketch) · observed May 10, 2023
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: auto-sklearn 8.1k · PhotoSketch 486 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between auto-sklearn and PhotoSketch?
- auto-sklearn: Automated Machine Learning with scikit-learn. PhotoSketch: Code for Photo-Sketching: Inferring Contour Drawings from Images :dog:. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose auto-sklearn over PhotoSketch?
- Choose auto-sklearn over PhotoSketch when License: auto-sklearn is BSD-3-Clause, PhotoSketch is Other; Tags unique to auto-sklearn: automl, meta-learning, hyperparameter-search, hyperparameter-tuning; Also covers Model Training, Developer Tools; auto-sklearn ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I choose PhotoSketch over auto-sklearn?
- Choose PhotoSketch over auto-sklearn when License: PhotoSketch is Other, auto-sklearn is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to PhotoSketch: sketch, ai, python, graphics; Leaner open-issue backlog (5).
- When should I avoid auto-sklearn?
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid PhotoSketch?
- Last GitHub push was 1159 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 10, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on PhotoSketch.
- Is auto-sklearn or PhotoSketch more popular on GitHub?
- auto-sklearn has more GitHub stars (8,119 vs 486). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are auto-sklearn and PhotoSketch open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (auto-sklearn: BSD-3-Clause, PhotoSketch: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to auto-sklearn or PhotoSketch?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at auto-sklearn alternatives and PhotoSketch alternatives (auto-sklearn markdown twin, PhotoSketch 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, auto-sklearn or PhotoSketch?
- auto-sklearn: Active. PhotoSketch: Dormant. 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 auto-sklearn and PhotoSketch?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: auto-sklearn trust report; PhotoSketch trust report.