Comparison
HPOBench vs RoBO
Verdict
Pick HPOBench if hPOBench is useful for researchers and developers working on hyperparameter optimization techniques in automated machine learning scenarios; pick RoBO if roBO is a Python framework for robust Bayesian optimization using Gaussian processes and random forests.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | HPOBench | RoBO |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (498d since push) As of Oct 2, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (2712d since push) As of Oct 3, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Oct 2, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Oct 3, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 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
- HPOBench
- A collection of hyperparameter optimization benchmark problems
- RoBO
- A Robust Bayesian Optimization framework
Stars
- HPOBench
- 173
- RoBO
- 496
Forks
- HPOBench
- 36
- RoBO
- 129
Open issues
- HPOBench
- 34
- RoBO
- 26
Language
- HPOBench
- Python
- RoBO
- Python
Adopt for
- HPOBench
- HPOBench is useful for researchers and developers working on hyperparameter optimization techniques in automated machine learning scenarios.
- RoBO
- RoBO is a Python framework for robust Bayesian optimization using Gaussian processes and random forests.
Persona
- HPOBench
- -
- RoBO
- -
Runtime
- HPOBench
- -
- RoBO
- -
License
- HPOBench
- HPOBench is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
- RoBO
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- HPOBench
- May 21, 2025
- RoBO
- Apr 30, 2019
Categories
- HPOBench
- Model Training
- RoBO
- Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- HPOBench
- 498d
- RoBO
- 2712d
Open issues (now)
- HPOBench
- 34
- RoBO
- 26
Stars delta
- HPOBench
- +3 (30d)
- RoBO
- +4 (30d)
Open issues delta
- HPOBench
- 0 (30d)
- RoBO
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- HPOBench
- Trust report
- RoBO
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · HPOBench: Python runtime · RoBO: Python runtime
Choose HPOBench if…
- License: HPOBench is Apache-2.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause.
- Requirements: The installation recommends, but does not strictly require singularity version 3.6, which can be an additional setup step..
- Tags unique to HPOBench: automl, benchmark, hyperparameter-optimization.
- When you are specifically interested in benchmarking hyperparameter optimization problems that include containerized benchmarks to ensure consistency across environments.
When NOT to use HPOBench
- Avoid HPOBench if your project does not require Python or you are looking for a platform that exclusively focuses on the automation of model selection without hyperparameter optimization.
- If you prefer tools with built-in support for multiple programming languages, rather than focusing solely on Python as is the case with HPOBench.
Choose RoBO if…
- License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, HPOBench is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to RoBO: gaussian processes, random forests.
- For tasks requiring robust handling of noisy data in Bayesian Optimization
When NOT to use RoBO
- Avoid if your project strictly requires open-source licenses other than BSD-3-Clause
- Not suitable for users not comfortable installing external dependencies manually
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (automl/HPOBench) · observed Oct 2, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/HPOBench) · observed Oct 2, 2026
- Last push (automl/HPOBench) · observed May 21, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Oct 2, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (automl/RoBO) · observed Oct 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/RoBO) · observed Oct 3, 2026
- Last push (automl/RoBO) · observed Apr 30, 2019
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Oct 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: HPOBench 173 · RoBO 496 (synced Oct 2, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between HPOBench and RoBO?
- HPOBench: A collection of hyperparameter optimization benchmark problems. RoBO: A Robust Bayesian Optimization framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose HPOBench over RoBO?
- Choose HPOBench over RoBO when License: HPOBench is Apache-2.0, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause; Requirements: The installation recommends, but does not strictly require singularity version 3.6, which can be an additional setup step.; Tags unique to HPOBench: automl, benchmark, hyperparameter-optimization; When you are specifically interested in benchmarking hyperparameter optimization problems that include containerized benchmarks to ensure consistency across environments.
- When should I choose RoBO over HPOBench?
- Choose RoBO over HPOBench when License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, HPOBench is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to RoBO: gaussian processes, random forests; For tasks requiring robust handling of noisy data in Bayesian Optimization.
- When should I avoid HPOBench?
- Avoid HPOBench if your project does not require Python or you are looking for a platform that exclusively focuses on the automation of model selection without hyperparameter optimization. If you prefer tools with built-in support for multiple programming languages, rather than focusing solely on Python as is the case with HPOBench.
- When should I avoid RoBO?
- Avoid if your project strictly requires open-source licenses other than BSD-3-Clause Not suitable for users not comfortable installing external dependencies manually
- Is HPOBench or RoBO more popular on GitHub?
- RoBO has more GitHub stars (496 vs 173). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are HPOBench and RoBO open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (HPOBench: Apache-2.0, RoBO: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to HPOBench or RoBO?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at HPOBench alternatives and RoBO alternatives (HPOBench markdown twin, RoBO 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, HPOBench or RoBO?
- HPOBench: Dormant. RoBO: 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 HPOBench and RoBO?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: HPOBench trust report; RoBO trust report.