Comparison
RoBO vs hyperband
Verdict
Pick RoBO if roBO is a Python framework for robust Bayesian optimization using Gaussian processes and random forests; pick hyperband if hyperband optimizes hyperparameters quickly with an efficient bandit-based approach, supporting several models from scikit-learn and polylearn.
Markdown twin · RoBO alternatives · hyperband alternatives
GraphCanon updated 2w
Trust & integrity
| Signal | RoBO | hyperband |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (2653d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (2910d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings 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
- RoBO
- A Robust Bayesian Optimization framework
- hyperband
- Tuning hyperparams fast with Hyperband
Stars
- RoBO
- 492
- hyperband
- 599
Forks
- RoBO
- 129
- hyperband
- 73
Open issues
- RoBO
- 25
- hyperband
- 9
Language
- RoBO
- Python
- hyperband
- Python
Adopt for
- RoBO
- RoBO is a Python framework for robust Bayesian optimization using Gaussian processes and random forests.
- hyperband
- Hyperband optimizes hyperparameters quickly with an efficient bandit-based approach, supporting several models from scikit-learn and polylearn.
Persona
- RoBO
- -
- hyperband
- -
Runtime
- RoBO
- -
- hyperband
- -
License
- RoBO
- BSD-3-Clause
- hyperband
- Other
Last pushed
- RoBO
- Apr 30, 2019
- hyperband
- Aug 15, 2018
Categories
- RoBO
- Model Training
- hyperband
- Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- RoBO
- 2653d
- hyperband
- 2910d
Open issues (now)
- RoBO
- 25
- hyperband
- 9
Owner type
- RoBO
- Organization
- hyperband
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- RoBO
- Published findings
- hyperband
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- RoBO
- Trust report
- hyperband
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · RoBO: Python runtime · hyperband: Python runtime
Choose RoBO if…
- License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, hyperband is Other.
- Tags unique to RoBO: bayesian-optimization, gaussian processes, python, 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
Choose hyperband if…
- License: hyperband is Other, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to hyperband: classification, gradient-boosting, hyperparameter-optimization, machine-learning.
- Use Hyperband when you need fast optimization of hyperparameters for classifiers such as gradient boosting or regressors like factorization machines from polylearn.
When NOT to use hyperband
- Avoid Hyperband if you require custom data formats that differ significantly from scikit-learn conventions, as this will necessitate extensive customization of the load_data modules.
- Do not use Hyperband when the models you need for hyperparameter tuning are not among the eight pre-supported models; additional support is required outside what comes built-in.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (automl/RoBO) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/RoBO) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Last push (automl/RoBO) · observed Apr 30, 2019
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (zygmuntz/hyperband) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- GitHub forks (zygmuntz/hyperband) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Last push (zygmuntz/hyperband) · observed Aug 15, 2018
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: RoBO 492 · hyperband 599 (synced Aug 4, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between RoBO and hyperband?
- RoBO: A Robust Bayesian Optimization framework. hyperband: Tuning hyperparams fast with Hyperband. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose RoBO over hyperband?
- Choose RoBO over hyperband when License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, hyperband is Other; Tags unique to RoBO: bayesian-optimization, gaussian processes, python, random forests; For tasks requiring robust handling of noisy data in Bayesian Optimization.
- When should I choose hyperband over RoBO?
- Choose hyperband over RoBO when License: hyperband is Other, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to hyperband: classification, gradient-boosting, hyperparameter-optimization, machine-learning; Use Hyperband when you need fast optimization of hyperparameters for classifiers such as gradient boosting or regressors like factorization machines from polylearn.
- 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
- When should I avoid hyperband?
- Avoid Hyperband if you require custom data formats that differ significantly from scikit-learn conventions, as this will necessitate extensive customization of the load_data modules. Do not use Hyperband when the models you need for hyperparameter tuning are not among the eight pre-supported models; additional support is required outside what comes built-in.
- Is RoBO or hyperband more popular on GitHub?
- hyperband has more GitHub stars (599 vs 492). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are RoBO and hyperband open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (RoBO: BSD-3-Clause, hyperband: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to RoBO or hyperband?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at RoBO alternatives and hyperband alternatives (RoBO markdown twin, hyperband 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, RoBO or hyperband?
- RoBO: Dormant. hyperband: 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 RoBO and hyperband?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: RoBO trust report; hyperband trust report.