Comparison
holodeck vs carla
Verdict
Pick holodeck if holodeck is a high-fidelity simulator for reinforcement learning and robotics research in Python using Unreal Engine, suited for creating detailed simulated environments; pick carla if cARLA is suitable for teams focusing on autonomous driving research with high-fidelity sensor data and environmental modeling needs.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | holodeck | carla |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1678d since push) As of Sep 24, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 21, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 24, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 21, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- holodeck
- High Fidelity Simulator for Reinforcement Learning and Robotics Research
- carla
- Open-source simulator for autonomous driving research
Stars
- holodeck
- 597
- carla
- 14k
Forks
- holodeck
- 42
- carla
- 4.7k
Open issues
- holodeck
- 52
- carla
- 1.2k
Language
- holodeck
- Python
- carla
- C++
Adopt for
- holodeck
- Holodeck is a high-fidelity simulator for reinforcement learning and robotics research in Python using Unreal Engine, suited for creating detailed simulated environments.
- carla
- CARLA is suitable for teams focusing on autonomous driving research with high-fidelity sensor data and environmental modeling needs.
Persona
- holodeck
- -
- carla
- -
Runtime
- holodeck
- -
- carla
- -
License
- holodeck
- MIT
- carla
- MIT
Last pushed
- holodeck
- Feb 19, 2022
- carla
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- holodeck
- Computer Vision, Model Training
- carla
- Computer Vision, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- holodeck
- Dormant (18%)
- carla
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- holodeck
- 1678d
- carla
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- holodeck
- 52
- carla
- 1.2k
Stars delta
- holodeck
- 0 (30d)
- carla
- +178 (30d)
Open issues delta
- holodeck
- 0 (30d)
- carla
- +13 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- holodeck
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- carla
- Published findings
Full report
- holodeck
- Trust report
- carla
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · holodeck: Python runtime · carla: Python runtime
Choose holodeck if…
- holodeck is primarily Python; carla is C++.
- Tags unique to holodeck: drones, reinforcement learning, robotics, simulator.
- - When you need to simulate complex robotics scenes in high fidelity that mirror real-world scenarios accurately
When NOT to use holodeck
- - If your project is limited to simpler scenarios where less detailed simulations are acceptable for training reinforcement learning models
- - For projects with constraints on computing resources since Unreal Engine can be demanding and this limits its use in resource-constrained environments.
Choose carla if…
- carla is primarily C++; holodeck is Python.
- Tags unique to carla: artificial-intelligence, autonomous-driving, deep-learning, deep-reinforcement-learning.
- When your project requires Unreal Engine 5.5 capabilities for realistic simulation of complex autonomous vehicle scenarios
When NOT to use carla
- If your project or research does not require the advanced features of Unreal Engine 5.5 and you are constrained by older hardware or software like Windows 10 or Ubuntu 20.04
- When your immediate focus is on rapid deployment rather than simulation, as setting up CARLA requires significant setup time due to its system requirements
- If your project focuses on non-autonomous driving applications where the specialized assets and simulations of CARLA may not be directly applicable
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Sep 24, 2026
- GitHub forks (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Sep 24, 2026
- Last push (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Feb 19, 2022
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 24, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (carla-simulator/carla) · observed Sep 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (carla-simulator/carla) · observed Sep 21, 2026
- Last push (carla-simulator/carla) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: holodeck 597 · carla 14k (synced Sep 24, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between holodeck and carla?
- holodeck: High Fidelity Simulator for Reinforcement Learning and Robotics Research. carla: Open-source simulator for autonomous driving research. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose holodeck over carla?
- Choose holodeck over carla when holodeck is primarily Python; carla is C++; Tags unique to holodeck: drones, reinforcement learning, robotics, simulator; - When you need to simulate complex robotics scenes in high fidelity that mirror real-world scenarios accurately.
- When should I choose carla over holodeck?
- Choose carla over holodeck when carla is primarily C++; holodeck is Python; Tags unique to carla: artificial-intelligence, autonomous-driving, deep-learning, deep-reinforcement-learning; When your project requires Unreal Engine 5.5 capabilities for realistic simulation of complex autonomous vehicle scenarios.
- When should I avoid holodeck?
- - If your project is limited to simpler scenarios where less detailed simulations are acceptable for training reinforcement learning models - For projects with constraints on computing resources since Unreal Engine can be demanding and this limits its use in resource-constrained environments.
- When should I avoid carla?
- If your project or research does not require the advanced features of Unreal Engine 5.5 and you are constrained by older hardware or software like Windows 10 or Ubuntu 20.04 When your immediate focus is on rapid deployment rather than simulation, as setting up CARLA requires significant setup time due to its system requirements If your project focuses on non-autonomous driving applications where the specialized assets and simulations of CARLA may not be directly applicable
- Is holodeck or carla more popular on GitHub?
- carla has more GitHub stars (14,412 vs 597). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are holodeck and carla open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (holodeck: MIT, carla: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to holodeck or carla?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at holodeck alternatives and carla alternatives (holodeck markdown twin, carla 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, holodeck or carla?
- holodeck: Dormant. carla: 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 holodeck and carla?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: holodeck trust report; carla trust report.