Comparison
holodeck vs VLN-CE
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 VLN-CE if vLN-CE provides Python-based resources for Vision-and-Language Navigation research using Habitat. It uses the MIT license but the datasets adhere to Matterport3D terms.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | holodeck | VLN-CE |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1623d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (569d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- holodeck
- High Fidelity Simulator for Reinforcement Learning and Robotics Research
- VLN-CE
- Vision-and-Language Navigation in Continuous Environments using Habitat
Stars
- holodeck
- 597
- VLN-CE
- 844
Forks
- holodeck
- 42
- VLN-CE
- 90
Open issues
- holodeck
- 52
- VLN-CE
- 29
Language
- holodeck
- Python
- VLN-CE
- Python
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.
- VLN-CE
- VLN-CE provides Python-based resources for Vision-and-Language Navigation research using Habitat. It uses the MIT license but the datasets adhere to Matterport3D terms.
Persona
- holodeck
- -
- VLN-CE
- -
Runtime
- holodeck
- -
- VLN-CE
- -
License
- holodeck
- MIT
- VLN-CE
- MIT
Last pushed
- holodeck
- Feb 19, 2022
- VLN-CE
- Jan 7, 2025
Categories
- holodeck
- Computer Vision, Model Training
- VLN-CE
- Computer Vision, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- holodeck
- 1623d
- VLN-CE
- 569d
Open issues (now)
- holodeck
- 52
- VLN-CE
- 29
Owner type
- holodeck
- Organization
- VLN-CE
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- holodeck
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- VLN-CE
- Published findings
Full report
- holodeck
- Trust report
- VLN-CE
- Trust report
Choose holodeck if…
- Tags unique to holodeck: drones, reinforcement-learning, simulator, unreal-engine.
- - 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 VLN-CE if…
- Tags unique to VLN-CE: deep-learning, python, research.
- When aiming to advance robotics navigation by training models on vision-language tasks with habitat-sim.
- More GitHub stars (844 vs 597) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use VLN-CE
- Avoid if your project needs fully open datasets, as some VLN-CE components are restricted by Matterport3D license terms.
- Steer clear if you prefer tools with built-in support for environments other than those within the Habitat simulation framework.
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 Jul 31, 2026
- GitHub forks (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Last push (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Feb 19, 2022
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (jacobkrantz/VLN-CE) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- GitHub forks (jacobkrantz/VLN-CE) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Last push (jacobkrantz/VLN-CE) · observed Jan 7, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: holodeck 597 · VLN-CE 844 (synced Jul 31, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between holodeck and VLN-CE?
- holodeck: High Fidelity Simulator for Reinforcement Learning and Robotics Research. VLN-CE: Vision-and-Language Navigation in Continuous Environments using Habitat. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose holodeck over VLN-CE?
- Choose holodeck over VLN-CE when Tags unique to holodeck: drones, reinforcement-learning, simulator, unreal-engine; - When you need to simulate complex robotics scenes in high fidelity that mirror real-world scenarios accurately.
- When should I choose VLN-CE over holodeck?
- Choose VLN-CE over holodeck when Tags unique to VLN-CE: deep-learning, python, research; When aiming to advance robotics navigation by training models on vision-language tasks with habitat-sim; More GitHub stars (844 vs 597) - visibility, not fit.
- 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 VLN-CE?
- Avoid if your project needs fully open datasets, as some VLN-CE components are restricted by Matterport3D license terms. Steer clear if you prefer tools with built-in support for environments other than those within the Habitat simulation framework.
- Is holodeck or VLN-CE more popular on GitHub?
- VLN-CE has more GitHub stars (844 vs 597). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are holodeck and VLN-CE open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (holodeck: MIT, VLN-CE: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to holodeck or VLN-CE?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at holodeck alternatives and VLN-CE alternatives (holodeck markdown twin, VLN-CE 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 VLN-CE?
- holodeck: Dormant. VLN-CE: 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 holodeck and VLN-CE?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: holodeck trust report; VLN-CE trust report.