Comparison
oasis vs caveman
Verdict
Pick oasis if oASIS is tailored for simulating large-scale AI societies using deep learning, LLMs, and NLP; pick caveman if caveman reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents, supporting two sizes and primarily written in Go.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | oasis | caveman |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Aug 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 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
- oasis
- OASIS: Open Agent Social Interaction Simulations with One Million Agents
- caveman
- Reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents
Stars
- oasis
- 5.0k
- caveman
- 106k
Forks
- oasis
- 618
- caveman
- 6.2k
Open issues
- oasis
- 56
- caveman
- 127
Language
- oasis
- Python
- caveman
- Go
Adopt for
- oasis
- OASIS is tailored for simulating large-scale AI societies using deep learning, LLMs, and NLP.
- caveman
- Caveman reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents, supporting two sizes and primarily written in Go.
Persona
- oasis
- -
- caveman
- -
Runtime
- oasis
- -
- caveman
- -
License
- oasis
- Apache-2.0
- caveman
- Caveman operates under a split license: MIT for the skill, Agent SDK, and initializer, and BSL-1.1 for the engine-linked runtime, which converts to Apache-2.0 by 2030 or four years after shipping.
Last pushed
- oasis
- Aug 14, 2026
- caveman
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- oasis
- AI Agents, Model Training
- caveman
- AI Agents, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- oasis
- 2d
- caveman
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- oasis
- 56
- caveman
- 127
Stars delta
- oasis
- +93 (30d)
- caveman
- +8.0k (30d)
Open issues delta
- oasis
- -1 (30d)
- caveman
- -358 (30d)
Owner type
- oasis
- Organization
- caveman
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- oasis
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- caveman
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
Full report
- oasis
- Trust report
- caveman
- Trust report
Choose oasis if…
- oasis is primarily Python; caveman is Go.
- License: oasis is Apache-2.0, caveman is Other.
- Tags unique to oasis: agent-based-framework, agent-based-simulation, ai-societies, deep-learning.
- When modeling complex interactions among millions of agents is necessary
When NOT to use oasis
- If you require customization beyond what LLMs and NLP provide within the framework
- In scenarios where real-time agent interaction response speed is critical, as simulation may introduce lag
Choose caveman if…
- caveman is primarily Go; oasis is Python.
- License: caveman is Other, oasis is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The skill, Agent SDK, and initializer are free under MIT license. Hosting Caveman for third parties requires a commercial license..
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Caveman is primarily written in Go and supports two sizes, allowing for flexible deployment..
- Tags unique to caveman: ai, anthropic, caveman, claude.
- caveman ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to significantly reduce token usage in coding agents, as Caveman can cut usage by 65% through its simplified language style.
When NOT to use caveman
- If your project requires a fully OSI-approved open-source license, as Caveman's engine-linked runtime is BSL-1.1, which is not OSI-approved until a future date.
- When you need a tool that does not involve a trademarked name and logo, as Caveman is trademarked and has specific guidelines for its use.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (camel-ai/oasis) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (camel-ai/oasis) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (camel-ai/oasis) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: oasis 5.0k · caveman 106k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between oasis and caveman?
- oasis: OASIS: Open Agent Social Interaction Simulations with One Million Agents. caveman: Reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose oasis over caveman?
- Choose oasis over caveman when oasis is primarily Python; caveman is Go; License: oasis is Apache-2.0, caveman is Other; Tags unique to oasis: agent-based-framework, agent-based-simulation, ai-societies, deep-learning; When modeling complex interactions among millions of agents is necessary.
- When should I choose caveman over oasis?
- Choose caveman over oasis when caveman is primarily Go; oasis is Python; License: caveman is Other, oasis is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The skill, Agent SDK, and initializer are free under MIT license. Hosting Caveman for third parties requires a commercial license.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Caveman is primarily written in Go and supports two sizes, allowing for flexible deployment.; Tags unique to caveman: ai, anthropic, caveman, claude; caveman ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to significantly reduce token usage in coding agents, as Caveman can cut usage by 65% through its simplified language style.
- When should I avoid oasis?
- If you require customization beyond what LLMs and NLP provide within the framework In scenarios where real-time agent interaction response speed is critical, as simulation may introduce lag
- When should I avoid caveman?
- If your project requires a fully OSI-approved open-source license, as Caveman's engine-linked runtime is BSL-1.1, which is not OSI-approved until a future date. When you need a tool that does not involve a trademarked name and logo, as Caveman is trademarked and has specific guidelines for its use.
- Is oasis or caveman more popular on GitHub?
- caveman has more GitHub stars (106,401 vs 5,031). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are oasis and caveman open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (oasis: Apache-2.0, caveman: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to oasis or caveman?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at oasis alternatives and caveman alternatives (oasis markdown twin, caveman 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, oasis or caveman?
- oasis: Very active. caveman: 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 oasis and caveman?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: oasis trust report; caveman trust report.