Comparison
dbos-transact-py vs sdk-python
Verdict
Pick dbos-transact-py if supports Python-based workflows and microservice orchestrations backed by PostgreSQL and SQLite databases for durable execution; pick sdk-python if temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dbos-transact-py | sdk-python |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- dbos-transact-py
- Database-Backed Durable Python Workflows
- sdk-python
- Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks
Stars
- dbos-transact-py
- 1.6k
- sdk-python
- 1.2k
Forks
- dbos-transact-py
- 95
- sdk-python
- 221
Open issues
- dbos-transact-py
- 4
- sdk-python
- 109
Language
- dbos-transact-py
- Python
- sdk-python
- Python
Adopt for
- dbos-transact-py
- Supports Python-based workflows and microservice orchestrations backed by PostgreSQL and SQLite databases for durable execution.
- sdk-python
- Temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python.
Persona
- dbos-transact-py
- -
- sdk-python
- -
Runtime
- dbos-transact-py
- -
- sdk-python
- -
License
- dbos-transact-py
- MIT
- sdk-python
- MIT
Last pushed
- dbos-transact-py
- Sep 19, 2026
- sdk-python
- Aug 11, 2026
Categories
- dbos-transact-py
- Developer Tools
- sdk-python
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- dbos-transact-py
- 4
- sdk-python
- 109
Stars delta
- dbos-transact-py
- +60 (30d)
- sdk-python
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- dbos-transact-py
- -4 (30d)
- sdk-python
- Unknown
Full report
- dbos-transact-py
- Trust report
- sdk-python
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · dbos-transact-py: Python runtime · sdk-python: Python runtime
Choose dbos-transact-py if…
- Tags unique to dbos-transact-py: agentic-workflow, cronjob-scheduler, microservice-orchestration, postgresql.
- For projects requiring database-backed reliable workflow executions in Python
- More GitHub stars (1.6k vs 1.2k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use dbos-transact-py
- If your project uses a database other than PostgreSQL or SQLite
- Projects needing non-Python script-based workflow orchestrations
Choose sdk-python if…
- Tags unique to sdk-python: microservices, open-source, orchestration, python.
- Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration
When NOT to use sdk-python
- Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration
- Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- Last push (dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dbos-transact-py 1.6k · sdk-python 1.2k (synced Sep 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dbos-transact-py and sdk-python?
- dbos-transact-py: Database-Backed Durable Python Workflows. sdk-python: Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dbos-transact-py over sdk-python?
- Choose dbos-transact-py over sdk-python when Tags unique to dbos-transact-py: agentic-workflow, cronjob-scheduler, microservice-orchestration, postgresql; For projects requiring database-backed reliable workflow executions in Python; More GitHub stars (1.6k vs 1.2k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose sdk-python over dbos-transact-py?
- Choose sdk-python over dbos-transact-py when Tags unique to sdk-python: microservices, open-source, orchestration, python; Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration.
- When should I avoid dbos-transact-py?
- If your project uses a database other than PostgreSQL or SQLite Projects needing non-Python script-based workflow orchestrations
- When should I avoid sdk-python?
- Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools
- Is dbos-transact-py or sdk-python more popular on GitHub?
- dbos-transact-py has more GitHub stars (1,579 vs 1,160). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dbos-transact-py and sdk-python open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dbos-transact-py: MIT, sdk-python: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to dbos-transact-py or sdk-python?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dbos-transact-py alternatives and sdk-python alternatives (dbos-transact-py markdown twin, sdk-python 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, dbos-transact-py or sdk-python?
- dbos-transact-py: Very active. sdk-python: 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 dbos-transact-py and sdk-python?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dbos-transact-py trust report; sdk-python trust report.