Comparison
evolver vs OpenAlpha_Evolve
Verdict
Pick evolver if evolMap/evolver is a JavaScript framework that focuses on the autonomous and auditable evolution of AI agents through a structure involving Genes, Capsules, and Events; pick OpenAlpha_Evolve if autonomous coding agents evolve via advanced algorithms.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | evolver | OpenAlpha_Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (450d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-12 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
- evolver
- The GEP-powered self-evolving engine for AI agents.
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Framework for autonomous coding agents using evolutionary algorithms
Stars
- evolver
- 8.9k
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 1.0k
Forks
- evolver
- 823
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 154
Open issues
- evolver
- 10
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 10
Language
- evolver
- JavaScript
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Python
Adopt for
- evolver
- EvolMap/evolver is a JavaScript framework that focuses on the autonomous and auditable evolution of AI agents through a structure involving Genes, Capsules, and Events.
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Autonomous coding agents evolve via advanced algorithms.
Persona
- evolver
- -
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- -
Runtime
- evolver
- -
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- -
License
- evolver
- GPL-3.0
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- MIT License allows modification and distribution with attribution required
Last pushed
- evolver
- Jul 27, 2026
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- May 31, 2025
Categories
- evolver
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- evolver
- Very active (96%)
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- evolver
- 0d
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 450d
Stars delta
- evolver
- Unknown
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- +8 (30d)
Open issues delta
- evolver
- Unknown
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- evolver
- Organization
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- evolver
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-12
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- evolver
- Trust report
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Trust report
Choose evolver if…
- evolver is primarily JavaScript; OpenAlpha_Evolve is Python.
- License: evolver is GPL-3.0, OpenAlpha_Evolve is MIT.
- Tags unique to evolver: agent-framework, auditable-ai, autonomous-agent, self-evolution.
- Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability.
- - When you prioritize the self-evolutionary capacity and auditability in your AI agents using JavaScript.
When NOT to use evolver
- - Avoid if real-time performance optimizations are critical since Evolver focuses particularly on evolutionary processes and auditability rather than speed.
- - Not suitable when you do not require the specific autonomous evolution mechanisms it offers through GEP.
Choose OpenAlpha_Evolve if…
- OpenAlpha_Evolve is primarily Python; evolver is JavaScript.
- License: OpenAlpha_Evolve is MIT, evolver is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to OpenAlpha_Evolve: alphacode, autonomous-coding-agents, distributed-evolutionary-algorithms, evolutionary-algorithm.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, Model Training.
- Integration of iterative refinement into code generation processes
When NOT to use OpenAlpha_Evolve
- When needing immediate, human-tuned feedback for code improvements
- For projects preferring deterministic outcomes over evolved solutions
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (EvoMap/evolver) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- GitHub forks (EvoMap/evolver) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Last push (EvoMap/evolver) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- GitHub stars (shyamsaktawat/OpenAlpha_Evolve) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- GitHub forks (shyamsaktawat/OpenAlpha_Evolve) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- Last push (shyamsaktawat/OpenAlpha_Evolve) · observed May 31, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: evolver 8.9k · OpenAlpha_Evolve 1.0k (synced Jul 28, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between evolver and OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- evolver: The GEP-powered self-evolving engine for AI agents.. OpenAlpha_Evolve: Framework for autonomous coding agents using evolutionary algorithms. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose evolver over OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- Choose evolver over OpenAlpha_Evolve when evolver is primarily JavaScript; OpenAlpha_Evolve is Python; License: evolver is GPL-3.0, OpenAlpha_Evolve is MIT; Tags unique to evolver: agent-framework, auditable-ai, autonomous-agent, self-evolution; Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability; - When you prioritize the self-evolutionary capacity and auditability in your AI agents using JavaScript.
- When should I choose OpenAlpha_Evolve over evolver?
- Choose OpenAlpha_Evolve over evolver when OpenAlpha_Evolve is primarily Python; evolver is JavaScript; License: OpenAlpha_Evolve is MIT, evolver is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to OpenAlpha_Evolve: alphacode, autonomous-coding-agents, distributed-evolutionary-algorithms, evolutionary-algorithm; Also covers LLM Frameworks, Model Training; Integration of iterative refinement into code generation processes.
- When should I avoid evolver?
- - Avoid if real-time performance optimizations are critical since Evolver focuses particularly on evolutionary processes and auditability rather than speed. - Not suitable when you do not require the specific autonomous evolution mechanisms it offers through GEP.
- When should I avoid OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- When needing immediate, human-tuned feedback for code improvements For projects preferring deterministic outcomes over evolved solutions
- Is evolver or OpenAlpha_Evolve more popular on GitHub?
- evolver has more GitHub stars (8,881 vs 1,048). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are evolver and OpenAlpha_Evolve open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (evolver: GPL-3.0, OpenAlpha_Evolve: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to evolver or OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at evolver alternatives and OpenAlpha_Evolve alternatives (evolver markdown twin, OpenAlpha_Evolve 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, evolver or OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- evolver: Very active. OpenAlpha_Evolve: 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 evolver and OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: evolver trust report; OpenAlpha_Evolve trust report.