Comparison
galaxy vs guildai
Verdict
Pick galaxy if galaxy is an open-source platform for accessible and transparent computational research in the biomedical domain; pick guildai if guild AI is geared towards Python developers who need to manage various types of experiments and utilize optimization methods like grid search, random search, and Bayesian optimization.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 17, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | galaxy | guildai |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (491d since push) As of Sep 3, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 17, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 3, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 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
- galaxy
- Data intensive science for everyone
- guildai
- Experiment tracking, ML developer tools
Stars
- galaxy
- 1.9k
- guildai
- 906
Forks
- galaxy
- 1.2k
- guildai
- 93
Open issues
- galaxy
- 2.8k
- guildai
- 239
Language
- galaxy
- Python
- guildai
- Python
Adopt for
- galaxy
- Galaxy is an open-source platform for accessible and transparent computational research in the biomedical domain.
- guildai
- Guild AI is geared towards Python developers who need to manage various types of experiments and utilize optimization methods like grid search, random search, and Bayesian optimization.
Persona
- galaxy
- -
- guildai
- -
Runtime
- galaxy
- -
- guildai
- -
License
- galaxy
- Other
- guildai
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- galaxy
- Sep 17, 2026
- guildai
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- galaxy
- Developer Tools, Model Training
- guildai
- Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- galaxy
- Very active (96%)
- guildai
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- galaxy
- 0d
- guildai
- 491d
Open issues (now)
- galaxy
- 2.8k
- guildai
- 239
Stars delta
- galaxy
- +25 (30d)
- guildai
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- galaxy
- +14 (30d)
- guildai
- +2 (30d)
Full report
- galaxy
- Trust report
- guildai
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · galaxy: Python runtime · guildai: Python runtime
Choose galaxy if…
- License: galaxy is Other, guildai is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Galaxy requires Python 3.10 or higher.; Dependencies for tools might need to be installed manually via the admin interface..
- Tags unique to galaxy: bioinformatics, genomics.
- Use Galaxy if your work involves bioinformatics, genomics, or next-generation sequencing data analysis.
When NOT to use galaxy
- Avoid using Galaxy for non-biomedical research as its extensive library and support focus primarily on this domain.
- Do not use if real-time interactive development or very customized workflows are needed because the platform prioritizes reproducibility and transparency over flexibility in tool setups.
Choose guildai if…
- License: guildai is Apache-2.0, galaxy is Other.
- Tags unique to guildai: automation, bayesian-optimization, experiment tracking, grid search.
- You require automation for running multiple experiment configurations to compare different models effectively.
When NOT to use guildai
- If your project exclusively uses languages other than Python for machine learning tasks, Guild AI's capabilities may not be fully leveraged due to language-specific functionalities.
- Your model development does not require intricate optimization methods or trial automation provided by this toolkit.
- The need for experimentation tracking and archiving on cloud solutions is limited or you prefer manual handling of experiment data.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (galaxyproject/galaxy) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (galaxyproject/galaxy) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- Last push (galaxyproject/galaxy) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (guildai/guildai) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (guildai/guildai) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- Last push (guildai/guildai) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: galaxy 1.9k · guildai 906 (synced Sep 17, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between galaxy and guildai?
- galaxy: Data intensive science for everyone. guildai: Experiment tracking, ML developer tools. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose galaxy over guildai?
- Choose galaxy over guildai when License: galaxy is Other, guildai is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Galaxy requires Python 3.10 or higher.; Dependencies for tools might need to be installed manually via the admin interface.; Tags unique to galaxy: bioinformatics, genomics; Use Galaxy if your work involves bioinformatics, genomics, or next-generation sequencing data analysis.
- When should I choose guildai over galaxy?
- Choose guildai over galaxy when License: guildai is Apache-2.0, galaxy is Other; Tags unique to guildai: automation, bayesian-optimization, experiment tracking, grid search; You require automation for running multiple experiment configurations to compare different models effectively.
- When should I avoid galaxy?
- Avoid using Galaxy for non-biomedical research as its extensive library and support focus primarily on this domain. Do not use if real-time interactive development or very customized workflows are needed because the platform prioritizes reproducibility and transparency over flexibility in tool setups.
- When should I avoid guildai?
- If your project exclusively uses languages other than Python for machine learning tasks, Guild AI's capabilities may not be fully leveraged due to language-specific functionalities. Your model development does not require intricate optimization methods or trial automation provided by this toolkit. The need for experimentation tracking and archiving on cloud solutions is limited or you prefer manual handling of experiment data.
- Is galaxy or guildai more popular on GitHub?
- galaxy has more GitHub stars (1,858 vs 906). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are galaxy and guildai open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (galaxy: Other, guildai: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to galaxy or guildai?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at galaxy alternatives and guildai alternatives (galaxy markdown twin, guildai 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, galaxy or guildai?
- galaxy: Very active. guildai: 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 galaxy and guildai?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: galaxy trust report; guildai trust report.