Comparison
stepshield vs eval-view
Verdict
Pick stepshield if stepShield aids in evaluating temporal guardrail effectiveness on AI agents through step-level annotations, ideal for ensuring security over time; pick eval-view if eval-view is a Python-based tool for regression testing of AI agents, supporting multiple platforms like LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic. It snapshots AI behavior and detects regressions through diffing tool and.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | stepshield | eval-view |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (7d since push) As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (13d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- stepshield
- Temporal evaluation benchmark for AI agent guardrails
- eval-view
- Regression testing for AI agents, snapshots behavior, diffs tool calls, catches regressions in CI
Stars
- stepshield
- 76
- eval-view
- 134
Forks
- stepshield
- 17
- eval-view
- 24
Open issues
- stepshield
- 18
- eval-view
- 2
Language
- stepshield
- Python
- eval-view
- Python
Adopt for
- stepshield
- StepShield aids in evaluating temporal guardrail effectiveness on AI agents through step-level annotations, ideal for ensuring security over time.
- eval-view
- Eval-view is a Python-based tool for regression testing of AI agents, supporting multiple platforms like LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic. It snapshots AI behavior and detects regressions through diffing tool and
Persona
- stepshield
- -
- eval-view
- -
Runtime
- stepshield
- -
- eval-view
- -
License
- stepshield
- Other
- eval-view
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- stepshield
- Sep 5, 2026
- eval-view
- Sep 5, 2026
Categories
- stepshield
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- eval-view
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- stepshield
- 7d
- eval-view
- 13d
Open issues (now)
- stepshield
- 18
- eval-view
- 2
Stars delta
- stepshield
- -1 (30d)
- eval-view
- +8 (30d)
Open issues delta
- stepshield
- +2 (30d)
- eval-view
- -1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- stepshield
- Published findings
- eval-view
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- stepshield
- Trust report
- eval-view
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · stepshield: Python runtime · eval-view: Python runtime
Choose stepshield if…
- License: stepshield is Other, eval-view is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to stepshield: agent-security, ai-safety, benchmark, dataset.
- When you need to measure the timing of interventions rather than just if they occur
When NOT to use stepshield
- If your project does not require temporal analysis of guardrail performance
- When you seek real-time intervention and do not need pre-defined trajectory datasets
Choose eval-view if…
- License: eval-view is Apache-2.0, stepshield is Other.
- Tags unique to eval-view: agent-benchmark, agent-evaluation, agentic-ai, ai-agents.
- eval-view ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to snapshot and diff the behavior of AI agents across multiple platforms, including LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
When NOT to use eval-view
- If you are working exclusively with AI platforms not supported by eval-view, such as those not listed among LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
- When you do not require regression testing or behavior snapshotting for your AI agents, as eval-view is specifically designed for these purposes.
- If you are looking for a tool that does not involve backend API charges for executing your agent, as eval-view does not skip these charges even with the --no-judge flag.
- If you need a tool that automatically handles the migration from the OpenAI Assistants API to the Responses API without manual intervention, as eval-view requires following a migration guide for this.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (glo26/stepshield) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (glo26/stepshield) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (glo26/stepshield) · observed Sep 5, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (hidai25/eval-view) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (hidai25/eval-view) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (hidai25/eval-view) · observed Sep 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: stepshield 76 · eval-view 134 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between stepshield and eval-view?
- stepshield: Temporal evaluation benchmark for AI agent guardrails. eval-view: Regression testing for AI agents, snapshots behavior, diffs tool calls, catches regressions in CI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose stepshield over eval-view?
- Choose stepshield over eval-view when License: stepshield is Other, eval-view is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to stepshield: agent-security, ai-safety, benchmark, dataset; When you need to measure the timing of interventions rather than just if they occur.
- When should I choose eval-view over stepshield?
- Choose eval-view over stepshield when License: eval-view is Apache-2.0, stepshield is Other; Tags unique to eval-view: agent-benchmark, agent-evaluation, agentic-ai, ai-agents; eval-view ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to snapshot and diff the behavior of AI agents across multiple platforms, including LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
- When should I avoid stepshield?
- If your project does not require temporal analysis of guardrail performance When you seek real-time intervention and do not need pre-defined trajectory datasets
- When should I avoid eval-view?
- If you are working exclusively with AI platforms not supported by eval-view, such as those not listed among LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic. When you do not require regression testing or behavior snapshotting for your AI agents, as eval-view is specifically designed for these purposes. If you are looking for a tool that does not involve backend API charges for executing your agent, as eval-view does not skip these charges even with the --no-judge flag. If you need a tool that automatically handles the migration from the OpenAI Assistants API to the Responses API without manual intervention, as eval-view requires following a migration guide for this.
- Is stepshield or eval-view more popular on GitHub?
- eval-view has more GitHub stars (134 vs 76). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are stepshield and eval-view open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (stepshield: Other, eval-view: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to stepshield or eval-view?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at stepshield alternatives and eval-view alternatives (stepshield markdown twin, eval-view 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, stepshield or eval-view?
- stepshield: Active. eval-view: 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 stepshield and eval-view?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: stepshield trust report; eval-view trust report.