Comparison
caveman vs MegEngine
Verdict
Pick caveman if caveman reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents, supporting two sizes and primarily written in Go; pick MegEngine if megEngine是一个快速、可扩展且支持自动求导的深度学习框架，适用于多种平台和环境。它主要用C++编写，并以Apache-2.0许可分发。.
Markdown twin · caveman alternatives · MegEngine alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | caveman | MegEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (701d since push) As of Sep 26, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 26, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- caveman
- Reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents
- MegEngine
- 一个快速、可拓展、易于使用且支持自动求导的深度学习框架
Stars
- caveman
- 106k
- MegEngine
- 4.8k
Forks
- caveman
- 6.2k
- MegEngine
- 544
Open issues
- caveman
- 127
- MegEngine
- 173
Language
- caveman
- Go
- MegEngine
- C++
Adopt for
- caveman
- Caveman reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents, supporting two sizes and primarily written in Go.
- MegEngine
- MegEngine是一个快速、可扩展且支持自动求导的深度学习框架，适用于多种平台和环境。它主要用C++编写，并以Apache-2.0许可分发。
Persona
- caveman
- -
- MegEngine
- -
Runtime
- caveman
- -
- MegEngine
- -
License
- 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.
- MegEngine
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- caveman
- Sep 18, 2026
- MegEngine
- Oct 24, 2024
Categories
- caveman
- AI Agents, Model Training
- MegEngine
- Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- caveman
- Very active (96%)
- MegEngine
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- caveman
- 0d
- MegEngine
- 701d
Open issues (now)
- caveman
- 127
- MegEngine
- 173
Stars delta
- caveman
- +8.0k (30d)
- MegEngine
- 0 (30d)
Open issues delta
- caveman
- -358 (30d)
- MegEngine
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- caveman
- User
- MegEngine
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- caveman
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
- MegEngine
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- caveman
- Trust report
- MegEngine
- Trust report
Choose caveman if…
- caveman is primarily Go; MegEngine is C++.
- License: caveman is Other, MegEngine 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.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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.
Choose MegEngine if…
- MegEngine is primarily C++; caveman is Go.
- License: MegEngine is Apache-2.0, caveman is Other.
- Tags unique to MegEngine: autograd, deep-learning, gpu, machine-learning.
- - 当您需要在Linux、Windows（WSL或直接）、MacOS（仅限CPU）和Android设备（仅限CPU）上使用Python进行深度学习项目时
When NOT to use MegEngine
- - Python3.63.9，，MegEnginePython
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (MegEngine/MegEngine) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (MegEngine/MegEngine) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- Last push (MegEngine/MegEngine) · observed Oct 24, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: caveman 106k · MegEngine 4.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between caveman and MegEngine?
- caveman: Reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents. MegEngine: 一个快速、可拓展、易于使用且支持自动求导的深度学习框架. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose caveman over MegEngine?
- Choose caveman over MegEngine when caveman is primarily Go; MegEngine is C++; License: caveman is Other, MegEngine 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; Also covers AI Agents; 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 choose MegEngine over caveman?
- Choose MegEngine over caveman when MegEngine is primarily C++; caveman is Go; License: MegEngine is Apache-2.0, caveman is Other; Tags unique to MegEngine: autograd, deep-learning, gpu, machine-learning; - 当您需要在Linux、Windows（WSL或直接）、MacOS（仅限CPU）和Android设备（仅限CPU）上使用Python进行深度学习项目时.
- 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.
- When should I avoid MegEngine?
- - Python3.63.9，，MegEnginePython
- Is caveman or MegEngine more popular on GitHub?
- caveman has more GitHub stars (106,401 vs 4,809). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are caveman and MegEngine open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (caveman: Other, MegEngine: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to caveman or MegEngine?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at caveman alternatives and MegEngine alternatives (caveman markdown twin, MegEngine 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, caveman or MegEngine?
- caveman: Very active. MegEngine: 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 caveman and MegEngine?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: caveman trust report; MegEngine trust report.