Comparison
caveman vs oneflow
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 oneflow if oneFlow is a deep learning framework built for user-friendly, scalable, and efficient performance in model training, with support via CUDA installations.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 26, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | caveman | oneflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (296d 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
- oneflow
- OneFlow is a deep learning framework designed to be user-friendly, scalable and efficient.
Stars
- caveman
- 106k
- oneflow
- 9.4k
Forks
- caveman
- 6.2k
- oneflow
- 1.0k
Open issues
- caveman
- 127
- oneflow
- 645
Language
- caveman
- Go
- oneflow
- C++
Adopt for
- caveman
- Caveman reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents, supporting two sizes and primarily written in Go.
- oneflow
- OneFlow is a deep learning framework built for user-friendly, scalable, and efficient performance in model training, with support via CUDA installations.
Persona
- caveman
- -
- oneflow
- -
Runtime
- caveman
- -
- oneflow
- -
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.
- oneflow
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- caveman
- Sep 18, 2026
- oneflow
- Dec 4, 2025
Categories
- caveman
- AI Agents, Model Training
- oneflow
- Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- caveman
- Very active (96%)
- oneflow
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- caveman
- 0d
- oneflow
- 296d
Open issues (now)
- caveman
- 127
- oneflow
- 645
Stars delta
- caveman
- +8.0k (30d)
- oneflow
- +16 (30d)
Open issues delta
- caveman
- -358 (30d)
- oneflow
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- caveman
- User
- oneflow
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- caveman
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
- oneflow
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- caveman
- Trust report
- oneflow
- Trust report
Choose caveman if…
- caveman is primarily Go; oneflow is C++.
- License: caveman is Other, oneflow 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 oneflow if…
- oneflow is primarily C++; caveman is Go.
- License: oneflow is Apache-2.0, caveman is Other.
- Tags unique to oneflow: cuda, deep-learning, distributed, machine-learning.
- OneFlow is preferable when you need a user-friendly framework for both CPU and CUDA installations, aiming to streamline the deep learning workflow.
When NOT to use oneflow
- Avoid OneFlow if your project requires extensive customization features not natively supported, as switching to another framework might offer better flexibility.
- If the development environment lacks support for CUDA or Python3-based installation methods, consider an alternative framework that suits your hardware and software environment more closely.
- OneFlow may not be ideal when working in regions with difficulty accessing external libraries due to dependency management tailored towards certain geographic locations.
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 (Oneflow-Inc/oneflow) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (Oneflow-Inc/oneflow) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- Last push (Oneflow-Inc/oneflow) · observed Dec 4, 2025
- 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 · oneflow 9.4k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between caveman and oneflow?
- caveman: Reduces token usage by 65% through minimalistic language for coding agents. oneflow: OneFlow is a deep learning framework designed to be user-friendly, scalable and efficient.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose caveman over oneflow?
- Choose caveman over oneflow when caveman is primarily Go; oneflow is C++; License: caveman is Other, oneflow 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 oneflow over caveman?
- Choose oneflow over caveman when oneflow is primarily C++; caveman is Go; License: oneflow is Apache-2.0, caveman is Other; Tags unique to oneflow: cuda, deep-learning, distributed, machine-learning; OneFlow is preferable when you need a user-friendly framework for both CPU and CUDA installations, aiming to streamline the deep learning workflow.
- 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 oneflow?
- Avoid OneFlow if your project requires extensive customization features not natively supported, as switching to another framework might offer better flexibility. If the development environment lacks support for CUDA or Python3-based installation methods, consider an alternative framework that suits your hardware and software environment more closely. OneFlow may not be ideal when working in regions with difficulty accessing external libraries due to dependency management tailored towards certain geographic locations.
- Is caveman or oneflow more popular on GitHub?
- caveman has more GitHub stars (106,401 vs 9,436). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are caveman and oneflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (caveman: Other, oneflow: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to caveman or oneflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at caveman alternatives and oneflow alternatives (caveman markdown twin, oneflow 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 oneflow?
- caveman: Very active. oneflow: Slowing. 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 oneflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: caveman trust report; oneflow trust report.