Comparison
open-swe vs OpenAlpha_Evolve
Verdict
Pick open-swe if open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware; pick OpenAlpha_Evolve if autonomous coding agents evolve via advanced algorithms.
Markdown twin · open-swe alternatives · OpenAlpha_Evolve alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | open-swe | OpenAlpha_Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (450d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- open-swe
- An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Framework for autonomous coding agents using evolutionary algorithms
Stars
- open-swe
- 11k
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 1.0k
Forks
- open-swe
- 1.2k
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 154
Open issues
- open-swe
- 28
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 10
Language
- open-swe
- Python
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Python
Adopt for
- open-swe
- open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware.
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Autonomous coding agents evolve via advanced algorithms.
Persona
- open-swe
- -
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- -
Runtime
- open-swe
- -
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- -
License
- open-swe
- MIT
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- MIT License allows modification and distribution with attribution required
Last pushed
- open-swe
- Aug 19, 2026
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- May 31, 2025
Categories
- open-swe
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- open-swe
- Very active (96%)
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- open-swe
- 0d
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 450d
Open issues (now)
- open-swe
- 28
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- 10
Stars delta
- open-swe
- +221 (30d)
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- +8 (30d)
Open issues delta
- open-swe
- +4 (30d)
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- open-swe
- Organization
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- User
Full report
- open-swe
- Trust report
- OpenAlpha_Evolve
- Trust report
Choose open-swe if…
- Tags unique to open-swe: agent, ai, anthropic, claudecode.
- Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability.
- open-swe ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
When NOT to use open-swe
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication.
- Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
Choose OpenAlpha_Evolve if…
- 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 (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 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: open-swe 11k · OpenAlpha_Evolve 1.0k (synced Aug 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between open-swe and OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- open-swe: An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent. 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 open-swe over OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- Choose open-swe over OpenAlpha_Evolve when Tags unique to open-swe: agent, ai, anthropic, claudecode; Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability; open-swe ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
- When should I choose OpenAlpha_Evolve over open-swe?
- Choose OpenAlpha_Evolve over open-swe when 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 open-swe?
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication. Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
- When should I avoid OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- When needing immediate, human-tuned feedback for code improvements For projects preferring deterministic outcomes over evolved solutions
- Is open-swe or OpenAlpha_Evolve more popular on GitHub?
- open-swe has more GitHub stars (10,576 vs 1,048). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are open-swe and OpenAlpha_Evolve open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-swe: MIT, OpenAlpha_Evolve: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to open-swe or OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at open-swe alternatives and OpenAlpha_Evolve alternatives (open-swe 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, open-swe or OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- open-swe: 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 open-swe and OpenAlpha_Evolve?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: open-swe trust report; OpenAlpha_Evolve trust report.