--- title: "hopsworks vs skypilot" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/logicalclocks-hopsworks-vs-skypilot-org-skypilot" tools: ["logicalclocks-hopsworks", "skypilot-org-skypilot"] --- # hopsworks vs skypilot *GraphCanon updated Aug 7, 2026* ## Verdict Pick hopsworks if hopsworks, an ML platform with robust data management and model serving capabilities, supports multiple cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP; pick skypilot if skyPilot is a Python-based platform for managing AI workloads across diverse cloud and on-premises environments. It supports deep learning tasks such as distributed training, hyperparameter tuning, and model serving. [hopsworks](https://hopsworks.ai) reports 1.3k GitHub stars, 160 forks, and 16 open issues, last pushed Feb 10, 2025. [skypilot](https://skypilot.ai/) has 10k stars, 1.2k forks, and 344 open issues, last pushed Aug 7, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [hopsworks's repository](https://github.com/logicalclocks/hopsworks) and [skypilot's repository](https://github.com/skypilot-org/skypilot). | | [hopsworks](/tools/logicalclocks-hopsworks.md) | [skypilot](/tools/skypilot-org-skypilot.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Data-Intensive AI platform with Feature Store | Run, manage, and scale AI workloads on any AI infrastructure. | | Stars | 1,302 | 10,456 | | Forks | 160 | 1,175 | | Open issues | 16 | 344 | | Language | Java | Python | | Adopt for | Hopsworks, an ML platform with robust data management and model serving capabilities, supports multiple cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP. | SkyPilot is a Python-based platform for managing AI workloads across diverse cloud and on-premises environments. It supports deep learning tasks such as distributed training, hyperparameter tuning, and model serving. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training | Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [hopsworks](/tools/logicalclocks-hopsworks.md) | [skypilot](/tools/skypilot-org-skypilot.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 539d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 16 | 344 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/logicalclocks-hopsworks/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/skypilot-org-skypilot/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [hopsworks](/tools/logicalclocks-hopsworks.md) - Python runtime; [skypilot](/tools/skypilot-org-skypilot.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: hopsworks - **Adopt for:** Hopsworks, an ML platform with robust data management and model serving capabilities, supports multiple cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP. ## Decision facts: skypilot - **Pricing:** freemium - SkyPilot operates under an open-source license (Apache-2.0) with core features available freely, while advanced optimizations and integrations may drive usage towards higher costs based on underlying云 - **Adopt for:** SkyPilot is a Python-based platform for managing AI workloads across diverse cloud and on-premises environments. It supports deep learning tasks such as distributed training, hyperparameter tuning, and model serving. ## Choose when ### Choose hopsworks if… - hopsworks is primarily Java; skypilot is Python. - License: hopsworks is AGPL-3.0, skypilot is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to hopsworks: aws, azure, feature-store, gcp. - Also covers Evaluation & Observability. - When project requirements include a comprehensive feature store for AI applications ### Choose skypilot if… - skypilot is primarily Python; hopsworks is Java. - License: skypilot is Apache-2.0, hopsworks is AGPL-3.0. - Pricing: SkyPilot operates under an open-source license (Apache-2.0) with core features available freely, while advanced optimizations and integrations may drive usage towards higher costs based on underlying云. - Tags unique to skypilot: cloud-computing, cloud-management, cost-optimization, deep-learning. - Also covers Developer Tools. - skypilot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you need to manage multiple cloud resources including Kubernetes clusters, Slurm, and over 20 different clouds along with on-premise servers. ## When NOT to use hopsworks - If developers prefer a tool requiring less computational resources to install - In scenarios where the preferred language is not Java and compatibility is an issue ## When NOT to use skypilot - Avoid SkyPilot if you are working exclusively on a single cloud platform without a need for multi-cloud resource management or optimization. - Not recommended if your primary requirement is a specialized training algorithm that lacks support within the Python environment or the limitations of existing SkyPilot capabilities. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between hopsworks and skypilot? hopsworks: Data-Intensive AI platform with Feature Store. skypilot: Run, manage, and scale AI workloads on any AI infrastructure.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose hopsworks over skypilot? Choose hopsworks over skypilot when hopsworks is primarily Java; skypilot is Python; License: hopsworks is AGPL-3.0, skypilot is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to hopsworks: aws, azure, feature-store, gcp; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When project requirements include a comprehensive feature store for AI applications. ### When should I choose skypilot over hopsworks? Choose skypilot over hopsworks when skypilot is primarily Python; hopsworks is Java; License: skypilot is Apache-2.0, hopsworks is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: SkyPilot operates under an open-source license (Apache-2.0) with core features available freely, while advanced optimizations and integrations may drive usage towards higher costs based on underlying云; Tags unique to skypilot: cloud-computing, cloud-management, cost-optimization, deep-learning; Also covers Developer Tools; skypilot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to manage multiple cloud resources including Kubernetes clusters, Slurm, and over 20 different clouds along with on-premise servers. ### When should I avoid hopsworks? If developers prefer a tool requiring less computational resources to install In scenarios where the preferred language is not Java and compatibility is an issue ### When should I avoid skypilot? Avoid SkyPilot if you are working exclusively on a single cloud platform without a need for multi-cloud resource management or optimization. Not recommended if your primary requirement is a specialized training algorithm that lacks support within the Python environment or the limitations of existing SkyPilot capabilities. ### Is hopsworks or skypilot more popular on GitHub? skypilot has more GitHub stars (10,456 vs 1,302). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are hopsworks and skypilot open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hopsworks: AGPL-3.0, skypilot: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to hopsworks or skypilot? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [hopsworks alternatives](/tools/logicalclocks-hopsworks/alternatives) and [skypilot alternatives](/tools/skypilot-org-skypilot/alternatives) ([hopsworks markdown twin](/tools/logicalclocks-hopsworks/alternatives.md), [skypilot markdown twin](/tools/skypilot-org-skypilot/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/logicalclocks-hopsworks-vs-skypilot-org-skypilot.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, hopsworks or skypilot? hopsworks: Dormant. skypilot: Very 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 hopsworks and skypilot? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [hopsworks trust report](/tools/logicalclocks-hopsworks/trust); [skypilot trust report](/tools/skypilot-org-skypilot/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=logicalclocks-hopsworks`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=logicalclocks-hopsworks) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_