Comparison
archai vs nni
Verdict
Pick archai if archai expedites Neural Architecture Search (NAS) research by providing fast, reproducible, modular tools for automated machine learning and hyperparameter optimization with Python and PyTorch; pick nni if nNI is an AutoML toolkit that supports feature engineering, neural architecture search, model compression, and hyperparameter tuning with the flexibility of Python programming.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | archai | nni |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (820d since push) As of Oct 2, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Oct 2, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- archai
- Accelerate your Neural Architecture Search (NAS) through fast, reproducible and modular research.
- nni
- An open source AutoML toolkit for automating machine learning lifecycle
Stars
- archai
- 486
- nni
- 14k
Forks
- archai
- 95
- nni
- 1.9k
Open issues
- archai
- 0
- nni
- 415
Language
- archai
- Python
- nni
- Python
Adopt for
- archai
- Archai expedites Neural Architecture Search (NAS) research by providing fast, reproducible, modular tools for automated machine learning and hyperparameter optimization with Python and PyTorch.
- nni
- NNI is an AutoML toolkit that supports feature engineering, neural architecture search, model compression, and hyperparameter tuning with the flexibility of Python programming.
Persona
- archai
- -
- nni
- -
Runtime
- archai
- -
- nni
- -
License
- archai
- MIT
- nni
- MIT
Last pushed
- archai
- Sep 28, 2026
- nni
- Jul 3, 2024
Categories
- archai
- Model Training
- nni
- Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- archai
- Very active (96%)
- nni
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- archai
- 1d
- nni
- 820d
Archived on GitHub
- archai
- No
- nni
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- archai
- 0
- nni
- 415
Stars delta
- archai
- +1 (30d)
- nni
- +3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- archai
- -4 (30d)
- nni
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- archai
- Trust report
- nni
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · archai: Python runtime · nni: Python runtime
Choose archai if…
- Tags unique to archai: darts, hyperparameter-optimization, model-compression, nas.
- Need rapid iteration in NAS projects while ensuring reproducibility
- More recently updated (last pushed Sep 28, 2026).
When NOT to use archai
- Project requires specific GPU support not aligned with PyTorch 1.7.0+ versions
- Development occurs outside Python 3.8+, limiting the application of Archai tools
Choose nni if…
- Tags unique to nni: bayesian-optimization, data-science, deep-neural-network, distributed.
- nni ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need to automate extensive parts of your machine learning lifecycle from preprocessing to deployment.
When NOT to use nni
- You require real-time automated tuning capabilities, as NNI focuses on batch processing and model training scenarios.
- If your project demands direct integration with specific deep learning frameworks beyond PyTorch and TensorFlow, NNI support is limited to these two environments.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (microsoft/archai) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/archai) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/archai) · observed Sep 28, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/nni) · observed Oct 2, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/nni) · observed Oct 2, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/nni) · observed Jul 3, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Oct 2, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: archai 486 · nni 14k (synced Sep 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between archai and nni?
- archai: Accelerate your Neural Architecture Search (NAS) through fast, reproducible and modular research.. nni: An open source AutoML toolkit for automating machine learning lifecycle. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose archai over nni?
- Choose archai over nni when Tags unique to archai: darts, hyperparameter-optimization, model-compression, nas; Need rapid iteration in NAS projects while ensuring reproducibility; More recently updated (last pushed Sep 28, 2026).
- When should I choose nni over archai?
- Choose nni over archai when Tags unique to nni: bayesian-optimization, data-science, deep-neural-network, distributed; nni ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need to automate extensive parts of your machine learning lifecycle from preprocessing to deployment.
- When should I avoid archai?
- Project requires specific GPU support not aligned with PyTorch 1.7.0+ versions Development occurs outside Python 3.8+, limiting the application of Archai tools
- When should I avoid nni?
- You require real-time automated tuning capabilities, as NNI focuses on batch processing and model training scenarios. If your project demands direct integration with specific deep learning frameworks beyond PyTorch and TensorFlow, NNI support is limited to these two environments.
- Is archai or nni more popular on GitHub?
- nni has more GitHub stars (14,366 vs 486). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are archai and nni open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (archai: MIT, nni: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to archai or nni?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at archai alternatives and nni alternatives (archai markdown twin, nni 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, archai or nni?
- archai: Very active. nni: Archived. 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 archai and nni?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: archai trust report; nni trust report.