Comparison
sdk-go vs sdk-python
Verdict
Pick sdk-go if the Temporal Go SDK powers workflows and durable task execution in Go with robust orchestration features; pick sdk-python if temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | sdk-go | sdk-python |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- sdk-go
- Go SDK for Temporal Workflow Automation
- sdk-python
- Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks
Stars
- sdk-go
- 970
- sdk-python
- 1.2k
Forks
- sdk-go
- 351
- sdk-python
- 221
Open issues
- sdk-go
- 229
- sdk-python
- 109
Language
- sdk-go
- Go
- sdk-python
- Python
Adopt for
- sdk-go
- The Temporal Go SDK powers workflows and durable task execution in Go with robust orchestration features.
- sdk-python
- Temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python.
Persona
- sdk-go
- -
- sdk-python
- -
Runtime
- sdk-go
- -
- sdk-python
- -
License
- sdk-go
- MIT License allows for free use, modification, and distribution provided that copyright and license notices are kept intact.
- sdk-python
- MIT
Last pushed
- sdk-go
- Sep 18, 2026
- sdk-python
- Aug 11, 2026
Categories
- sdk-go
- Developer Tools
- sdk-python
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- sdk-go
- 229
- sdk-python
- 109
Stars delta
- sdk-go
- +26 (30d)
- sdk-python
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- sdk-go
- +6 (30d)
- sdk-python
- Unknown
Full report
- sdk-go
- Trust report
- sdk-python
- Trust report
Choose sdk-go if…
- sdk-go is primarily Go; sdk-python is Python.
- Self-hosted or managed services supported, giving flexibility in deployment environments.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under MIT License for community use; enterprise support available at cost..
- Requirements: Requires a Go runtime environment.; Compatibility with Temporal service is necessary, whether self-hosted or using cloud-managed instances..
- Tags unique to sdk-go: golang, sdk-go, service-bus, temporal-sdk.
- When you need a Go-based solution for managing complex workflows that require stateful, long-running processes.
When NOT to use sdk-go
- Avoid if your project primarily deals with short-lived tasks where simple request-response messaging is sufficient and does not require durable, stateful workflows.
- Not recommended for teams not proficient in Go, as extensive familiarity with the language is crucial for leveraging this SDK's full capabilities.
Choose sdk-python if…
- sdk-python is primarily Python; sdk-go is Go.
- Tags unique to sdk-python: microservices, python.
- Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration
When NOT to use sdk-python
- Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration
- Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (temporalio/sdk-go) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (temporalio/sdk-go) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- Last push (temporalio/sdk-go) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (temporalio/sdk-python) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: sdk-go 970 · sdk-python 1.2k (synced Sep 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between sdk-go and sdk-python?
- sdk-go: Go SDK for Temporal Workflow Automation. sdk-python: Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose sdk-go over sdk-python?
- Choose sdk-go over sdk-python when sdk-go is primarily Go; sdk-python is Python; Self-hosted or managed services supported, giving flexibility in deployment environments; Pricing: Free and open-source under MIT License for community use; enterprise support available at cost.; Requirements: Requires a Go runtime environment.; Compatibility with Temporal service is necessary, whether self-hosted or using cloud-managed instances.; Tags unique to sdk-go: golang, sdk-go, service-bus, temporal-sdk; When you need a Go-based solution for managing complex workflows that require stateful, long-running processes.
- When should I choose sdk-python over sdk-go?
- Choose sdk-python over sdk-go when sdk-python is primarily Python; sdk-go is Go; Tags unique to sdk-python: microservices, python; Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration.
- When should I avoid sdk-go?
- Avoid if your project primarily deals with short-lived tasks where simple request-response messaging is sufficient and does not require durable, stateful workflows. Not recommended for teams not proficient in Go, as extensive familiarity with the language is crucial for leveraging this SDK's full capabilities.
- When should I avoid sdk-python?
- Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools
- Is sdk-go or sdk-python more popular on GitHub?
- sdk-python has more GitHub stars (1,160 vs 970). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are sdk-go and sdk-python open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (sdk-go: MIT, sdk-python: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to sdk-go or sdk-python?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at sdk-go alternatives and sdk-python alternatives (sdk-go markdown twin, sdk-python 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, sdk-go or sdk-python?
- sdk-go: Very active. sdk-python: 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 sdk-go and sdk-python?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: sdk-go trust report; sdk-python trust report.