Comparison
Yi vs Qwen
Verdict
Pick Yi if yi is a series of large language models designed for local deployment and inference. It supports running on specific hardware configurations like A800 with ample GPU memory; pick Qwen if qwen is a large language model by Alibaba Cloud with support for Chinese and advanced features like flash-attention.
Markdown twin · Yi alternatives · Qwen alternatives
GraphCanon updated 4d
Trust & integrity
| Signal | Yi | Qwen |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (628d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (164d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- Yi
- A series of large language models trained from scratch
- Qwen
- Official repo of Qwen, a large language model by Alibaba Cloud
Stars
- Yi
- 7.8k
- Qwen
- 22k
Forks
- Yi
- 491
- Qwen
- 1.9k
Open issues
- Yi
- 31
- Qwen
- 44
Language
- Yi
- Jupyter Notebook
- Qwen
- Python
Adopt for
- Yi
- Yi is a series of large language models designed for local deployment and inference. It supports running on specific hardware configurations like A800 with ample GPU memory.
- Qwen
- Qwen is a large language model by Alibaba Cloud with support for Chinese and advanced features like flash-attention.
Persona
- Yi
- -
- Qwen
- -
Runtime
- Yi
- -
- Qwen
- -
License
- Yi
- Apache-2.0
- Qwen
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- Yi
- Nov 27, 2024
- Qwen
- Mar 5, 2026
Categories
- Yi
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- Qwen
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Yi
- Dormant (18%)
- Qwen
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- Yi
- 628d
- Qwen
- 164d
Open issues (now)
- Yi
- 31
- Qwen
- 44
Stars delta
- Yi
- -2 (30d)
- Qwen
- +153 (30d)
Open issues delta
- Yi
- 0 (30d)
- Qwen
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- Qwen
- Trust report
Typed relationship
Yi alternative QwenQwen is another Chinese LLM developed by Alibaba Cloud. Both repositories aim to provide open-source large language models, making them alternatives in the market.
Shared compatibility
- Python · Yi: Python runtime · Qwen: Python runtime
Choose Yi if…
- Yi is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Qwen is Python.
- Qwen is another Chinese LLM developed by Alibaba Cloud. Both repositories aim to provide open-source large language models, making them alternatives in the market.
- Tags unique to Yi: inference, model-download, python, transformers.
- Yi ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use Yi when you need to perform local inference and have access to suitable hardware such as the A800 GPU.
When NOT to use Yi
- Avoid using Yi if your local machine lacks sufficient memory or processing power to handle the large language models.
- Do not select Yi when you prefer cloud-based solutions that do not require manual setup of a local environment and model download.
Choose Qwen if…
- Qwen is primarily Python; Yi is Jupyter Notebook.
- Requirements: Python 3.8+; PyTorch 1.12+; Transformers 4.32+; CUDA 11.4+ (GPU users).
- Qwen is another Chinese LLM developed by Alibaba Cloud. Both repositories aim to provide open-source large language models, making them alternatives in the market.
- Tags unique to Qwen: chinese, flash-attention, llm, natural-language-processing.
- If you are working with extensive Chinese text data, Qwen offers specialized capabilities that might not be found in other generic LLMs.
When NOT to use Qwen
- If your project strictly requires a specific type of licensing, Qwen operates under the Apache-2.0 License with additional license agreements that may differ from general expectations and could pose a
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (01-ai/Yi) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (01-ai/Yi) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Last push (01-ai/Yi) · observed Nov 27, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (QwenLM/Qwen) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (QwenLM/Qwen) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Last push (QwenLM/Qwen) · observed Mar 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Yi 7.8k · Qwen 22k (synced Aug 17, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Yi and Qwen?
- Yi: A series of large language models trained from scratch. Qwen: Official repo of Qwen, a large language model by Alibaba Cloud. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Yi over Qwen?
- Choose Yi over Qwen when Yi is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Qwen is Python; Qwen is another Chinese LLM developed by Alibaba Cloud. Both repositories aim to provide open-source large language models, making them alternatives in the market; Tags unique to Yi: inference, model-download, python, transformers; Yi ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use Yi when you need to perform local inference and have access to suitable hardware such as the A800 GPU.
- When should I choose Qwen over Yi?
- Choose Qwen over Yi when Qwen is primarily Python; Yi is Jupyter Notebook; Requirements: Python 3.8+; PyTorch 1.12+; Transformers 4.32+; CUDA 11.4+ (GPU users); Qwen is another Chinese LLM developed by Alibaba Cloud. Both repositories aim to provide open-source large language models, making them alternatives in the market; Tags unique to Qwen: chinese, flash-attention, llm, natural-language-processing; If you are working with extensive Chinese text data, Qwen offers specialized capabilities that might not be found in other generic LLMs.
- When should I avoid Yi?
- Avoid using Yi if your local machine lacks sufficient memory or processing power to handle the large language models. Do not select Yi when you prefer cloud-based solutions that do not require manual setup of a local environment and model download.
- When should I avoid Qwen?
- If your project strictly requires a specific type of licensing, Qwen operates under the Apache-2.0 License with additional license agreements that may differ from general expectations and could pose a
- Is Yi or Qwen more popular on GitHub?
- Qwen has more GitHub stars (21,595 vs 7,822). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Yi and Qwen open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Yi: Apache-2.0, Qwen: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to Yi or Qwen?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Yi alternatives and Qwen alternatives (Yi markdown twin, Qwen 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, Yi or Qwen?
- Yi: Dormant. Qwen: 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 Yi and Qwen?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Yi trust report; Qwen trust report.