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code-eval vs lighteval

Verdict

Pick code-eval if code-eval assesses large language models with the human-eval benchmark to provide insights into code generation reliability; pick lighteval if lighteval is designed for evaluating language models across multiple backends. It integrates well with Hugging Face and provides a wide range of extras, making it particularly handy in non-Windows environments.

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GraphCanon updated Oct 6, 2026

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code-eval

abacaj/code-eval

★ 432pushed Sep 12, 2023
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lighteval

huggingface/lighteval

★ 2.5kpushed Aug 11, 2026

Trust & integrity

Signalcode-evallighteval
Maintenance
Dormant (1120d since push)
As of Oct 6, 2026 · github_public_v1
Active (26d since push)
As of Sep 6, 2026 · github_public_v1
Provenance
Not a fork · Personal account
As of Oct 6, 2026 · github_public_v1
Not a fork · Organization account
As of Sep 6, 2026 · github_public_v1
OSV dependency advisories
Published findings
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
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deps.dev@v1
OpenSSF Scorecard
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Tagline

code-eval
Run evaluation on LLMs using human-eval benchmark.
lighteval
All-in-one toolkit for evaluating LLMs across multiple backends

Stars

code-eval
432
lighteval
2.5k

Forks

code-eval
36
lighteval
552

Open issues

code-eval
5
lighteval
405

Language

code-eval
Python
lighteval
Python

Adopt for

code-eval
code-eval assesses large language models with the human-eval benchmark to provide insights into code generation reliability.
lighteval
Lighteval is designed for evaluating language models across multiple backends. It integrates well with Hugging Face and provides a wide range of extras, making it particularly handy in non-Windows environments.

Persona

code-eval
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lighteval
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Runtime

code-eval
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lighteval
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License

code-eval
MIT
lighteval
MIT

Last pushed

code-eval
Sep 12, 2023
lighteval
Aug 11, 2026

Categories

code-eval
Evaluation & Observability
lighteval
Evaluation & Observability

Trust and health

Maintenance

code-eval
Dormant (18%)
lighteval
Active (82%)

Days since push

code-eval
1120d
lighteval
26d

Open issues (now)

code-eval
5
lighteval
405

Stars delta

code-eval
+1 (30d)
lighteval
+27 (30d)

Open issues delta

code-eval
0 (30d)
lighteval
+39 (30d)

Owner type

code-eval
User
lighteval
Organization

OSV dependency advisories

code-eval
Published findings
lighteval
No lockfile (source not queried)

Full report

code-eval
Trust report
lighteval
Trust report

Shared compatibility

  • Python · code-eval: Python runtime · lighteval: Python runtime

Choose code-eval if…

  • Tags unique to code-eval: humaneval, wizardcoder.
  • When you need clear comparisons of pass rates for different LLMs using standardized tests
  • Leaner open-issue backlog (5).

When NOT to use code-eval

  • If the tool's results do not correlate well with the official published benchmarks due to unknown prompt differences
  • For real-time or dynamic evaluations as this repo offers pre-computed static results only
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Choose lighteval if…

  • Tags unique to lighteval: evaluation, evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, huggingface.
  • When you need to evaluate the performance of various LLMs on different backend infrastructures, especially if you are working within Mac/Linux environments.
  • More GitHub stars (2.5k vs 432) - visibility, not fit.

When NOT to use lighteval

  • Avoid Lighteval for evaluations on Windows systems as it is currently untested and not supported there.
  • Should you require a solution that does not integrate with or depend on the Hugging Face ecosystem, Lighteval might not fulfill your needs.
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Sources

Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.

GitHub stars on cards: code-eval 432 · lighteval 2.5k (synced Oct 6, 2026).

Common questions

What is the difference between code-eval and lighteval?
code-eval: Run evaluation on LLMs using human-eval benchmark.. lighteval: All-in-one toolkit for evaluating LLMs across multiple backends. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose code-eval over lighteval?
Choose code-eval over lighteval when Tags unique to code-eval: humaneval, wizardcoder; When you need clear comparisons of pass rates for different LLMs using standardized tests; Leaner open-issue backlog (5).
When should I choose lighteval over code-eval?
Choose lighteval over code-eval when Tags unique to lighteval: evaluation, evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, huggingface; When you need to evaluate the performance of various LLMs on different backend infrastructures, especially if you are working within Mac/Linux environments; More GitHub stars (2.5k vs 432) - visibility, not fit.
When should I avoid code-eval?
If the tool's results do not correlate well with the official published benchmarks due to unknown prompt differences For real-time or dynamic evaluations as this repo offers pre-computed static results only
When should I avoid lighteval?
Avoid Lighteval for evaluations on Windows systems as it is currently untested and not supported there. Should you require a solution that does not integrate with or depend on the Hugging Face ecosystem, Lighteval might not fulfill your needs.
Is code-eval or lighteval more popular on GitHub?
lighteval has more GitHub stars (2,535 vs 432). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are code-eval and lighteval open source?
Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (code-eval: MIT, lighteval: MIT).
Where can I find alternatives to code-eval or lighteval?
GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at code-eval alternatives and lighteval alternatives (code-eval markdown twin, lighteval 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, code-eval or lighteval?
code-eval: Dormant. lighteval: 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 code-eval and lighteval?
GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: code-eval trust report; lighteval trust report.

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