Comparison
LLMSys-PaperList vs DeepSeek-R1
Verdict
Pick LLMSys-PaperList if lLMSys-PaperList offers a comprehensive list of papers and resources tailored specifically to Large Language Model (LLM) systems; pick DeepSeek-R1 if deepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LLMSys-PaperList | DeepSeek-R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (379d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- LLMSys-PaperList
- Curated list of academic papers related to Large Language Model systems
- DeepSeek-R1
- Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.
Stars
- LLMSys-PaperList
- 2.2k
- DeepSeek-R1
- 92k
Forks
- LLMSys-PaperList
- 114
- DeepSeek-R1
- 12k
Open issues
- LLMSys-PaperList
- 0
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
Language
- LLMSys-PaperList
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
Adopt for
- LLMSys-PaperList
- LLMSys-PaperList offers a comprehensive list of papers and resources tailored specifically to Large Language Model (LLM) systems.
- DeepSeek-R1
- DeepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use.
Persona
- LLMSys-PaperList
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
Runtime
- LLMSys-PaperList
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
License
- LLMSys-PaperList
- (unknown)
- DeepSeek-R1
- MIT
Last pushed
- LLMSys-PaperList
- Jul 9, 2026
- DeepSeek-R1
- Jun 27, 2025
Categories
- LLMSys-PaperList
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- DeepSeek-R1
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LLMSys-PaperList
- Very active (96%)
- DeepSeek-R1
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- LLMSys-PaperList
- 1d
- DeepSeek-R1
- 379d
Open issues (now)
- LLMSys-PaperList
- 0
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
Owner type
- LLMSys-PaperList
- User
- DeepSeek-R1
- Organization
Full report
- LLMSys-PaperList
- Trust report
- DeepSeek-R1
- Trust report
Choose LLMSys-PaperList if…
- (repository does not specify hosting environment)
- Tags unique to LLMSys-PaperList: academic-sources, framework-overview, inference-techniques, research papers.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- - When you need a curated list focusing on technical advancements in pre-training, post-training, serving, and multi-modal LLM systems.
When NOT to use LLMSys-PaperList
- - If you are looking for a general repository of machine learning papers rather than specific developments related to Large Language Models.
- - When your primary need is documentation or code examples rather than academic papers and project insights.
- - For applications where real-time updates and active community support are imperative, as LLMSys-PaperList primarily serves as a static list without user interaction features like commenting or liveQ
Choose DeepSeek-R1 if…
- Pricing: The repository allows for commercial use under the MIT License or respective original licenses with no explicit monetary costs outlined in the repository..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; This is a rough estimate based on common model requirements. Specific models within DeepSeek-R1 may have different resource needs..
- Tags unique to DeepSeek-R1: commercial use, derived models, distilled models, mit license.
- When you need to work with pre-trained models derived specifically from the Qwen-2.5 and Llama3.x series, benefiting from their unique characteristics.
When NOT to use DeepSeek-R1
- Avoid if you need foundational models rather than distilled versions, as DeepSeek-R1 specializes in providing smaller, more efficient models suitable for resource-constrained environments.
- If your project is tightly regulated or requires models from a different lineage, as DeepSeek-R1 exclusively provides derivatives of Qwen and LLaMA series.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AmberLJC/LLMSys-PaperList) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (AmberLJC/LLMSys-PaperList) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (AmberLJC/LLMSys-PaperList) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Last push (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jun 27, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LLMSys-PaperList 2.2k · DeepSeek-R1 92k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LLMSys-PaperList and DeepSeek-R1?
- LLMSys-PaperList: Curated list of academic papers related to Large Language Model systems. DeepSeek-R1: Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LLMSys-PaperList over DeepSeek-R1?
- Choose LLMSys-PaperList over DeepSeek-R1 when (repository does not specify hosting environment); Tags unique to LLMSys-PaperList: academic-sources, framework-overview, inference-techniques, research papers; Also covers Inference & Serving; - When you need a curated list focusing on technical advancements in pre-training, post-training, serving, and multi-modal LLM systems.
- When should I choose DeepSeek-R1 over LLMSys-PaperList?
- Choose DeepSeek-R1 over LLMSys-PaperList when Pricing: The repository allows for commercial use under the MIT License or respective original licenses with no explicit monetary costs outlined in the repository.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; This is a rough estimate based on common model requirements. Specific models within DeepSeek-R1 may have different resource needs.; Tags unique to DeepSeek-R1: commercial use, derived models, distilled models, mit license; When you need to work with pre-trained models derived specifically from the Qwen-2.5 and Llama3.x series, benefiting from their unique characteristics.
- When should I avoid LLMSys-PaperList?
- - If you are looking for a general repository of machine learning papers rather than specific developments related to Large Language Models. - When your primary need is documentation or code examples rather than academic papers and project insights. - For applications where real-time updates and active community support are imperative, as LLMSys-PaperList primarily serves as a static list without user interaction features like commenting or liveQ
- When should I avoid DeepSeek-R1?
- Avoid if you need foundational models rather than distilled versions, as DeepSeek-R1 specializes in providing smaller, more efficient models suitable for resource-constrained environments. If your project is tightly regulated or requires models from a different lineage, as DeepSeek-R1 exclusively provides derivatives of Qwen and LLaMA series.
- Is LLMSys-PaperList or DeepSeek-R1 more popular on GitHub?
- DeepSeek-R1 has more GitHub stars (91,991 vs 2,175). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LLMSys-PaperList and DeepSeek-R1 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to LLMSys-PaperList or DeepSeek-R1?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LLMSys-PaperList alternatives and DeepSeek-R1 alternatives (LLMSys-PaperList markdown twin, DeepSeek-R1 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, LLMSys-PaperList or DeepSeek-R1?
- LLMSys-PaperList: Very active. DeepSeek-R1: Dormant. 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 LLMSys-PaperList and DeepSeek-R1?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LLMSys-PaperList trust report; DeepSeek-R1 trust report.