Comparison
qlora vs Aquila2
Verdict
Pick qlora if qLoRA specializes in accelerating the fine-tuning process of quantized large language models like those in the Guanaco family; pick Aquila2 if official suite for Aquila2 series LLM by BAAI.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 26, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | qlora | Aquila2 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (837d since push) As of Sep 26, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (708d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 26, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 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 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- qlora
- QLoRA finetuning of quantized LLMs
- Aquila2
- Official repository for Aquila2 series large language models by BAAI
Stars
- qlora
- 11k
- Aquila2
- 445
Forks
- qlora
- 876
- Aquila2
- 32
Open issues
- qlora
- 207
- Aquila2
- 2
Language
- qlora
- Jupyter Notebook
- Aquila2
- Python
Adopt for
- qlora
- QLoRA specializes in accelerating the fine-tuning process of quantized large language models like those in the Guanaco family.
- Aquila2
- Official suite for Aquila2 series LLM by BAAI
Persona
- qlora
- -
- Aquila2
- -
Runtime
- qlora
- -
- Aquila2
- -
License
- qlora
- MIT License; open-source tool for QLoRA fine-tuning process; LLaMA base models must be obtained legally as per their license terms
- Aquila2
- (unknown)
Last pushed
- qlora
- Jun 10, 2024
- Aquila2
- Oct 11, 2024
Categories
- qlora
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- Aquila2
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- qlora
- 837d
- Aquila2
- 708d
Open issues (now)
- qlora
- 207
- Aquila2
- 2
Stars delta
- qlora
- +42 (30d)
- Aquila2
- -1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- qlora
- +1 (30d)
- Aquila2
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- qlora
- User
- Aquila2
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- qlora
- Published findings
- Aquila2
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- qlora
- Trust report
- Aquila2
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · qlora: Python runtime · Aquila2: Python runtime
Choose qlora if…
- qlora is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Aquila2 is Python.
- Pricing: Open source under MIT License; requires access to LLaMA base models.
- Requirements: Installation involves installing PyTorch and specific packages from source; Works with model sizes ranging from 7B to 65B, includes recommendations for tuning different sizes.
- Tags unique to qlora: fine-tuning, guanaco, llama models, quantization.
- Need efficient fine-tuning for quantized LLaMA-based models
When NOT to use qlora
- Require native full-precision model tuning without efficiency constraints
- Focusing on non-LLaMA-based language models where specific adaptations may not apply
Choose Aquila2 if…
- Aquila2 is primarily Python; qlora is Jupyter Notebook.
- Tags unique to Aquila2: llm, llm-inference, llm-training.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- Need specialized support from Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence
When NOT to use Aquila2
- Require comprehensive API and documentation clarity
- Preferring open source licensing details
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (artidoro/qlora) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (artidoro/qlora) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- Last push (artidoro/qlora) · observed Jun 10, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (FlagAI-Open/Aquila2) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (FlagAI-Open/Aquila2) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (FlagAI-Open/Aquila2) · observed Oct 11, 2024
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: qlora 11k · Aquila2 445 (synced Sep 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between qlora and Aquila2?
- qlora: QLoRA finetuning of quantized LLMs. Aquila2: Official repository for Aquila2 series large language models by BAAI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose qlora over Aquila2?
- Choose qlora over Aquila2 when qlora is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Aquila2 is Python; Pricing: Open source under MIT License; requires access to LLaMA base models; Requirements: Installation involves installing PyTorch and specific packages from source; Works with model sizes ranging from 7B to 65B, includes recommendations for tuning different sizes; Tags unique to qlora: fine-tuning, guanaco, llama models, quantization; Need efficient fine-tuning for quantized LLaMA-based models.
- When should I choose Aquila2 over qlora?
- Choose Aquila2 over qlora when Aquila2 is primarily Python; qlora is Jupyter Notebook; Tags unique to Aquila2: llm, llm-inference, llm-training; Also covers Inference & Serving; Need specialized support from Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence.
- When should I avoid qlora?
- Require native full-precision model tuning without efficiency constraints Focusing on non-LLaMA-based language models where specific adaptations may not apply
- When should I avoid Aquila2?
- Require comprehensive API and documentation clarity Preferring open source licensing details
- Is qlora or Aquila2 more popular on GitHub?
- qlora has more GitHub stars (11,021 vs 445). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are qlora and Aquila2 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to qlora or Aquila2?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at qlora alternatives and Aquila2 alternatives (qlora markdown twin, Aquila2 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, qlora or Aquila2?
- qlora: Dormant. Aquila2: 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 qlora and Aquila2?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: qlora trust report; Aquila2 trust report.