Comparison
athina-evals vs mteb
Verdict
Pick athina-evals if athina-evals is a Python SDK developed for facilitating the evaluation of outputs from large language models through predefined metrics and frameworks; pick mteb if mTEB is an evaluator for embedding models across languages and modalities under the Apache-2.0 license.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | athina-evals | mteb |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (417d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- athina-evals
- Python SDK for evaluating LLM generated responses
- mteb
- State-of-the-art evaluation of embeddings across languages and modalities
Stars
- athina-evals
- 301
- mteb
- 3.4k
Forks
- athina-evals
- 22
- mteb
- 670
Open issues
- athina-evals
- 3
- mteb
- 340
Language
- athina-evals
- Python
- mteb
- Python
Adopt for
- athina-evals
- athina-evals is a Python SDK developed for facilitating the evaluation of outputs from large language models through predefined metrics and frameworks.
- mteb
- MTEB is an evaluator for embedding models across languages and modalities under the Apache-2.0 license.
Persona
- athina-evals
- -
- mteb
- -
Runtime
- athina-evals
- -
- mteb
- -
License
- athina-evals
- -
- mteb
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- athina-evals
- Jun 6, 2025
- mteb
- Aug 21, 2026
Categories
- athina-evals
- Evaluation & Observability
- mteb
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- athina-evals
- Dormant (18%)
- mteb
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- athina-evals
- 417d
- mteb
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- athina-evals
- 3
- mteb
- 340
Stars delta
- athina-evals
- Unknown
- mteb
- +36 (30d)
Open issues delta
- athina-evals
- Unknown
- mteb
- +31 (30d)
Full report
- athina-evals
- Trust report
- mteb
- Trust report
Choose athina-evals if…
- Tags unique to athina-evals: evaluation, evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, llm-eval.
- When comprehensive evaluation of LLM responses is required, leveraging athina's specific tools and metrics
- Leaner open-issue backlog (3).
When NOT to use athina-evals
- If open-source alternatives with transparent customization options are preferred over athina-evals' approach
- In scenarios where API access requirements limit the ability to perform evaluations offline or in private environments
Choose mteb if…
- Tags unique to mteb: benchmark, bitext-mining, clustering, embeddings.
- mteb ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You require benchmarking tools specifically designed for state-of-the-art embedding evaluations in low-resource NLP contexts.
When NOT to use mteb
- Your project exclusively focuses on a single language or modality not covered by MTEB’s broad scope.
- You need a tool that supports operations beyond evaluation, such as model training or fine-tuning directly within the same system.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (athina-ai/athina-evals) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- GitHub forks (athina-ai/athina-evals) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Last push (athina-ai/athina-evals) · observed Jun 6, 2025
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (embeddings-benchmark/mteb) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (embeddings-benchmark/mteb) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (embeddings-benchmark/mteb) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: athina-evals 301 · mteb 3.4k (synced Jul 28, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between athina-evals and mteb?
- athina-evals: Python SDK for evaluating LLM generated responses. mteb: State-of-the-art evaluation of embeddings across languages and modalities. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose athina-evals over mteb?
- Choose athina-evals over mteb when Tags unique to athina-evals: evaluation, evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, llm-eval; When comprehensive evaluation of LLM responses is required, leveraging athina's specific tools and metrics; Leaner open-issue backlog (3).
- When should I choose mteb over athina-evals?
- Choose mteb over athina-evals when Tags unique to mteb: benchmark, bitext-mining, clustering, embeddings; mteb ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You require benchmarking tools specifically designed for state-of-the-art embedding evaluations in low-resource NLP contexts.
- When should I avoid athina-evals?
- If open-source alternatives with transparent customization options are preferred over athina-evals' approach In scenarios where API access requirements limit the ability to perform evaluations offline or in private environments
- When should I avoid mteb?
- Your project exclusively focuses on a single language or modality not covered by MTEB’s broad scope. You need a tool that supports operations beyond evaluation, such as model training or fine-tuning directly within the same system.
- Is athina-evals or mteb more popular on GitHub?
- mteb has more GitHub stars (3,400 vs 301). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are athina-evals and mteb open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to athina-evals or mteb?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at athina-evals alternatives and mteb alternatives (athina-evals markdown twin, mteb 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, athina-evals or mteb?
- athina-evals: Dormant. mteb: 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 athina-evals and mteb?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: athina-evals trust report; mteb trust report.