Comparison
athina-evals vs lmms-eval
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 lmms-eval if lmms-eval is a one-stop solution for benchmarking multimodal large language models across various tasks including text, image, video, and audio.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | athina-evals | lmms-eval |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (417d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Active (11d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · 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
- lmms-eval
- One-for-All Multimodal Evaluation Toolkit Across Text, Image, Video, and Audio Tasks
Stars
- athina-evals
- 301
- lmms-eval
- 4.4k
Forks
- athina-evals
- 22
- lmms-eval
- 639
Open issues
- athina-evals
- 3
- lmms-eval
- 49
Language
- athina-evals
- Python
- lmms-eval
- 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.
- lmms-eval
- lmms-eval is a one-stop solution for benchmarking multimodal large language models across various tasks including text, image, video, and audio.
Persona
- athina-evals
- -
- lmms-eval
- -
Runtime
- athina-evals
- -
- lmms-eval
- -
License
- athina-evals
- -
- lmms-eval
- Other
Last pushed
- athina-evals
- Jun 6, 2025
- lmms-eval
- Aug 6, 2026
Categories
- athina-evals
- Evaluation & Observability
- lmms-eval
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- athina-evals
- Dormant (18%)
- lmms-eval
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- athina-evals
- 417d
- lmms-eval
- 11d
Open issues (now)
- athina-evals
- 3
- lmms-eval
- 49
Stars delta
- athina-evals
- Unknown
- lmms-eval
- +52 (30d)
Open issues delta
- athina-evals
- Unknown
- lmms-eval
- +9 (30d)
Full report
- athina-evals
- Trust report
- lmms-eval
- Trust report
Choose athina-evals if…
- Tags unique to athina-evals: evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, llm-eval, llm-evaluation-toolkit.
- 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 lmms-eval if…
- Tags unique to lmms-eval: agi, audio-evaluation, benchmark, large language models.
- You need to evaluate LLaVA series models on different datasets with precise control over reproducibility details like torch/cuda versions.
- More GitHub stars (4.4k vs 301) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use lmms-eval
- Looking for a tool that supports less than Python 3.12, as uv setup mandates this version.
- Requiring support beyond text, image, video, and audio modalities which lmms-eval specifically covers.
- Your project doesn't benefit from extensive results tracking in Google Sheets or relies solely on alternative reproducibility mechanisms without external dependencies.
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 (EvolvingLMMs-Lab/lmms-eval) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (EvolvingLMMs-Lab/lmms-eval) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Last push (EvolvingLMMs-Lab/lmms-eval) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: athina-evals 301 · lmms-eval 4.4k (synced Jul 28, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between athina-evals and lmms-eval?
- athina-evals: Python SDK for evaluating LLM generated responses. lmms-eval: One-for-All Multimodal Evaluation Toolkit Across Text, Image, Video, and Audio Tasks. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose athina-evals over lmms-eval?
- Choose athina-evals over lmms-eval when Tags unique to athina-evals: evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, llm-eval, llm-evaluation-toolkit; When comprehensive evaluation of LLM responses is required, leveraging athina's specific tools and metrics; Leaner open-issue backlog (3).
- When should I choose lmms-eval over athina-evals?
- Choose lmms-eval over athina-evals when Tags unique to lmms-eval: agi, audio-evaluation, benchmark, large language models; You need to evaluate LLaVA series models on different datasets with precise control over reproducibility details like torch/cuda versions; More GitHub stars (4.4k vs 301) - visibility, not fit.
- 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 lmms-eval?
- Looking for a tool that supports less than Python 3.12, as uv setup mandates this version. Requiring support beyond text, image, video, and audio modalities which lmms-eval specifically covers. Your project doesn't benefit from extensive results tracking in Google Sheets or relies solely on alternative reproducibility mechanisms without external dependencies.
- Is athina-evals or lmms-eval more popular on GitHub?
- lmms-eval has more GitHub stars (4,368 vs 301). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are athina-evals and lmms-eval open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to athina-evals or lmms-eval?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at athina-evals alternatives and lmms-eval alternatives (athina-evals markdown twin, lmms-eval 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 lmms-eval?
- athina-evals: Dormant. lmms-eval: 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 lmms-eval?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: athina-evals trust report; lmms-eval trust report.