Comparison
athina-evals vs GAGE
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 GAGE if gAGE is a unified evaluation framework that offers fast local testing through a consistent pipeline for large language models, multimodal models, audio models, diffusion models, agents, and game environments.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | athina-evals | GAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (447d since push) As of Aug 28, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (99d since push) As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 28, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 15, 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
- athina-evals
- Python SDK for evaluating LLM generated responses
- GAGE
- Unified Evaluation Engine for AI Models
Stars
- athina-evals
- 301
- GAGE
- 52
Forks
- athina-evals
- 23
- GAGE
- 8
Open issues
- athina-evals
- 5
- GAGE
- 3
Language
- athina-evals
- Python
- GAGE
- 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.
- GAGE
- GAGE is a unified evaluation framework that offers fast local testing through a consistent pipeline for large language models, multimodal models, audio models, diffusion models, agents, and game environments.
Persona
- athina-evals
- -
- GAGE
- -
Runtime
- athina-evals
- -
- GAGE
- -
License
- athina-evals
- -
- GAGE
- (unknown) - License unknown, proceed with caution as license compliance may be unclear.
Last pushed
- athina-evals
- Jun 6, 2025
- GAGE
- Jun 2, 2026
Categories
- athina-evals
- Evaluation & Observability
- GAGE
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- athina-evals
- Dormant (18%)
- GAGE
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- athina-evals
- 447d
- GAGE
- 99d
Open issues (now)
- athina-evals
- 5
- GAGE
- 3
Stars delta
- athina-evals
- 0 (30d)
- GAGE
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- athina-evals
- +2 (30d)
- GAGE
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- athina-evals
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- GAGE
- Published findings
Full report
- athina-evals
- Trust report
- GAGE
- Trust report
Choose athina-evals if…
- Tags unique to athina-evals: evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, llm-eval, llm-evaluation.
- When comprehensive evaluation of LLM responses is required, leveraging athina's specific tools and metrics
- More GitHub stars (301 vs 52) - visibility, not fit.
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 GAGE if…
- Tags unique to GAGE: agents, audio_models, diffusion-models, game_environments.
- If you need to evaluate various AI model types with one engine, including game engines like Space Invaders or Mahjong.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jun 2, 2026).
When NOT to use GAGE
- Avoid if your project requires real-time multiplayer game evaluation capabilities since GAGE focuses more on single-agent sandbox environments and turn-based games.
- Not suitable for scenarios where a visual interface is needed for the evaluation process but does not require replayable artifacts or structured arena traces.
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 Aug 28, 2026
- GitHub forks (athina-ai/athina-evals) · observed Aug 28, 2026
- Last push (athina-ai/athina-evals) · observed Jun 6, 2025
- License file (unknown) · observed Aug 28, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (HiThink-Research/GAGE) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- GitHub forks (HiThink-Research/GAGE) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- Last push (HiThink-Research/GAGE) · observed Jun 2, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: athina-evals 301 · GAGE 52 (synced Aug 28, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between athina-evals and GAGE?
- athina-evals: Python SDK for evaluating LLM generated responses. GAGE: Unified Evaluation Engine for AI Models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose athina-evals over GAGE?
- Choose athina-evals over GAGE when Tags unique to athina-evals: evaluation-framework, evaluation-metrics, llm-eval, llm-evaluation; When comprehensive evaluation of LLM responses is required, leveraging athina's specific tools and metrics; More GitHub stars (301 vs 52) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose GAGE over athina-evals?
- Choose GAGE over athina-evals when Tags unique to GAGE: agents, audio_models, diffusion-models, game_environments; If you need to evaluate various AI model types with one engine, including game engines like Space Invaders or Mahjong; More recently updated (last pushed Jun 2, 2026).
- 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 GAGE?
- Avoid if your project requires real-time multiplayer game evaluation capabilities since GAGE focuses more on single-agent sandbox environments and turn-based games. Not suitable for scenarios where a visual interface is needed for the evaluation process but does not require replayable artifacts or structured arena traces.
- Is athina-evals or GAGE more popular on GitHub?
- athina-evals has more GitHub stars (301 vs 52). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are athina-evals and GAGE open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to athina-evals or GAGE?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at athina-evals alternatives and GAGE alternatives (athina-evals markdown twin, GAGE 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 GAGE?
- athina-evals: Dormant. GAGE: Slowing. 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 GAGE?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: athina-evals trust report; GAGE trust report.