Comparison
athina-evals vs helm
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 helm if helm is an open-source Python framework for evaluating foundation models, including LLMs and multimodal models. It emphasizes holistic, reproducible, and transparent evaluation processes.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | athina-evals | helm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (417d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (5d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · 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
- helm
- Holistic, reproducible and transparent evaluation of foundation models
Stars
- athina-evals
- 301
- helm
- 2.9k
Forks
- athina-evals
- 22
- helm
- 406
Open issues
- athina-evals
- 3
- helm
- 90
Language
- athina-evals
- Python
- helm
- 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.
- helm
- Helm is an open-source Python framework for evaluating foundation models, including LLMs and multimodal models. It emphasizes holistic, reproducible, and transparent evaluation processes.
Persona
- athina-evals
- -
- helm
- -
Runtime
- athina-evals
- -
- helm
- -
License
- athina-evals
- -
- helm
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- athina-evals
- Jun 6, 2025
- helm
- Aug 1, 2026
Categories
- athina-evals
- Evaluation & Observability
- helm
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- athina-evals
- Dormant (18%)
- helm
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- athina-evals
- 417d
- helm
- 5d
Open issues (now)
- athina-evals
- 3
- helm
- 90
Full report
- athina-evals
- Trust report
- helm
- 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
- 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 helm if…
- Tags unique to helm: foundation-models, framework, language-models.
- When you need a comprehensive tool to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) and other types of foundation models in a standardized way.
- More GitHub stars (2.9k vs 301) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use helm
- Helm may not be suitable if you are working with smaller scale projects that do not require extensive, holistic evaluation capabilities associated with foundation models.
- If your framework of choice already provides sufficient evaluation tools or processes for foundation models, adding Helm might introduce unnecessary complexity.
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 (stanford-crfm/helm) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- GitHub forks (stanford-crfm/helm) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Last push (stanford-crfm/helm) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: athina-evals 301 · helm 2.9k (synced Jul 28, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between athina-evals and helm?
- athina-evals: Python SDK for evaluating LLM generated responses. helm: Holistic, reproducible and transparent evaluation of foundation models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose athina-evals over helm?
- Choose athina-evals over helm 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; Leaner open-issue backlog (3).
- When should I choose helm over athina-evals?
- Choose helm over athina-evals when Tags unique to helm: foundation-models, framework, language-models; When you need a comprehensive tool to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) and other types of foundation models in a standardized way; More GitHub stars (2.9k 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 helm?
- Helm may not be suitable if you are working with smaller scale projects that do not require extensive, holistic evaluation capabilities associated with foundation models. If your framework of choice already provides sufficient evaluation tools or processes for foundation models, adding Helm might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- Is athina-evals or helm more popular on GitHub?
- helm has more GitHub stars (2,873 vs 301). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are athina-evals and helm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to athina-evals or helm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at athina-evals alternatives and helm alternatives (athina-evals markdown twin, helm 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 helm?
- athina-evals: Dormant. helm: 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 helm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: athina-evals trust report; helm trust report.