Comparison
litellm vs Aquila2
Verdict
Pick litellm when pricing: While the core functionality is provided free, specific extended features might require a paid plan.; pick Aquila2 when tags unique to Aquila2: llm-inference, llm-training, python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | litellm | Aquila2 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (638d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 2 low (2 low) As of 1d · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- litellm
- Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs
- Aquila2
- The official repo of Aquila2 series proposed by BAAI, including pretrained & chat large language models.
Stars
- litellm
- 53k
- Aquila2
- 446
Forks
- litellm
- 9.7k
- Aquila2
- 32
Open issues
- litellm
- 3.9k
- Aquila2
- 2
Language
- litellm
- Python
- Aquila2
- Python
Adopt for
- litellm
- litellm is a Python SDK and Proxy Server that facilitates the interaction with over 100 LLM APIs, offering features such as cost tracking, guardrails, load balancing, and logging.
- Aquila2
- -
Persona
- litellm
- -
- Aquila2
- -
Runtime
- litellm
- -
- Aquila2
- -
License
- litellm
- The licensing terms for LiteLLM are provided under a license type categorized as 'Other'; details of the exact license should be referenced directly from its source.
- Aquila2
- -
Last pushed
- litellm
- Jul 11, 2026
- Aquila2
- Oct 11, 2024
Categories
- litellm
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- Aquila2
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- litellm
- Very active (96%)
- Aquila2
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- litellm
- 0d
- Aquila2
- 638d
Open issues (now)
- litellm
- 3.9k
- Aquila2
- 2
Security scan
- litellm
- 2 low (2 low)
- Aquila2
- No lockfile
Full report
- litellm
- Trust report
- Aquila2
- Trust report
Choose litellm if…
- Pricing: While the core functionality is provided free, specific extended features might require a paid plan..
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to litellm: ai-gateway, azure-openai, bedrock, openai.
- litellm ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to integrate multiple LLM (Language Learning Modelling) APIs into your application across different providers like Bedrock, Azure, OpenAI, VertexAI, Cohere, Anthropic, Sagemaker, Hugging
When NOT to use litellm
- If your project only requires interaction with a single LLM API and basic functionalities, litellm may be overkill.
Choose Aquila2 if…
- Tags unique to Aquila2: llm-inference, llm-training, python.
- Also covers Model Training.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (2).
When NOT to use Aquila2
- Last GitHub push was 639 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 11, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on Aquila2.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (FlagAI-Open/Aquila2) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (FlagAI-Open/Aquila2) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (FlagAI-Open/Aquila2) · observed Oct 11, 2024
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: litellm 53k · Aquila2 446 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between litellm and Aquila2?
- litellm: Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs. Aquila2: The official repo of Aquila2 series proposed by BAAI, including pretrained & chat large language models.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose litellm over Aquila2?
- Choose litellm over Aquila2 when Pricing: While the core functionality is provided free, specific extended features might require a paid plan.; Requirements: Requires Docker; Tags unique to litellm: ai-gateway, azure-openai, bedrock, openai; litellm ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to integrate multiple LLM (Language Learning Modelling) APIs into your application across different providers like Bedrock, Azure, OpenAI, VertexAI, Cohere, Anthropic, Sagemaker, Hugging.
- When should I choose Aquila2 over litellm?
- Choose Aquila2 over litellm when Tags unique to Aquila2: llm-inference, llm-training, python; Also covers Model Training; Leaner open-issue backlog (2).
- When should I avoid litellm?
- If your project only requires interaction with a single LLM API and basic functionalities, litellm may be overkill.
- When should I avoid Aquila2?
- Last GitHub push was 639 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 11, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on Aquila2. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Is litellm or Aquila2 more popular on GitHub?
- litellm has more GitHub stars (53,271 vs 446). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are litellm and Aquila2 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to litellm or Aquila2?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at litellm alternatives and Aquila2 alternatives (litellm 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, litellm or Aquila2?
- litellm: Very active. 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 litellm and Aquila2?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: litellm trust report; Aquila2 trust report.