Comparison
litellm vs Star-Attention
Verdict
Pick litellm when license: litellm is Other, Star-Attention is Apache-2.0; pick Star-Attention when license: Star-Attention is Apache-2.0, litellm is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | litellm | Star-Attention |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (380d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 2 low (2 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- litellm
- Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs
- Star-Attention
- Efficient LLM Inference over Long Sequences
Stars
- litellm
- 53k
- Star-Attention
- 393
Forks
- litellm
- 9.7k
- Star-Attention
- 23
Open issues
- litellm
- 3.9k
- Star-Attention
- 0
Language
- litellm
- Python
- Star-Attention
- 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.
- Star-Attention
- -
Persona
- litellm
- -
- Star-Attention
- -
Runtime
- litellm
- -
- Star-Attention
- -
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.
- Star-Attention
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- litellm
- Jul 11, 2026
- Star-Attention
- Jun 25, 2025
Categories
- litellm
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- Star-Attention
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- litellm
- Very active (96%)
- Star-Attention
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- litellm
- 0d
- Star-Attention
- 380d
Open issues (now)
- litellm
- 3.9k
- Star-Attention
- 0
Security scan
- litellm
- 2 low (2 low)
- Star-Attention
- No lockfile
Full report
- litellm
- Trust report
- Star-Attention
- Trust report
Choose litellm if…
- License: litellm is Other, Star-Attention is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: While the core functionality is provided free, specific extended features might require a paid plan..
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to litellm: llm, bedrock, ai-gateway, 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 Star-Attention if…
- License: Star-Attention is Apache-2.0, litellm is Other.
- Tags unique to Star-Attention: python, large-language-models, attention-mechanism, llm-inference.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use Star-Attention
- Last GitHub push was 381 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 25, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on Star-Attention.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
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 (NVIDIA/Star-Attention) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (NVIDIA/Star-Attention) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (NVIDIA/Star-Attention) · observed Jun 25, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: litellm 53k · Star-Attention 393 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between litellm and Star-Attention?
- litellm: Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs. Star-Attention: Efficient LLM Inference over Long Sequences. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose litellm over Star-Attention?
- Choose litellm over Star-Attention when License: litellm is Other, Star-Attention is Apache-2.0; Pricing: While the core functionality is provided free, specific extended features might require a paid plan.; Requirements: Requires Docker; Tags unique to litellm: llm, bedrock, ai-gateway, 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 Star-Attention over litellm?
- Choose Star-Attention over litellm when License: Star-Attention is Apache-2.0, litellm is Other; Tags unique to Star-Attention: python, large-language-models, attention-mechanism, llm-inference; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- 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 Star-Attention?
- Last GitHub push was 381 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 25, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on Star-Attention. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is litellm or Star-Attention more popular on GitHub?
- litellm has more GitHub stars (53,271 vs 393). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are litellm and Star-Attention open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (litellm: Other, Star-Attention: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to litellm or Star-Attention?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at litellm alternatives and Star-Attention alternatives (litellm markdown twin, Star-Attention 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 Star-Attention?
- litellm: Very active. Star-Attention: 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 Star-Attention?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: litellm trust report; Star-Attention trust report.