Comparison
litellm vs openmodelz
Verdict
Pick litellm when litellm is primarily Python; openmodelz is Go; pick openmodelz when openmodelz is primarily Go; litellm is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | litellm | openmodelz |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (981d 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 | 106 low (106 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- litellm
- Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs
- openmodelz
- Autoscale LLM (vLLM, SGLang, LMDeploy) inferences on Kubernetes (and others)
Stars
- litellm
- 53k
- openmodelz
- 281
Forks
- litellm
- 9.7k
- openmodelz
- 26
Open issues
- litellm
- 3.9k
- openmodelz
- 23
Language
- litellm
- Python
- openmodelz
- Go
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.
- openmodelz
- -
Persona
- litellm
- -
- openmodelz
- -
Runtime
- litellm
- -
- openmodelz
- -
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.
- openmodelz
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- litellm
- Jul 11, 2026
- openmodelz
- Nov 3, 2023
Categories
- litellm
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- openmodelz
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving, Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- litellm
- Very active (96%)
- openmodelz
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- litellm
- 0d
- openmodelz
- 981d
Open issues (now)
- litellm
- 3.9k
- openmodelz
- 23
Security scan
- litellm
- 2 low (2 low)
- openmodelz
- 106 low (106 low)
Full report
- litellm
- Trust report
- openmodelz
- Trust report
Choose litellm if…
- litellm is primarily Python; openmodelz is Go.
- License: litellm is Other, openmodelz 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: bedrock, ai-gateway, openai, vertex-ai.
- 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 openmodelz if…
- openmodelz is primarily Go; litellm is Python.
- License: openmodelz is Apache-2.0, litellm is Other.
- Tags unique to openmodelz: llmops, go, cluster-manager, hacktoberfest.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use openmodelz
- Last GitHub push was 981 days ago (dormant maintenance, Nov 3, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on openmodelz.
- 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 (tensorchord/openmodelz) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tensorchord/openmodelz) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tensorchord/openmodelz) · observed Nov 3, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: litellm 53k · openmodelz 281 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between litellm and openmodelz?
- litellm: Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs. openmodelz: Autoscale LLM (vLLM, SGLang, LMDeploy) inferences on Kubernetes (and others). See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose litellm over openmodelz?
- Choose litellm over openmodelz when litellm is primarily Python; openmodelz is Go; License: litellm is Other, openmodelz 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: bedrock, ai-gateway, openai, vertex-ai; 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 openmodelz over litellm?
- Choose openmodelz over litellm when openmodelz is primarily Go; litellm is Python; License: openmodelz is Apache-2.0, litellm is Other; Tags unique to openmodelz: llmops, go, cluster-manager, hacktoberfest; Also covers Computer Vision.
- 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 openmodelz?
- Last GitHub push was 981 days ago (dormant maintenance, Nov 3, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on openmodelz. 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 openmodelz more popular on GitHub?
- litellm has more GitHub stars (53,271 vs 281). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are litellm and openmodelz open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (litellm: Other, openmodelz: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to litellm or openmodelz?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at litellm alternatives and openmodelz alternatives (litellm markdown twin, openmodelz 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 openmodelz?
- litellm: Very active. openmodelz: 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 openmodelz?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: litellm trust report; openmodelz trust report.