Comparison
litellm vs shell_gpt
Verdict
Pick litellm when license: litellm is Other, shell_gpt is MIT; pick shell_gpt when license: shell_gpt is MIT, litellm is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | litellm | shell_gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Active (13d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- litellm
- Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs
- shell_gpt
- A command-line productivity tool powered by AI large language models like GPT-5, will help you accomplish your tasks faster and more efficiently.
Stars
- litellm
- 53k
- shell_gpt
- 12k
Forks
- litellm
- 9.7k
- shell_gpt
- 978
Open issues
- litellm
- 3.9k
- shell_gpt
- 115
Language
- litellm
- Python
- shell_gpt
- 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.
- shell_gpt
- -
Persona
- litellm
- -
- shell_gpt
- -
Runtime
- litellm
- -
- shell_gpt
- -
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.
- shell_gpt
- MIT
Last pushed
- litellm
- Jul 11, 2026
- shell_gpt
- Jul 2, 2026
Categories
- litellm
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- shell_gpt
- Computer Vision, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- litellm
- Very active (96%)
- shell_gpt
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- litellm
- 0d
- shell_gpt
- 13d
Open issues (now)
- litellm
- 3.9k
- shell_gpt
- 115
Owner type
- litellm
- Organization
- shell_gpt
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- litellm
- Published findings
- shell_gpt
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- litellm
- Trust report
- shell_gpt
- Trust report
Choose litellm if…
- License: litellm is Other, shell_gpt is MIT.
- 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, llm.
- 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 shell_gpt if…
- License: shell_gpt is MIT, litellm is Other.
- Tags unique to shell_gpt: chatgpt, cheat-sheet, cli, commands.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use shell_gpt
- 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.
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 (TheR1D/shell_gpt) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (TheR1D/shell_gpt) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (TheR1D/shell_gpt) · observed Jul 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: litellm 53k · shell_gpt 12k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between litellm and shell_gpt?
- litellm: Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs. shell_gpt: A command-line productivity tool powered by AI large language models like GPT-5, will help you accomplish your tasks faster and more efficiently.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose litellm over shell_gpt?
- Choose litellm over shell_gpt when License: litellm is Other, shell_gpt is MIT; 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, llm; 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 shell_gpt over litellm?
- Choose shell_gpt over litellm when License: shell_gpt is MIT, litellm is Other; Tags unique to shell_gpt: chatgpt, cheat-sheet, cli, commands; 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 shell_gpt?
- 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.
- Is litellm or shell_gpt more popular on GitHub?
- litellm has more GitHub stars (53,271 vs 12,185). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are litellm and shell_gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (litellm: Other, shell_gpt: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to litellm or shell_gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at litellm alternatives and shell_gpt alternatives (litellm markdown twin, shell_gpt 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 shell_gpt?
- litellm: Very active. shell_gpt: 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 litellm and shell_gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: litellm trust report; shell_gpt trust report.