Comparison
starcoder2 vs LlamaFactory
Verdict
Pick starcoder2 when tags unique to starcoder2: python; pick LlamaFactory when tags unique to LlamaFactory: gemma, fine-tuning, deepseek, ai.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | starcoder2 | LlamaFactory |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (842d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- starcoder2
- Home of StarCoder2!
- LlamaFactory
- Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs
Stars
- starcoder2
- 2.1k
- LlamaFactory
- 73k
Forks
- starcoder2
- 199
- LlamaFactory
- 8.9k
Open issues
- starcoder2
- 20
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
Language
- starcoder2
- Python
- LlamaFactory
- Python
Adopt for
- starcoder2
- -
- LlamaFactory
- LlamaFactory is a sophisticated tool for fine-tuning numerous large language models and visual language models efficiently using various methods such as LoRA, QLoRA, RLHF, and quantization.
Persona
- starcoder2
- -
- LlamaFactory
- -
Runtime
- starcoder2
- -
- LlamaFactory
- -
License
- starcoder2
- Apache-2.0
- LlamaFactory
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- starcoder2
- Mar 21, 2024
- LlamaFactory
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- starcoder2
- Model Training, LLM Frameworks
- LlamaFactory
- Model Training, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- starcoder2
- Dormant (18%)
- LlamaFactory
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- starcoder2
- 842d
- LlamaFactory
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- starcoder2
- 20
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
Owner type
- starcoder2
- Organization
- LlamaFactory
- User
Security scan
- starcoder2
- No criticals
- LlamaFactory
- No lockfile
Full report
- starcoder2
- Trust report
- LlamaFactory
- Trust report
Choose starcoder2 if…
- Tags unique to starcoder2: python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (20).
When NOT to use starcoder2
- Last GitHub push was 842 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 21, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on starcoder2.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose LlamaFactory if…
- Tags unique to LlamaFactory: gemma, fine-tuning, deepseek, ai.
- When you need to fine-tune over 100 different LLMs or VLMs with efficient methods like LoRA or QLoRA.
- More GitHub stars (73k vs 2.1k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use LlamaFactory
- When you are looking to fine-tune less popular or niche models that are not supported within the 100+ models covered by LlamaFactory.
- If your project specifically requires custom fine-tuning methods not available in this repository, such as certain versions of PEFT (Parameter Efficient Fine-Tuning) techniques excluding LoRA and QLoa
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (bigcode-project/starcoder2) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (bigcode-project/starcoder2) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (bigcode-project/starcoder2) · observed Mar 21, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: starcoder2 2.1k · LlamaFactory 73k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between starcoder2 and LlamaFactory?
- starcoder2: Home of StarCoder2!. LlamaFactory: Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose starcoder2 over LlamaFactory?
- Choose starcoder2 over LlamaFactory when Tags unique to starcoder2: python; Leaner open-issue backlog (20).
- When should I choose LlamaFactory over starcoder2?
- Choose LlamaFactory over starcoder2 when Tags unique to LlamaFactory: gemma, fine-tuning, deepseek, ai; When you need to fine-tune over 100 different LLMs or VLMs with efficient methods like LoRA or QLoRA; More GitHub stars (73k vs 2.1k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid starcoder2?
- Last GitHub push was 842 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 21, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on starcoder2. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid LlamaFactory?
- When you are looking to fine-tune less popular or niche models that are not supported within the 100+ models covered by LlamaFactory. If your project specifically requires custom fine-tuning methods not available in this repository, such as certain versions of PEFT (Parameter Efficient Fine-Tuning) techniques excluding LoRA and QLoa
- Is starcoder2 or LlamaFactory more popular on GitHub?
- LlamaFactory has more GitHub stars (73,157 vs 2,077). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are starcoder2 and LlamaFactory open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (starcoder2: Apache-2.0, LlamaFactory: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to starcoder2 or LlamaFactory?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at starcoder2 alternatives and LlamaFactory alternatives (starcoder2 markdown twin, LlamaFactory 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, starcoder2 or LlamaFactory?
- starcoder2: Dormant. LlamaFactory: 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 starcoder2 and LlamaFactory?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: starcoder2 trust report; LlamaFactory trust report.