Comparison
model_card vs StableLM
Verdict
Pick model_card if the model_card for BLOOM LM provides comprehensive details on the development, training data, risks, and evaluation of a large, multilingual language model. It is useful for researchers and developers working with multil; pick StableLM if stableLM is a series of language models from Stability AI, featuring models like StableLM-3B-4E1T, which is a 3 billion parameter model trained.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | model_card | StableLM |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1529d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (892d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- model_card
- Model Card for BLOOM LM
- StableLM
- Stability AI Language Models
Stars
- model_card
- 25
- StableLM
- 16k
Forks
- model_card
- 5
- StableLM
- 1.0k
Open issues
- model_card
- 0
- StableLM
- 27
Language
- model_card
- -
- StableLM
- Jupyter Notebook
Adopt for
- model_card
- The model_card for BLOOM LM provides comprehensive details on the development, training data, risks, and evaluation of a large, multilingual language model. It is useful for researchers and developers working with multil
- StableLM
- StableLM is a series of language models from Stability AI, featuring models like StableLM-3B-4E1T, which is a 3 billion parameter model trained on 4 trillion tokens over 4 epochs. The repository includes model updates, a
Persona
- model_card
- -
- StableLM
- -
Runtime
- model_card
- -
- StableLM
- -
License
- model_card
- The model card is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad use and modification with attribution.
- StableLM
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- model_card
- Jul 11, 2022
- StableLM
- Apr 8, 2024
Categories
- model_card
- Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
- StableLM
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- model_card
- 1529d
- StableLM
- 892d
Open issues (now)
- model_card
- 0
- StableLM
- 27
Stars delta
- model_card
- -1 (30d)
- StableLM
- -6 (30d)
Open issues delta
- model_card
- 0 (30d)
- StableLM
- -1 (30d)
Full report
- model_card
- Trust report
- StableLM
- Trust report
Choose model_card if…
- Requirements: The model card is intended for use with the BLOOM language model and provides details on its architecture, training data, and evaluation.; It is recommended to refer to the BLOOM model card for comprehensive information before using the model in any application..
- Tags unique to model_card: bigscience, bloom, language-model, model card.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- When you need detailed information on the development and training of BLOOM, a large multilingual language model.
When NOT to use model_card
- If you are looking for a model card for a different language model, as this card is specific to BLOOM.
- When you need real-time updates or interactive features, as the model card is static and does not provide dynamic information.
- If you require a model card for a proprietary or closed-source model, as BLOOM is an open-access model.
- When you need a model card that includes specific use cases or applications beyond the general information provided.
Choose StableLM if…
- Tags unique to StableLM: checkpoints, fine-tuning, language models, pre-training.
- Also covers Model Training.
- When you need a model that has been trained with a multi-epoch regime to study the impact of repeated tokens on performance, such as the StableLM-3B-4E1T model.
When NOT to use StableLM
- If you need a model that is strictly under the Apache-2.0 license, as StableLM models are available under different licenses like CC BY-SA-4.0 and CC BY-NC-SA-4.0.
- When you require a model that has not been trained with repeated tokens, as StableLM models like StableLM-3B-4E1T are specifically designed with this training method.
- If your project requires a model that is not a decoder-only transformer with specific architecture modifications, such as the use of Rotary Position Embeddings.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (bigscience-workshop/model_card) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (bigscience-workshop/model_card) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (bigscience-workshop/model_card) · observed Jul 11, 2022
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (Stability-AI/StableLM) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Stability-AI/StableLM) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Stability-AI/StableLM) · observed Apr 8, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: model_card 25 · StableLM 16k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between model_card and StableLM?
- model_card: Model Card for BLOOM LM. StableLM: Stability AI Language Models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose model_card over StableLM?
- Choose model_card over StableLM when Requirements: The model card is intended for use with the BLOOM language model and provides details on its architecture, training data, and evaluation.; It is recommended to refer to the BLOOM model card for comprehensive information before using the model in any application.; Tags unique to model_card: bigscience, bloom, language-model, model card; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When you need detailed information on the development and training of BLOOM, a large multilingual language model.
- When should I choose StableLM over model_card?
- Choose StableLM over model_card when Tags unique to StableLM: checkpoints, fine-tuning, language models, pre-training; Also covers Model Training; When you need a model that has been trained with a multi-epoch regime to study the impact of repeated tokens on performance, such as the StableLM-3B-4E1T model.
- When should I avoid model_card?
- If you are looking for a model card for a different language model, as this card is specific to BLOOM. When you need real-time updates or interactive features, as the model card is static and does not provide dynamic information. If you require a model card for a proprietary or closed-source model, as BLOOM is an open-access model. When you need a model card that includes specific use cases or applications beyond the general information provided.
- When should I avoid StableLM?
- If you need a model that is strictly under the Apache-2.0 license, as StableLM models are available under different licenses like CC BY-SA-4.0 and CC BY-NC-SA-4.0. When you require a model that has not been trained with repeated tokens, as StableLM models like StableLM-3B-4E1T are specifically designed with this training method. If your project requires a model that is not a decoder-only transformer with specific architecture modifications, such as the use of Rotary Position Embeddings.
- Is model_card or StableLM more popular on GitHub?
- StableLM has more GitHub stars (15,678 vs 25). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are model_card and StableLM open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (model_card: Apache-2.0, StableLM: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to model_card or StableLM?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at model_card alternatives and StableLM alternatives (model_card markdown twin, StableLM 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, model_card or StableLM?
- model_card: Dormant. StableLM: 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 model_card and StableLM?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: model_card trust report; StableLM trust report.