Comparison
promptsource vs DeepSeek-R1
Verdict
Pick promptsource when license: promptsource is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT; pick DeepSeek-R1 when license: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, promptsource is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | promptsource | DeepSeek-R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (991d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (379d 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) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- promptsource
- Toolkit for creating, sharing and using natural language prompts.
- DeepSeek-R1
- Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.
Stars
- promptsource
- 3.0k
- DeepSeek-R1
- 92k
Forks
- promptsource
- 377
- DeepSeek-R1
- 12k
Open issues
- promptsource
- 43
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
Language
- promptsource
- Python
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
Adopt for
- promptsource
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- DeepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use.
Persona
- promptsource
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
Runtime
- promptsource
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
License
- promptsource
- Apache-2.0
- DeepSeek-R1
- MIT
Last pushed
- promptsource
- Oct 23, 2023
- DeepSeek-R1
- Jun 27, 2025
Categories
- promptsource
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- DeepSeek-R1
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- promptsource
- 991d
- DeepSeek-R1
- 379d
Open issues (now)
- promptsource
- 43
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
Full report
- promptsource
- Trust report
- DeepSeek-R1
- Trust report
Choose promptsource if…
- License: promptsource is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT.
- Tags unique to promptsource: machine-learning, natural-language-processing, nlp, python.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
When NOT to use promptsource
- Last GitHub push was 992 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 23, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on promptsource.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Choose DeepSeek-R1 if…
- License: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, promptsource is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The repository allows for commercial use under the MIT License or respective original licenses with no explicit monetary costs outlined in the repository..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; This is a rough estimate based on common model requirements. Specific models within DeepSeek-R1 may have different resource needs..
- Tags unique to DeepSeek-R1: commercial use, derived models, distilled models, mit license.
- When you need to work with pre-trained models derived specifically from the Qwen-2.5 and Llama3.x series, benefiting from their unique characteristics.
When NOT to use DeepSeek-R1
- Avoid if you need foundational models rather than distilled versions, as DeepSeek-R1 specializes in providing smaller, more efficient models suitable for resource-constrained environments.
- If your project is tightly regulated or requires models from a different lineage, as DeepSeek-R1 exclusively provides derivatives of Qwen and LLaMA series.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (bigscience-workshop/promptsource) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (bigscience-workshop/promptsource) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (bigscience-workshop/promptsource) · observed Oct 23, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Last push (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) · observed Jun 27, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: promptsource 3.0k · DeepSeek-R1 92k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between promptsource and DeepSeek-R1?
- promptsource: Toolkit for creating, sharing and using natural language prompts.. DeepSeek-R1: Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose promptsource over DeepSeek-R1?
- Choose promptsource over DeepSeek-R1 when License: promptsource is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT; Tags unique to promptsource: machine-learning, natural-language-processing, nlp, python; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I choose DeepSeek-R1 over promptsource?
- Choose DeepSeek-R1 over promptsource when License: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, promptsource is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The repository allows for commercial use under the MIT License or respective original licenses with no explicit monetary costs outlined in the repository.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; This is a rough estimate based on common model requirements. Specific models within DeepSeek-R1 may have different resource needs.; Tags unique to DeepSeek-R1: commercial use, derived models, distilled models, mit license; When you need to work with pre-trained models derived specifically from the Qwen-2.5 and Llama3.x series, benefiting from their unique characteristics.
- When should I avoid promptsource?
- Last GitHub push was 992 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 23, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on promptsource. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- When should I avoid DeepSeek-R1?
- Avoid if you need foundational models rather than distilled versions, as DeepSeek-R1 specializes in providing smaller, more efficient models suitable for resource-constrained environments. If your project is tightly regulated or requires models from a different lineage, as DeepSeek-R1 exclusively provides derivatives of Qwen and LLaMA series.
- Is promptsource or DeepSeek-R1 more popular on GitHub?
- DeepSeek-R1 has more GitHub stars (91,991 vs 3,026). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are promptsource and DeepSeek-R1 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (promptsource: Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to promptsource or DeepSeek-R1?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at promptsource alternatives and DeepSeek-R1 alternatives (promptsource markdown twin, DeepSeek-R1 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, promptsource or DeepSeek-R1?
- promptsource: Dormant. DeepSeek-R1: 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 promptsource and DeepSeek-R1?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: promptsource trust report; DeepSeek-R1 trust report.