Comparison
krasis vs DeepSeek-R1
Verdict
Pick krasis when license: krasis is Other, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT; pick DeepSeek-R1 when license: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, krasis is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | krasis | DeepSeek-R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (379d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- krasis
- Krasis is a Hybrid LLM runtime which focuses on efficient running of larger models on consumer grade VRAM limited hardware
- DeepSeek-R1
- Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.
Stars
- krasis
- 480
- DeepSeek-R1
- 92k
Forks
- krasis
- 27
- DeepSeek-R1
- 12k
Open issues
- krasis
- 8
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
Language
- krasis
- C++
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
Adopt for
- krasis
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- DeepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use.
Persona
- krasis
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
Runtime
- krasis
- -
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
License
- krasis
- Other
- DeepSeek-R1
- MIT
Last pushed
- krasis
- Jul 9, 2026
- DeepSeek-R1
- Jun 27, 2025
Categories
- krasis
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- DeepSeek-R1
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- krasis
- Very active (96%)
- DeepSeek-R1
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- krasis
- 2d
- DeepSeek-R1
- 379d
Open issues (now)
- krasis
- 8
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
Owner type
- krasis
- User
- DeepSeek-R1
- Organization
Full report
- krasis
- Trust report
- DeepSeek-R1
- Trust report
Choose krasis if…
- License: krasis is Other, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT.
- Tags unique to krasis: cpu-inference, gguf-model-support, gpu-inference, high-performance-inference.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use krasis
- 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.
- 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, krasis is Other.
- 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 (brontoguana/krasis) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (brontoguana/krasis) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (brontoguana/krasis) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (Other) · 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: krasis 480 · DeepSeek-R1 92k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between krasis and DeepSeek-R1?
- krasis: Krasis is a Hybrid LLM runtime which focuses on efficient running of larger models on consumer grade VRAM limited hardware. 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 krasis over DeepSeek-R1?
- Choose krasis over DeepSeek-R1 when License: krasis is Other, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT; Tags unique to krasis: cpu-inference, gguf-model-support, gpu-inference, high-performance-inference; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When should I choose DeepSeek-R1 over krasis?
- Choose DeepSeek-R1 over krasis when License: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, krasis is Other; 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 krasis?
- 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. 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 krasis or DeepSeek-R1 more popular on GitHub?
- DeepSeek-R1 has more GitHub stars (91,991 vs 480). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are krasis and DeepSeek-R1 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (krasis: Other, DeepSeek-R1: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to krasis or DeepSeek-R1?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at krasis alternatives and DeepSeek-R1 alternatives (krasis 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, krasis or DeepSeek-R1?
- krasis: Very active. 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 krasis and DeepSeek-R1?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: krasis trust report; DeepSeek-R1 trust report.