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title: "DeepSeek-R1 vs tensorspace"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1-vs-tensorspace-team-tensorspace"
tools: ["deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1", "tensorspace-team-tensorspace"]
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# DeepSeek-R1 vs tensorspace

*GraphCanon updated Jul 12, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick DeepSeek-R1 when license: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, tensorspace is Apache-2.0; pick tensorspace when license: tensorspace is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT.

[DeepSeek-R1](https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) reports 92k GitHub stars, 12k forks, and 45 open issues, last pushed Jun 27, 2025. [tensorspace](https://tensorspace.org) has 5.2k stars, 450 forks, and 28 open issues, last pushed Dec 5, 2022. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [DeepSeek-R1's repository](https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1) and [tensorspace's repository](https://github.com/tensorspace-team/tensorspace).

| | [DeepSeek-R1](/tools/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1.md) | [tensorspace](/tools/tensorspace-team-tensorspace.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses. | Neural network 3D visualization framework, build interactive and intuitive model in browsers, support pre-trained deep learning models from TensorFlow, Keras, TensorFlow.js |
| Stars | 91,991 | 5,184 |
| Forks | 11,711 | 450 |
| Open issues | 45 | 28 |
| Language | - | JavaScript |
| Adopt for | DeepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use. | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Categories | LLM Frameworks, Model Training | Model Training |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [DeepSeek-R1](/tools/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1.md) | [tensorspace](/tools/tensorspace-team-tensorspace.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 379d | 1314d |
| Open issues (now) | 45 | 28 |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/tensorspace-team-tensorspace/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: DeepSeek-R1

- **Pricing:** freemium - 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.
- **Adopt for:** DeepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use.

## Choose when

### Choose DeepSeek-R1 if…

- License: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, tensorspace 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.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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.

### Choose tensorspace if…

- License: tensorspace is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT.
- Tags unique to tensorspace: 3d, deep-learning, keras, machine-learning.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (28).

## 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.

## When NOT to use tensorspace

- Last GitHub push was 1314 days ago (dormant maintenance, Dec 5, 2022). Validate activity before betting a new project on tensorspace.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between DeepSeek-R1 and tensorspace?

DeepSeek-R1: Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.. tensorspace: Neural network 3D visualization framework, build interactive and intuitive model in browsers, support pre-trained deep learning models from TensorFlow, Keras, TensorFlow.js. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose DeepSeek-R1 over tensorspace?

Choose DeepSeek-R1 over tensorspace when License: DeepSeek-R1 is MIT, tensorspace 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; Also covers LLM Frameworks; 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 choose tensorspace over DeepSeek-R1?

Choose tensorspace over DeepSeek-R1 when License: tensorspace is Apache-2.0, DeepSeek-R1 is MIT; Tags unique to tensorspace: 3d, deep-learning, keras, machine-learning; Leaner open-issue backlog (28).

### 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.

### When should I avoid tensorspace?

Last GitHub push was 1314 days ago (dormant maintenance, Dec 5, 2022). Validate activity before betting a new project on tensorspace. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.

### Is DeepSeek-R1 or tensorspace more popular on GitHub?

DeepSeek-R1 has more GitHub stars (91,991 vs 5,184). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are DeepSeek-R1 and tensorspace open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DeepSeek-R1: MIT, tensorspace: Apache-2.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to DeepSeek-R1 or tensorspace?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [DeepSeek-R1 alternatives](/tools/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1/alternatives) and [tensorspace alternatives](/tools/tensorspace-team-tensorspace/alternatives) ([DeepSeek-R1 markdown twin](/tools/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1/alternatives.md), [tensorspace markdown twin](/tools/tensorspace-team-tensorspace/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1-vs-tensorspace-team-tensorspace.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, DeepSeek-R1 or tensorspace?

DeepSeek-R1: Dormant. tensorspace: 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 DeepSeek-R1 and tensorspace?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [DeepSeek-R1 trust report](/tools/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1/trust); [tensorspace trust report](/tools/tensorspace-team-tensorspace/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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