Comparison
DeepSeek-R1 vs DeepInception
Verdict
Pick DeepSeek-R1 when pricing: The repository allows for commercial use under the MIT License or respective original licenses with no explicit monetary costs outlined in the repository.; pick DeepInception when tags unique to DeepInception: jailbreak, gpt4, deep, inception.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | DeepSeek-R1 | DeepInception |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (379d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (872d 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 | 55 low (55 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- DeepSeek-R1
- Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.
- DeepInception
- [arXiv:2311.03191] "DeepInception: Hypnotize Large Language Model to Be Jailbreaker"
Stars
- DeepSeek-R1
- 92k
- DeepInception
- 176
Forks
- DeepSeek-R1
- 12k
- DeepInception
- 19
Open issues
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
- DeepInception
- 0
Language
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
- DeepInception
- Python
Adopt for
- DeepSeek-R1
- DeepSeek-R1 provides a set of distilled LLMs from Qwen and LLaMA series that support commercial use.
- DeepInception
- -
Persona
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
- DeepInception
- -
Runtime
- DeepSeek-R1
- -
- DeepInception
- -
License
- DeepSeek-R1
- MIT
- DeepInception
- MIT
Last pushed
- DeepSeek-R1
- Jun 27, 2025
- DeepInception
- Feb 20, 2024
Categories
- DeepSeek-R1
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- DeepInception
- Model Training, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- DeepSeek-R1
- 379d
- DeepInception
- 872d
Open issues (now)
- DeepSeek-R1
- 45
- DeepInception
- 0
Security scan
- DeepSeek-R1
- No lockfile
- DeepInception
- 55 low (55 low)
Full report
- DeepSeek-R1
- Trust report
- DeepInception
- Trust report
Choose DeepSeek-R1 if…
- 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: derived models, mit license, distilled models, commercial use.
- 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.
Choose DeepInception if…
- Tags unique to DeepInception: jailbreak, gpt4, deep, inception.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use DeepInception
- Last GitHub push was 873 days ago (dormant maintenance, Feb 20, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on DeepInception.
- 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (tmlr-group/DeepInception) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tmlr-group/DeepInception) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tmlr-group/DeepInception) · observed Feb 20, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: DeepSeek-R1 92k · DeepInception 176 (synced Jul 12, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between DeepSeek-R1 and DeepInception?
- DeepSeek-R1: Repository contains distilled LLM models derived from Qwen and LLaMA series for various commercial uses.. DeepInception: [arXiv:2311.03191] "DeepInception: Hypnotize Large Language Model to Be Jailbreaker". See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose DeepSeek-R1 over DeepInception?
- Choose DeepSeek-R1 over DeepInception when 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: derived models, mit license, distilled models, commercial use; 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 DeepInception over DeepSeek-R1?
- Choose DeepInception over DeepSeek-R1 when Tags unique to DeepInception: jailbreak, gpt4, deep, inception; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- 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 DeepInception?
- Last GitHub push was 873 days ago (dormant maintenance, Feb 20, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on DeepInception. 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.
- Is DeepSeek-R1 or DeepInception more popular on GitHub?
- DeepSeek-R1 has more GitHub stars (91,991 vs 176). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are DeepSeek-R1 and DeepInception open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DeepSeek-R1: MIT, DeepInception: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to DeepSeek-R1 or DeepInception?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at DeepSeek-R1 alternatives and DeepInception alternatives (DeepSeek-R1 markdown twin, DeepInception 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, DeepSeek-R1 or DeepInception?
- DeepSeek-R1: Dormant. DeepInception: 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 DeepInception?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: DeepSeek-R1 trust report; DeepInception trust report.