Comparison
llm-axe vs aqueduct
Verdict
Pick llm-axe if llm-axe is a Python-based toolkit aiming to facilitate quick applications development with local large language models, focusing on function-calling and compatibility with models like llama3; pick aqueduct if aqueduct is a deprecated Go-based tool for orchestrating LLM and ML workloads across various cloud infrastructures with Kubernetes support.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | llm-axe | aqueduct |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (584d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1152d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- llm-axe
- Toolkit for quick implementation of LLM powered applications
- aqueduct
- Orchestrate LLM and ML workloads on any cloud infrastructure using Go.
Stars
- llm-axe
- 275
- aqueduct
- 517
Forks
- llm-axe
- 38
- aqueduct
- 20
Open issues
- llm-axe
- 0
- aqueduct
- 11
Language
- llm-axe
- Python
- aqueduct
- Go
Adopt for
- llm-axe
- llm-axe is a Python-based toolkit aiming to facilitate quick applications development with local large language models, focusing on function-calling and compatibility with models like llama3.
- aqueduct
- Aqueduct is a deprecated Go-based tool for orchestrating LLM and ML workloads across various cloud infrastructures with Kubernetes support.
Persona
- llm-axe
- -
- aqueduct
- -
Runtime
- llm-axe
- -
- aqueduct
- -
License
- llm-axe
- MIT
- aqueduct
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- llm-axe
- Jan 5, 2025
- aqueduct
- Jun 7, 2023
Categories
- llm-axe
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- aqueduct
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- llm-axe
- 584d
- aqueduct
- 1152d
Open issues (now)
- llm-axe
- 0
- aqueduct
- 11
Owner type
- llm-axe
- User
- aqueduct
- Organization
Full report
- llm-axe
- Trust report
- aqueduct
- Trust report
Choose llm-axe if…
- llm-axe is primarily Python; aqueduct is Go.
- License: llm-axe is MIT, aqueduct is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to llm-axe: function-calling, llama3, local-llm, ollama.
- When you need to develop LLM-powered applications quickly using local models, emphasizing simplicity and ease of integration.
When NOT to use llm-axe
- Avoid if your project strictly requires cloud-based LLM resources or seamless model switching across different providers.
- Not recommended for scenarios where extensive customization of the training pipeline is a requirement, as it focuses on implementation rather than deep training flexibility.
Choose aqueduct if…
- aqueduct is primarily Go; llm-axe is Python.
- License: aqueduct is Apache-2.0, llm-axe is MIT.
- Tags unique to aqueduct: ai, data, data-science, kubernetes.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you need to deploy legacy workflows that depend on Aqueduct's specific implementation of custom ops for resource allocation and training.
When NOT to use aqueduct
- Avoid if active project maintenance or community support is required as Aqueduct is no longer maintained.
- Skip this tool for new projects focusing on state-of-the-art ML orchestration, opting instead for actively supported alternatives.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (emirsahin1/llm-axe) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (emirsahin1/llm-axe) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (emirsahin1/llm-axe) · observed Jan 5, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (RunLLM/aqueduct) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (RunLLM/aqueduct) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (RunLLM/aqueduct) · observed Jun 7, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: llm-axe 275 · aqueduct 517 (synced Aug 13, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between llm-axe and aqueduct?
- llm-axe: Toolkit for quick implementation of LLM powered applications. aqueduct: Orchestrate LLM and ML workloads on any cloud infrastructure using Go.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose llm-axe over aqueduct?
- Choose llm-axe over aqueduct when llm-axe is primarily Python; aqueduct is Go; License: llm-axe is MIT, aqueduct is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to llm-axe: function-calling, llama3, local-llm, ollama; When you need to develop LLM-powered applications quickly using local models, emphasizing simplicity and ease of integration.
- When should I choose aqueduct over llm-axe?
- Choose aqueduct over llm-axe when aqueduct is primarily Go; llm-axe is Python; License: aqueduct is Apache-2.0, llm-axe is MIT; Tags unique to aqueduct: ai, data, data-science, kubernetes; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need to deploy legacy workflows that depend on Aqueduct's specific implementation of custom ops for resource allocation and training.
- When should I avoid llm-axe?
- Avoid if your project strictly requires cloud-based LLM resources or seamless model switching across different providers. Not recommended for scenarios where extensive customization of the training pipeline is a requirement, as it focuses on implementation rather than deep training flexibility.
- When should I avoid aqueduct?
- Avoid if active project maintenance or community support is required as Aqueduct is no longer maintained. Skip this tool for new projects focusing on state-of-the-art ML orchestration, opting instead for actively supported alternatives.
- Is llm-axe or aqueduct more popular on GitHub?
- aqueduct has more GitHub stars (517 vs 275). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are llm-axe and aqueduct open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (llm-axe: MIT, aqueduct: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to llm-axe or aqueduct?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at llm-axe alternatives and aqueduct alternatives (llm-axe markdown twin, aqueduct 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, llm-axe or aqueduct?
- llm-axe: Dormant. aqueduct: 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 llm-axe and aqueduct?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: llm-axe trust report; aqueduct trust report.