Comparison
lmms-eval vs viewer
Verdict
Pick lmms-eval if lmms-eval is a one-stop solution for benchmarking multimodal large language models across various tasks including text, image, video, and audio; pick viewer if zetane viewer aids in visualizing ML models and their tensors in an interactive 3D environment, aiding comprehension and debugging.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | lmms-eval | viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (11d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1456d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · 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
- lmms-eval
- One-for-All Multimodal Evaluation Toolkit Across Text, Image, Video, and Audio Tasks
- viewer
- ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer
Stars
- lmms-eval
- 4.4k
- viewer
- 1.8k
Forks
- lmms-eval
- 639
- viewer
- 168
Open issues
- lmms-eval
- 49
- viewer
- 17
Language
- lmms-eval
- Python
- viewer
- Python
Adopt for
- lmms-eval
- lmms-eval is a one-stop solution for benchmarking multimodal large language models across various tasks including text, image, video, and audio.
- viewer
- Zetane viewer aids in visualizing ML models and their tensors in an interactive 3D environment, aiding comprehension and debugging.
Persona
- lmms-eval
- -
- viewer
- -
Runtime
- lmms-eval
- -
- viewer
- -
License
- lmms-eval
- Other
- viewer
- (unknown)
Last pushed
- lmms-eval
- Aug 6, 2026
- viewer
- Aug 8, 2022
Categories
- lmms-eval
- Evaluation & Observability
- viewer
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- lmms-eval
- Active (82%)
- viewer
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- lmms-eval
- 11d
- viewer
- 1456d
Open issues (now)
- lmms-eval
- 49
- viewer
- 17
Stars delta
- lmms-eval
- +52 (30d)
- viewer
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- lmms-eval
- +9 (30d)
- viewer
- Unknown
Full report
- lmms-eval
- Trust report
- viewer
- Trust report
Choose lmms-eval if…
- Tags unique to lmms-eval: agi, audio-evaluation, benchmark, evaluation.
- You need to evaluate LLaVA series models on different datasets with precise control over reproducibility details like torch/cuda versions.
- More GitHub stars (4.4k vs 1.8k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use lmms-eval
- Looking for a tool that supports less than Python 3.12, as uv setup mandates this version.
- Requiring support beyond text, image, video, and audio modalities which lmms-eval specifically covers.
- Your project doesn't benefit from extensive results tracking in Google Sheets or relies solely on alternative reproducibility mechanisms without external dependencies.
Choose viewer if…
- Tags unique to viewer: 3d, exploration, files, free software.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- You require a detailed, 3D visualization of model structures and tensor data.
When NOT to use viewer
- Your workflow necessitates non-interactive visualization methods.
- The viewer's license ambiguity could pose risks to proprietary projects or sensitive data handling.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (EvolvingLMMs-Lab/lmms-eval) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- GitHub forks (EvolvingLMMs-Lab/lmms-eval) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Last push (EvolvingLMMs-Lab/lmms-eval) · observed Aug 6, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 17, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (zetane/viewer) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (zetane/viewer) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (zetane/viewer) · observed Aug 8, 2022
- License file (unknown) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: lmms-eval 4.4k · viewer 1.8k (synced Aug 17, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between lmms-eval and viewer?
- lmms-eval: One-for-All Multimodal Evaluation Toolkit Across Text, Image, Video, and Audio Tasks. viewer: ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose lmms-eval over viewer?
- Choose lmms-eval over viewer when Tags unique to lmms-eval: agi, audio-evaluation, benchmark, evaluation; You need to evaluate LLaVA series models on different datasets with precise control over reproducibility details like torch/cuda versions; More GitHub stars (4.4k vs 1.8k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose viewer over lmms-eval?
- Choose viewer over lmms-eval when Tags unique to viewer: 3d, exploration, files, free software; Also covers Developer Tools; You require a detailed, 3D visualization of model structures and tensor data.
- When should I avoid lmms-eval?
- Looking for a tool that supports less than Python 3.12, as uv setup mandates this version. Requiring support beyond text, image, video, and audio modalities which lmms-eval specifically covers. Your project doesn't benefit from extensive results tracking in Google Sheets or relies solely on alternative reproducibility mechanisms without external dependencies.
- When should I avoid viewer?
- Your workflow necessitates non-interactive visualization methods. The viewer's license ambiguity could pose risks to proprietary projects or sensitive data handling.
- Is lmms-eval or viewer more popular on GitHub?
- lmms-eval has more GitHub stars (4,368 vs 1,835). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are lmms-eval and viewer open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to lmms-eval or viewer?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at lmms-eval alternatives and viewer alternatives (lmms-eval markdown twin, viewer 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, lmms-eval or viewer?
- lmms-eval: Active. viewer: 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 lmms-eval and viewer?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: lmms-eval trust report; viewer trust report.