--- title: "train-llm-from-scratch vs awesome-LLM-resources" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch-vs-wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources" tools: ["fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch", "wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources"] --- # train-llm-from-scratch vs awesome-LLM-resources *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick train-llm-from-scratch if train-llm-from-scratch is a repository that provides a comprehensive guide and scripts for training large language models from scratch using PyTorch, covering the entire process from data preparation to model generation,; pick awesome-LLM-resources if awesome-LLM-resources is a curated list of resources related to large language models, covering a wide range of topics from multimodal generation to model training. [train-llm-from-scratch](https://fareedkhan-dev.github.io/train-llm-from-scratch/) reports 9.6k GitHub stars, 1.3k forks, and 7 open issues, last pushed Aug 17, 2026. [awesome-LLM-resources](https://github.com/WangRongsheng/awesome-LLM-resources) has 9.0k stars, 993 forks, and 40 open issues, last pushed Sep 14, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [train-llm-from-scratch's repository](https://github.com/FareedKhan-dev/train-llm-from-scratch) and [awesome-LLM-resources's repository](https://github.com/WangRongsheng/awesome-LLM-resources). | | [train-llm-from-scratch](/tools/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch.md) | [awesome-LLM-resources](/tools/wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A method for training LLMs from scratch using PyTorch | Summary of the world's best LLM resources. | | Stars | 9,641 | 8,968 | | Forks | 1,328 | 993 | | Open issues | 7 | 40 | | Language | Python | - | | Adopt for | train-llm-from-scratch is a repository that provides a comprehensive guide and scripts for training large language models from scratch using PyTorch, covering the entire process from data preparation to model generation, | awesome-LLM-resources is a curated list of resources related to large language models, covering a wide range of topics from multimodal generation to model training and inference. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | The repository is licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | | Categories | Model Training | AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [train-llm-from-scratch](/tools/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch.md) | [awesome-LLM-resources](/tools/wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 32d | 3d | | Open issues (now) | 7 | 40 | | Stars delta | +500 (30d) | +123 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +1 (30d) | +17 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources/trust.md) | **Typed relationship:** train-llm-from-scratch _(related)_ awesome-LLM-resources `train-llm-from-scratch` shares content overlap and a focus on comprehensive resources related to LLM training, but the tool provides practical scripts rather than curated resources. ## Decision facts: train-llm-from-scratch - **Adopt for:** train-llm-from-scratch is a repository that provides a comprehensive guide and scripts for training large language models from scratch using PyTorch, covering the entire process from data preparation to model generation, ## Decision facts: awesome-LLM-resources - **Pricing:** freemium - The repository itself is free to use, but some linked resources may require payment or have associated costs. - **Requirements:** The repository does not specify any technical requirements for accessing its content. - **Adopt for:** awesome-LLM-resources is a curated list of resources related to large language models, covering a wide range of topics from multimodal generation to model training and inference. - **License detail:** The repository is licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. ## Choose when ### Choose train-llm-from-scratch if… - License: train-llm-from-scratch is MIT, awesome-LLM-resources is Apache-2.0. - `train-llm-from-scratch` shares content overlap and a focus on comprehensive resources related to LLM training, but the tool provides practical scripts rather than curated resources. - Tags unique to train-llm-from-scratch: gemini, training, transformers. - When you want to train a large language model from scratch using only PyTorch, without relying on external libraries like transformers or trl, ### Choose awesome-LLM-resources if… - License: awesome-LLM-resources is Apache-2.0, train-llm-from-scratch is MIT. - Pricing: The repository itself is free to use, but some linked resources may require payment or have associated costs.. - Requirements: The repository does not specify any technical requirements for accessing its content.. - `train-llm-from-scratch` shares content overlap and a focus on comprehensive resources related to LLM training, but the tool provides practical scripts rather than curated resources. - Tags unique to awesome-LLM-resources: awesome-list, book, course, llama. - Also covers AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks. - When you need a comprehensive list of resources for large language models, including multimodal generation, agents, programming assistance, and more. ## When NOT to use train-llm-from-scratch - If you are looking for a quick and easy way to fine-tune a pre-existing large language model, as this repository focuses on training from scratch, - When you require a solution that supports distributed training across multiple GPUs or TPUs, as this repository is designed for single GPU training, - If you need a solution that integrates with popular deep learning frameworks other than PyTorch, as this repository is specifically built using PyTorch, - When you are working with very large datasets that require specialized data handling and preprocessing techniques not covered in this repository ## When NOT to use awesome-LLM-resources - If you are looking for a tool that provides direct access to LLM APIs or services, as this repository is a list of resources rather than a service provider. - When you need real-time support or a community forum for troubleshooting LLM-related issues, as this repository is a static list of resources without interactive support. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between train-llm-from-scratch and awesome-LLM-resources? train-llm-from-scratch: A method for training LLMs from scratch using PyTorch. awesome-LLM-resources: Summary of the world's best LLM resources.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose train-llm-from-scratch over awesome-LLM-resources? Choose train-llm-from-scratch over awesome-LLM-resources when License: train-llm-from-scratch is MIT, awesome-LLM-resources is Apache-2.0; `train-llm-from-scratch` shares content overlap and a focus on comprehensive resources related to LLM training, but the tool provides practical scripts rather than curated resources; Tags unique to train-llm-from-scratch: gemini, training, transformers; When you want to train a large language model from scratch using only PyTorch, without relying on external libraries like transformers or trl,. ### When should I choose awesome-LLM-resources over train-llm-from-scratch? Choose awesome-LLM-resources over train-llm-from-scratch when License: awesome-LLM-resources is Apache-2.0, train-llm-from-scratch is MIT; Pricing: The repository itself is free to use, but some linked resources may require payment or have associated costs.; Requirements: The repository does not specify any technical requirements for accessing its content.; `train-llm-from-scratch` shares content overlap and a focus on comprehensive resources related to LLM training, but the tool provides practical scripts rather than curated resources; Tags unique to awesome-LLM-resources: awesome-list, book, course, llama; Also covers AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks; When you need a comprehensive list of resources for large language models, including multimodal generation, agents, programming assistance, and more. ### When should I avoid train-llm-from-scratch? If you are looking for a quick and easy way to fine-tune a pre-existing large language model, as this repository focuses on training from scratch, When you require a solution that supports distributed training across multiple GPUs or TPUs, as this repository is designed for single GPU training, If you need a solution that integrates with popular deep learning frameworks other than PyTorch, as this repository is specifically built using PyTorch, When you are working with very large datasets that require specialized data handling and preprocessing techniques not covered in this repository ### When should I avoid awesome-LLM-resources? If you are looking for a tool that provides direct access to LLM APIs or services, as this repository is a list of resources rather than a service provider. When you need real-time support or a community forum for troubleshooting LLM-related issues, as this repository is a static list of resources without interactive support. ### Is train-llm-from-scratch or awesome-LLM-resources more popular on GitHub? train-llm-from-scratch has more GitHub stars (9,641 vs 8,968). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are train-llm-from-scratch and awesome-LLM-resources open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (train-llm-from-scratch: MIT, awesome-LLM-resources: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to train-llm-from-scratch or awesome-LLM-resources? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [train-llm-from-scratch alternatives](/tools/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch/alternatives) and [awesome-LLM-resources alternatives](/tools/wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources/alternatives) ([train-llm-from-scratch markdown twin](/tools/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch/alternatives.md), [awesome-LLM-resources markdown twin](/tools/wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources/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/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch-vs-wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, train-llm-from-scratch or awesome-LLM-resources? train-llm-from-scratch: Steady. awesome-LLM-resources: Very active. 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 train-llm-from-scratch and awesome-LLM-resources? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [train-llm-from-scratch trust report](/tools/fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch/trust); [awesome-LLM-resources trust report](/tools/wangrongsheng-awesome-llm-resources/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=fareedkhan-dev-train-llm-from-scratch) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_