Comparison
fiddler-auditor vs LlamaFactory
Verdict
Pick fiddler-auditor when license: fiddler-auditor is Other, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0; pick LlamaFactory when license: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, fiddler-auditor is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | fiddler-auditor | LlamaFactory |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (852d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- fiddler-auditor
- Fiddler Auditor is a tool to evaluate language models.
- LlamaFactory
- Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs
Stars
- fiddler-auditor
- 193
- LlamaFactory
- 73k
Forks
- fiddler-auditor
- 24
- LlamaFactory
- 8.9k
Open issues
- fiddler-auditor
- 15
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
Language
- fiddler-auditor
- Python
- LlamaFactory
- Python
Adopt for
- fiddler-auditor
- -
- LlamaFactory
- LlamaFactory is a sophisticated tool for fine-tuning numerous large language models and visual language models efficiently using various methods such as LoRA, QLoRA, RLHF, and quantization.
Persona
- fiddler-auditor
- -
- LlamaFactory
- -
Runtime
- fiddler-auditor
- -
- LlamaFactory
- -
License
- fiddler-auditor
- Other
- LlamaFactory
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- fiddler-auditor
- Mar 11, 2024
- LlamaFactory
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- fiddler-auditor
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training, Inference & Serving
- LlamaFactory
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- fiddler-auditor
- Dormant (18%)
- LlamaFactory
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- fiddler-auditor
- 852d
- LlamaFactory
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- fiddler-auditor
- 15
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
Owner type
- fiddler-auditor
- Organization
- LlamaFactory
- User
Full report
- fiddler-auditor
- Trust report
- LlamaFactory
- Trust report
Choose fiddler-auditor if…
- License: fiddler-auditor is Other, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to fiddler-auditor: llms, evaluation, nlp, python.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use fiddler-auditor
- Last GitHub push was 853 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 11, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on fiddler-auditor.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose LlamaFactory if…
- License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, fiddler-auditor is Other.
- Tags unique to LlamaFactory: gemma, fine-tuning, deepseek, ai.
- When you need to fine-tune over 100 different LLMs or VLMs with efficient methods like LoRA or QLoRA.
When NOT to use LlamaFactory
- When you are looking to fine-tune less popular or niche models that are not supported within the 100+ models covered by LlamaFactory.
- If your project specifically requires custom fine-tuning methods not available in this repository, such as certain versions of PEFT (Parameter Efficient Fine-Tuning) techniques excluding LoRA and QLoa
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (fiddler-labs/fiddler-auditor) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (fiddler-labs/fiddler-auditor) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (fiddler-labs/fiddler-auditor) · observed Mar 11, 2024
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: fiddler-auditor 193 · LlamaFactory 73k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between fiddler-auditor and LlamaFactory?
- fiddler-auditor: Fiddler Auditor is a tool to evaluate language models.. LlamaFactory: Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose fiddler-auditor over LlamaFactory?
- Choose fiddler-auditor over LlamaFactory when License: fiddler-auditor is Other, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to fiddler-auditor: llms, evaluation, nlp, python; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When should I choose LlamaFactory over fiddler-auditor?
- Choose LlamaFactory over fiddler-auditor when License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, fiddler-auditor is Other; Tags unique to LlamaFactory: gemma, fine-tuning, deepseek, ai; When you need to fine-tune over 100 different LLMs or VLMs with efficient methods like LoRA or QLoRA.
- When should I avoid fiddler-auditor?
- Last GitHub push was 853 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 11, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on fiddler-auditor. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid LlamaFactory?
- When you are looking to fine-tune less popular or niche models that are not supported within the 100+ models covered by LlamaFactory. If your project specifically requires custom fine-tuning methods not available in this repository, such as certain versions of PEFT (Parameter Efficient Fine-Tuning) techniques excluding LoRA and QLoa
- Is fiddler-auditor or LlamaFactory more popular on GitHub?
- LlamaFactory has more GitHub stars (73,157 vs 193). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are fiddler-auditor and LlamaFactory open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (fiddler-auditor: Other, LlamaFactory: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to fiddler-auditor or LlamaFactory?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at fiddler-auditor alternatives and LlamaFactory alternatives (fiddler-auditor markdown twin, LlamaFactory 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, fiddler-auditor or LlamaFactory?
- fiddler-auditor: Dormant. LlamaFactory: 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 fiddler-auditor and LlamaFactory?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: fiddler-auditor trust report; LlamaFactory trust report.