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title: "agent-learning-kit vs leva"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/future-agi-agent-learning-kit-vs-kieranklaassen-leva"
tools: ["future-agi-agent-learning-kit", "kieranklaassen-leva"]
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# agent-learning-kit vs leva

*GraphCanon updated Aug 1, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agent-learning-kit if agent-learning-kit is a Python framework for evaluating AI-related workflows with modules for faithfulness assessment, embedding similarity analysis, and feedback loop integration via ChromaDB; pick leva if leva is an LLM evaluation framework for Ruby on Rails apps, aiming to use production data directly in the evaluation process.

[agent-learning-kit](https://futureagi.com) reports 118 GitHub stars, 43 forks, and 6 open issues, last pushed Aug 1, 2026. [leva](https://github.com/kieranklaassen/leva) has 142 stars, 7 forks, and 4 open issues, last pushed Jun 3, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agent-learning-kit's repository](https://github.com/future-agi/agent-learning-kit) and [leva's repository](https://github.com/kieranklaassen/leva).

| | [agent-learning-kit](/tools/future-agi-agent-learning-kit.md) | [leva](/tools/kieranklaassen-leva.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Evaluation Framework for all your AI related Workflows | LLM Evaluation Framework for Rails apps |
| Stars | 118 | 142 |
| Forks | 43 | 7 |
| Open issues | 6 | 4 |
| Language | Python | Ruby |
| Adopt for | Agent-learning-kit is a Python framework for evaluating AI-related workflows with modules for faithfulness assessment, embedding similarity analysis, and feedback loop integration via ChromaDB. | Leva is an LLM evaluation framework for Ruby on Rails apps, aiming to use production data directly in the evaluation process. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Categories | Evaluation & Observability | Evaluation & Observability |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [agent-learning-kit](/tools/future-agi-agent-learning-kit.md) | [leva](/tools/kieranklaassen-leva.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Steady (60%) |
| Days since push | 0d | 55d |
| Open issues (now) | 6 | 4 |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/future-agi-agent-learning-kit/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/kieranklaassen-leva/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: agent-learning-kit

- **Adopt for:** Agent-learning-kit is a Python framework for evaluating AI-related workflows with modules for faithfulness assessment, embedding similarity analysis, and feedback loop integration via ChromaDB.

## Decision facts: leva

- **Adopt for:** Leva is an LLM evaluation framework for Ruby on Rails apps, aiming to use production data directly in the evaluation process.

## Choose when

### Choose agent-learning-kit if…

- agent-learning-kit is primarily Python; leva is Ruby.
- License: agent-learning-kit is Apache-2.0, leva is MIT.
- Tags unique to agent-learning-kit: ai-agents, ci-cd, evaluation, ml.
- When you need comprehensive evaluation of your AI models including faithfulness checks using DeBERTa NLI model installed.

### Choose leva if…

- leva is primarily Ruby; agent-learning-kit is Python.
- License: leva is MIT, agent-learning-kit is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to leva: llm, llm-evaluation, rails-apps, ruby-on-rails.
- You are working with Ruby on Rails applications and need a tool specific to this environment

## When NOT to use agent-learning-kit

- If your workflow does not align with the specific evaluation criteria and methods supported by agent-learning-kit.
- When you seek a framework that integrates with backend systems other than those provided as optional extras, such as MongoDB or DynamoDB instead of ChromaDB.

## When NOT to use leva

- If your application is not built using Ruby on Rails, Leva may not be the best fit
- For scenarios requiring broader cross-platform support or with non-Rails production data integration needs, consider other tools

## Common questions

### What is the difference between agent-learning-kit and leva?

agent-learning-kit: Evaluation Framework for all your AI related Workflows. leva: LLM Evaluation Framework for Rails apps. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agent-learning-kit over leva?

Choose agent-learning-kit over leva when agent-learning-kit is primarily Python; leva is Ruby; License: agent-learning-kit is Apache-2.0, leva is MIT; Tags unique to agent-learning-kit: ai-agents, ci-cd, evaluation, ml; When you need comprehensive evaluation of your AI models including faithfulness checks using DeBERTa NLI model installed.

### When should I choose leva over agent-learning-kit?

Choose leva over agent-learning-kit when leva is primarily Ruby; agent-learning-kit is Python; License: leva is MIT, agent-learning-kit is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to leva: llm, llm-evaluation, rails-apps, ruby-on-rails; You are working with Ruby on Rails applications and need a tool specific to this environment.

### When should I avoid agent-learning-kit?

If your workflow does not align with the specific evaluation criteria and methods supported by agent-learning-kit. When you seek a framework that integrates with backend systems other than those provided as optional extras, such as MongoDB or DynamoDB instead of ChromaDB.

### When should I avoid leva?

If your application is not built using Ruby on Rails, Leva may not be the best fit For scenarios requiring broader cross-platform support or with non-Rails production data integration needs, consider other tools

### Is agent-learning-kit or leva more popular on GitHub?

leva has more GitHub stars (142 vs 118). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agent-learning-kit and leva open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-learning-kit: Apache-2.0, leva: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to agent-learning-kit or leva?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agent-learning-kit alternatives](/tools/future-agi-agent-learning-kit/alternatives) and [leva alternatives](/tools/kieranklaassen-leva/alternatives) ([agent-learning-kit markdown twin](/tools/future-agi-agent-learning-kit/alternatives.md), [leva markdown twin](/tools/kieranklaassen-leva/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/future-agi-agent-learning-kit-vs-kieranklaassen-leva.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, agent-learning-kit or leva?

agent-learning-kit: Very active. leva: Steady. 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 agent-learning-kit and leva?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agent-learning-kit trust report](/tools/future-agi-agent-learning-kit/trust); [leva trust report](/tools/kieranklaassen-leva/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=future-agi-agent-learning-kit`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=future-agi-agent-learning-kit)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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