Comparison
prompttools vs promptmage
Verdict
Pick prompttools if prompttools is an open-source suite for prompt testing and experimentation, supporting both LLMs and vector databases, making it a versatile choice for developers and researchers working with AI models and data retrieval; pick promptmage if promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | prompttools | promptmage |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (219d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (696d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- prompttools
- Open-source tools for prompt testing and experimentation
- promptmage
- simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows
Stars
- prompttools
- 3.1k
- promptmage
- 116
Forks
- prompttools
- 256
- promptmage
- 9
Open issues
- prompttools
- 43
- promptmage
- 8
Language
- prompttools
- Python
- promptmage
- Python
Adopt for
- prompttools
- Prompttools is an open-source suite for prompt testing and experimentation, supporting both LLMs and vector databases, making it a versatile choice for developers and researchers working with AI models and data retrieval
- promptmage
- Promptmage is a Python library designed to simplify the creation and management of LLM workflows, providing tools for prompt engineering and workflow management.
Persona
- prompttools
- -
- promptmage
- -
Runtime
- prompttools
- -
- promptmage
- -
License
- prompttools
- Prompttools is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad use in both commercial and open-source projects
- promptmage
- MIT
Last pushed
- prompttools
- Feb 11, 2026
- promptmage
- Oct 21, 2024
Categories
- prompttools
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases
- promptmage
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- prompttools
- Slowing (36%)
- promptmage
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- prompttools
- 219d
- promptmage
- 696d
Open issues (now)
- prompttools
- 43
- promptmage
- 8
Stars delta
- prompttools
- +9 (30d)
- promptmage
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- prompttools
- +2 (30d)
- promptmage
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- prompttools
- Organization
- promptmage
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- prompttools
- Published findings
- promptmage
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- prompttools
- Trust report
- promptmage
- Trust report
Choose prompttools if…
- License: prompttools is Apache-2.0, promptmage is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python environment is required for using Prompttools.
- Tags unique to prompttools: deep-learning, embeddings, large-language-models, llms.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- When you need to test and experiment with prompts for LLMs such as OpenAI and LLaMA, and vector databases like Chroma, Weaviate, and LanceDB
When NOT to use prompttools
- If your project is strictly focused on a single AI framework that does not require prompt testing or experimentation with vector databases
- When you are working in an environment where the Apache-2.0 license is not compatible with your project's licensing requirements
Choose promptmage if…
- License: promptmage is MIT, prompttools is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to promptmage: ai, llm, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning.
- When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
When NOT to use promptmage
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python.
- When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering.
- If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (hegelai/prompttools) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (hegelai/prompttools) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (hegelai/prompttools) · observed Feb 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Oct 21, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: prompttools 3.1k · promptmage 116 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between prompttools and promptmage?
- prompttools: Open-source tools for prompt testing and experimentation. promptmage: simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose prompttools over promptmage?
- Choose prompttools over promptmage when License: prompttools is Apache-2.0, promptmage is MIT; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python environment is required for using Prompttools; Tags unique to prompttools: deep-learning, embeddings, large-language-models, llms; Also covers Vector Databases; When you need to test and experiment with prompts for LLMs such as OpenAI and LLaMA, and vector databases like Chroma, Weaviate, and LanceDB.
- When should I choose promptmage over prompttools?
- Choose promptmage over prompttools when License: promptmage is MIT, prompttools is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to promptmage: ai, llm, nlp-library, nlp-machine-learning; When you need a Python-based solution for managing LLM workflows and require tools for prompt engineering.
- When should I avoid prompttools?
- If your project is strictly focused on a single AI framework that does not require prompt testing or experimentation with vector databases When you are working in an environment where the Apache-2.0 license is not compatible with your project's licensing requirements
- When should I avoid promptmage?
- If your project requires a non-Python environment, as Promptmage is specifically designed for Python. When you need a tool that offers extensive support for non-LLM-related tasks, as Promptmage focuses primarily on LLM workflows and prompt engineering. If you are looking for a tool that provides a graphical user interface for workflow management, as Promptmage is a library-based solution.
- Is prompttools or promptmage more popular on GitHub?
- prompttools has more GitHub stars (3,055 vs 116). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are prompttools and promptmage open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (prompttools: Apache-2.0, promptmage: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to prompttools or promptmage?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at prompttools alternatives and promptmage alternatives (prompttools markdown twin, promptmage 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, prompttools or promptmage?
- prompttools: Slowing. promptmage: 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 prompttools and promptmage?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: prompttools trust report; promptmage trust report.