Comparison
LlamaFactory vs BELLE
Verdict
Pick LlamaFactory when llamaFactory is primarily Python; BELLE is HTML; pick BELLE when bELLE is primarily HTML; LlamaFactory is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LlamaFactory | BELLE |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (633d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- LlamaFactory
- Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs
- BELLE
- BELLE: Be Everyone's Large Language model Engine（开源中文对话大模型）
Stars
- LlamaFactory
- 73k
- BELLE
- 8.3k
Forks
- LlamaFactory
- 8.9k
- BELLE
- 760
Open issues
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- BELLE
- 106
Language
- LlamaFactory
- Python
- BELLE
- HTML
Adopt for
- 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.
- BELLE
- -
Persona
- LlamaFactory
- -
- BELLE
- -
Runtime
- LlamaFactory
- -
- BELLE
- -
License
- LlamaFactory
- Apache-2.0
- BELLE
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- LlamaFactory
- Jul 10, 2026
- BELLE
- Oct 16, 2024
Categories
- LlamaFactory
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- BELLE
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training, AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LlamaFactory
- Very active (96%)
- BELLE
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- LlamaFactory
- 0d
- BELLE
- 633d
Open issues (now)
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- BELLE
- 106
Owner type
- LlamaFactory
- User
- BELLE
- Organization
Security scan
- LlamaFactory
- No lockfile
- BELLE
- No criticals
Full report
- LlamaFactory
- Trust report
- BELLE
- Trust report
Choose LlamaFactory if…
- LlamaFactory is primarily Python; BELLE is HTML.
- 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
Choose BELLE if…
- BELLE is primarily HTML; LlamaFactory is Python.
- Tags unique to BELLE: llama, instruct-finetune, gpt-q, instruct-gpt.
- Also covers AI Agents.
When NOT to use BELLE
- Last GitHub push was 633 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 16, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on BELLE.
- 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.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (LianjiaTech/BELLE) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (LianjiaTech/BELLE) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (LianjiaTech/BELLE) · observed Oct 16, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LlamaFactory 73k · BELLE 8.3k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LlamaFactory and BELLE?
- LlamaFactory: Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs. BELLE: BELLE: Be Everyone's Large Language model Engine（开源中文对话大模型）. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LlamaFactory over BELLE?
- Choose LlamaFactory over BELLE when LlamaFactory is primarily Python; BELLE is HTML; 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 choose BELLE over LlamaFactory?
- Choose BELLE over LlamaFactory when BELLE is primarily HTML; LlamaFactory is Python; Tags unique to BELLE: llama, instruct-finetune, gpt-q, instruct-gpt; Also covers AI Agents.
- 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
- When should I avoid BELLE?
- Last GitHub push was 633 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 16, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on BELLE. 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. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Is LlamaFactory or BELLE more popular on GitHub?
- LlamaFactory has more GitHub stars (73,157 vs 8,274). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LlamaFactory and BELLE open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LlamaFactory: Apache-2.0, BELLE: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to LlamaFactory or BELLE?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LlamaFactory alternatives and BELLE alternatives (LlamaFactory markdown twin, BELLE 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, LlamaFactory or BELLE?
- LlamaFactory: Very active. BELLE: 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 LlamaFactory and BELLE?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LlamaFactory trust report; BELLE trust report.