Comparison
LlamaFactory vs Magick
Verdict
Pick LlamaFactory if 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; pick Magick if magick is a TypeScript-based toolkit focused on the development and fine-tuning of AI agents with integrations for large language models and support for no-code visual scripting.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LlamaFactory | Magick |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (423d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- LlamaFactory
- Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs
- Magick
- Cutting-edge toolkit for AI builders
Stars
- LlamaFactory
- 74k
- Magick
- 847
Forks
- LlamaFactory
- 9.1k
- Magick
- 140
Open issues
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- Magick
- 32
Language
- LlamaFactory
- Python
- Magick
- TypeScript
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.
- Magick
- Magick is a TypeScript-based toolkit focused on the development and fine-tuning of AI agents with integrations for large language models and support for no-code visual scripting.
Persona
- LlamaFactory
- -
- Magick
- -
Runtime
- LlamaFactory
- -
- Magick
- -
License
- LlamaFactory
- Apache-2.0
- Magick
- Magick operates under a license that differs from typical open-source licenses. Users need to verify compatibility with their projects' licensing needs.
Last pushed
- LlamaFactory
- Aug 13, 2026
- Magick
- Jun 24, 2025
Categories
- LlamaFactory
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- Magick
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LlamaFactory
- Very active (96%)
- Magick
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- LlamaFactory
- 2d
- Magick
- 423d
Open issues (now)
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- Magick
- 32
Stars delta
- LlamaFactory
- +803 (30d)
- Magick
- +5 (30d)
Open issues delta
- LlamaFactory
- +39 (30d)
- Magick
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- LlamaFactory
- User
- Magick
- Organization
Full report
- LlamaFactory
- Trust report
- Magick
- Trust report
Choose LlamaFactory if…
- LlamaFactory is primarily Python; Magick is TypeScript.
- License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, Magick is Other.
- Tags unique to LlamaFactory: deepseek, gemma, gpt, instruction-tuning.
- 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 Magick if…
- Magick is primarily TypeScript; LlamaFactory is Python.
- License: Magick is Other, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: No explicit pricing details provided in the repository data, indicating a trial or enterprise model potentially requiring direct inquiries for specific terms..
- Tags unique to Magick: agi, blueprints-visual-scripting, embeddings, gemini.
- Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability.
- - You are building AI agents or virtual assistants using large language models like Gemini, GPT-3, or GPT-4 that require visual scripting capabilities.
When NOT to use Magick
- - You are working on projects in a language other than TypeScript or prefer languages known for rapid prototyping without type safety.
- - Your team strictly adheres to code-only workflows without interest in visual scripting capabilities provided by tools like node editors and blueprint systems.
- - The project requires strict adherence to an open-source license; Magick's licensing is not standard OSS, which can affect integration requirements.
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 Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (hiyouga/LlamaFactory) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Jun 24, 2025
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LlamaFactory 74k · Magick 847 (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LlamaFactory and Magick?
- LlamaFactory: Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs. Magick: Cutting-edge toolkit for AI builders. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LlamaFactory over Magick?
- Choose LlamaFactory over Magick when LlamaFactory is primarily Python; Magick is TypeScript; License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, Magick is Other; Tags unique to LlamaFactory: deepseek, gemma, gpt, instruction-tuning; When you need to fine-tune over 100 different LLMs or VLMs with efficient methods like LoRA or QLoRA.
- When should I choose Magick over LlamaFactory?
- Choose Magick over LlamaFactory when Magick is primarily TypeScript; LlamaFactory is Python; License: Magick is Other, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0; Pricing: No explicit pricing details provided in the repository data, indicating a trial or enterprise model potentially requiring direct inquiries for specific terms.; Tags unique to Magick: agi, blueprints-visual-scripting, embeddings, gemini; Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability; - You are building AI agents or virtual assistants using large language models like Gemini, GPT-3, or GPT-4 that require visual scripting capabilities.
- 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 Magick?
- - You are working on projects in a language other than TypeScript or prefer languages known for rapid prototyping without type safety. - Your team strictly adheres to code-only workflows without interest in visual scripting capabilities provided by tools like node editors and blueprint systems. - The project requires strict adherence to an open-source license; Magick's licensing is not standard OSS, which can affect integration requirements.
- Is LlamaFactory or Magick more popular on GitHub?
- LlamaFactory has more GitHub stars (74,132 vs 847). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LlamaFactory and Magick open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LlamaFactory: Apache-2.0, Magick: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to LlamaFactory or Magick?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LlamaFactory alternatives and Magick alternatives (LlamaFactory markdown twin, Magick 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 Magick?
- LlamaFactory: Very active. Magick: 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 Magick?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LlamaFactory trust report; Magick trust report.