Comparison
LlamaFactory vs rellm
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 rellm if rellm is a Python tool that guarantees structured outputs from language model completions by leveraging the Hugging Face Transformers library.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LlamaFactory | rellm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1065d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- LlamaFactory
- Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs
- rellm
- Exact structure out of any language model completion
Stars
- LlamaFactory
- 73k
- rellm
- 513
Forks
- LlamaFactory
- 8.9k
- rellm
- 23
Open issues
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- rellm
- 5
Language
- LlamaFactory
- Python
- rellm
- Python
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.
- rellm
- rellm is a Python tool that guarantees structured outputs from language model completions by leveraging the Hugging Face Transformers library.
Persona
- LlamaFactory
- -
- rellm
- -
Runtime
- LlamaFactory
- -
- rellm
- -
License
- LlamaFactory
- Apache-2.0
- rellm
- MIT
Last pushed
- LlamaFactory
- Jul 10, 2026
- rellm
- Aug 10, 2023
Categories
- LlamaFactory
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- rellm
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LlamaFactory
- Very active (96%)
- rellm
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- LlamaFactory
- 0d
- rellm
- 1065d
Open issues (now)
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- rellm
- 5
Full report
- LlamaFactory
- Trust report
- rellm
- Trust report
Choose LlamaFactory if…
- License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, rellm is MIT.
- Tags unique to LlamaFactory: agent, ai, deepseek, fine-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 rellm if…
- License: rellm is MIT, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to rellm: huggingface-transformers, llm, transformers.
- - When you require precise and exact structure in output data generated from any language model, utilizing rellm can ensure consistency.
When NOT to use rellm
- - Avoid using rellm if you are not working with the Hugging Face Transformers library or do not need structured output formats.
- - If your project can tolerate some level of unstructured or less rigidly formatted outputs from language models, other solutions might be more appropriate.
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 (r2d4/rellm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (r2d4/rellm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (r2d4/rellm) · observed Aug 10, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LlamaFactory 73k · rellm 513 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LlamaFactory and rellm?
- LlamaFactory: Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs. rellm: Exact structure out of any language model completion. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LlamaFactory over rellm?
- Choose LlamaFactory over rellm when License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, rellm is MIT; Tags unique to LlamaFactory: agent, ai, deepseek, fine-tuning; When you need to fine-tune over 100 different LLMs or VLMs with efficient methods like LoRA or QLoRA.
- When should I choose rellm over LlamaFactory?
- Choose rellm over LlamaFactory when License: rellm is MIT, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to rellm: huggingface-transformers, llm, transformers; - When you require precise and exact structure in output data generated from any language model, utilizing rellm can ensure consistency.
- 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 rellm?
- - Avoid using rellm if you are not working with the Hugging Face Transformers library or do not need structured output formats. - If your project can tolerate some level of unstructured or less rigidly formatted outputs from language models, other solutions might be more appropriate.
- Is LlamaFactory or rellm more popular on GitHub?
- LlamaFactory has more GitHub stars (73,157 vs 513). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LlamaFactory and rellm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LlamaFactory: Apache-2.0, rellm: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to LlamaFactory or rellm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LlamaFactory alternatives and rellm alternatives (LlamaFactory markdown twin, rellm 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 rellm?
- LlamaFactory: Very active. rellm: 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 rellm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LlamaFactory trust report; rellm trust report.