Comparison
LlamaFactory vs aideml
Verdict
Pick LlamaFactory when license: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, aideml is MIT; pick aideml when license: aideml is MIT, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LlamaFactory | aideml |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (70d 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 | 1 low (1 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- LlamaFactory
- Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs
- aideml
- AIDE: AI-Driven Exploration in the Space of Code. The machine Learning engineering agent that automates AI R&D.
Stars
- LlamaFactory
- 73k
- aideml
- 1.3k
Forks
- LlamaFactory
- 8.9k
- aideml
- 197
Open issues
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- aideml
- 0
Language
- LlamaFactory
- Python
- aideml
- 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.
- aideml
- -
Persona
- LlamaFactory
- -
- aideml
- -
Runtime
- LlamaFactory
- -
- aideml
- -
License
- LlamaFactory
- Apache-2.0
- aideml
- MIT
Last pushed
- LlamaFactory
- Jul 10, 2026
- aideml
- May 2, 2026
Categories
- LlamaFactory
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- aideml
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LlamaFactory
- Very active (96%)
- aideml
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- LlamaFactory
- 0d
- aideml
- 70d
Open issues (now)
- LlamaFactory
- 1.1k
- aideml
- 0
Owner type
- LlamaFactory
- User
- aideml
- Organization
Security scan
- LlamaFactory
- No lockfile
- aideml
- 1 low (1 low)
Full report
- LlamaFactory
- Trust report
- aideml
- Trust report
Choose LlamaFactory if…
- License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, aideml is MIT.
- Tags unique to LlamaFactory: gemma, fine-tuning, deepseek, 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 aideml if…
- License: aideml is MIT, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to aideml: data-science, llm, autoresearch, autonomous-agents.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- aideml ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use aideml
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- 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.
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 (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (WecoAI/aideml) · observed May 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LlamaFactory 73k · aideml 1.3k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LlamaFactory and aideml?
- LlamaFactory: Unified Efficient Fine-Tuning of 100+ LLMs & VLMs. aideml: AIDE: AI-Driven Exploration in the Space of Code. The machine Learning engineering agent that automates AI R&D.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LlamaFactory over aideml?
- Choose LlamaFactory over aideml when License: LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0, aideml is MIT; Tags unique to LlamaFactory: gemma, fine-tuning, deepseek, 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 aideml over LlamaFactory?
- Choose aideml over LlamaFactory when License: aideml is MIT, LlamaFactory is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to aideml: data-science, llm, autoresearch, autonomous-agents; Also covers AI Agents; aideml ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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 aideml?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. 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.
- Is LlamaFactory or aideml more popular on GitHub?
- LlamaFactory has more GitHub stars (73,157 vs 1,347). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LlamaFactory and aideml open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LlamaFactory: Apache-2.0, aideml: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to LlamaFactory or aideml?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LlamaFactory alternatives and aideml alternatives (LlamaFactory markdown twin, aideml 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 aideml?
- LlamaFactory: Very active. aideml: 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 LlamaFactory and aideml?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LlamaFactory trust report; aideml trust report.