Comparison
lightly-train vs pytorch-lightning
Verdict
Pick lightly-train when license: lightly-train is AGPL-3.0, pytorch-lightning is Apache-2.0; pick pytorch-lightning when license: pytorch-lightning is Apache-2.0, lightly-train is AGPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | lightly-train | pytorch-lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- lightly-train
- All-in-one training for vision models: pretraining, fine-tuning, distillation.
- pytorch-lightning
- Pretrain, finetune ANY AI model of ANY size on 1 or 10,000+ GPUs with zero code changes.
Stars
- lightly-train
- 1.6k
- pytorch-lightning
- 31k
Forks
- lightly-train
- 89
- pytorch-lightning
- 3.8k
Open issues
- lightly-train
- 64
- pytorch-lightning
- 1.0k
Language
- lightly-train
- Python
- pytorch-lightning
- Python
Adopt for
- lightly-train
- Lightly-train is a Python-based framework focused on training vision models including YOLO, ViTs, RT-DETR, and DINOv3, offering comprehensive features like pretraining, fine-tuning, and distillation.
- pytorch-lightning
- -
Persona
- lightly-train
- -
- pytorch-lightning
- -
Runtime
- lightly-train
- -
- pytorch-lightning
- -
License
- lightly-train
- AGPL-3.0
- pytorch-lightning
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- lightly-train
- Jul 10, 2026
- pytorch-lightning
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- lightly-train
- Computer Vision, Model Training
- pytorch-lightning
- Computer Vision, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- lightly-train
- 0d
- pytorch-lightning
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- lightly-train
- 64
- pytorch-lightning
- 1.0k
Security scan
- lightly-train
- No lockfile
- pytorch-lightning
- No criticals
Full report
- lightly-train
- Trust report
- pytorch-lightning
- Trust report
Choose lightly-train if…
- License: lightly-train is AGPL-3.0, pytorch-lightning is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to lightly-train: computer-vision, contrastive-learning, depth-estimation, dinov2.
- Lightly-train is a Python-based framework focused on training vision models including YOLO, ViTs, RT-DETR, and DINOv3, offering comprehensive features like pretraining, fine-tuning, and distillation.
When NOT to use lightly-train
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Choose pytorch-lightning if…
- License: pytorch-lightning is Apache-2.0, lightly-train is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to pytorch-lightning: ai, artificial-intelligence, data-science, machine-learning.
- More GitHub stars (31k vs 1.6k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use pytorch-lightning
- 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 (lightly-ai/lightly-train) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (lightly-ai/lightly-train) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (lightly-ai/lightly-train) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Lightning-AI/pytorch-lightning) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Lightning-AI/pytorch-lightning) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Lightning-AI/pytorch-lightning) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: lightly-train 1.6k · pytorch-lightning 31k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between lightly-train and pytorch-lightning?
- lightly-train: All-in-one training for vision models: pretraining, fine-tuning, distillation.. pytorch-lightning: Pretrain, finetune ANY AI model of ANY size on 1 or 10,000+ GPUs with zero code changes.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose lightly-train over pytorch-lightning?
- Choose lightly-train over pytorch-lightning when License: lightly-train is AGPL-3.0, pytorch-lightning is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Tags unique to lightly-train: computer-vision, contrastive-learning, depth-estimation, dinov2; Lightly-train is a Python-based framework focused on training vision models including YOLO, ViTs, RT-DETR, and DINOv3, offering comprehensive features like pretraining, fine-tuning, and distillation.
- When should I choose pytorch-lightning over lightly-train?
- Choose pytorch-lightning over lightly-train when License: pytorch-lightning is Apache-2.0, lightly-train is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to pytorch-lightning: ai, artificial-intelligence, data-science, machine-learning; More GitHub stars (31k vs 1.6k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid lightly-train?
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- When should I avoid pytorch-lightning?
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Is lightly-train or pytorch-lightning more popular on GitHub?
- pytorch-lightning has more GitHub stars (31,233 vs 1,610). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are lightly-train and pytorch-lightning open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (lightly-train: AGPL-3.0, pytorch-lightning: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to lightly-train or pytorch-lightning?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at lightly-train alternatives and pytorch-lightning alternatives (lightly-train markdown twin, pytorch-lightning 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, lightly-train or pytorch-lightning?
- lightly-train: Very active. pytorch-lightning: Very active. 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 lightly-train and pytorch-lightning?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: lightly-train trust report; pytorch-lightning trust report.