Comparison
lmnr vs openlit
Verdict
Laminar and OpenLIT offer different perspectives on observability and monitoring in AI development environments.
Markdown twin · lmnr alternatives · openlit alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | lmnr | openlit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · 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
- lmnr
- Open-source observability platform for AI agents.
- openlit
- A comprehensive open-source platform for AI Engineering with LLM Observability, Monitoring, and Management
Stars
- lmnr
- 3.2k
- openlit
- 2.7k
Forks
- lmnr
- 223
- openlit
- 342
Open issues
- lmnr
- 111
- openlit
- 48
Language
- lmnr
- TypeScript
- openlit
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- lmnr
- lmnr is an open-source observability platform specifically aimed at monitoring AI agents, offering both self-hosting and managed platform options.
- openlit
- Decision-critical facts for OpenLIT are centered around its unique features in LLM observability, GPU monitoring, and extensive integration capabilities.
Persona
- lmnr
- -
- openlit
- -
Runtime
- lmnr
- -
- openlit
- -
License
- lmnr
- Apache-2.0
- openlit
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- lmnr
- Aug 20, 2026
- openlit
- Jul 31, 2026
Categories
- lmnr
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
- openlit
- Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- lmnr
- 111
- openlit
- 48
Stars delta
- lmnr
- +80 (30d)
- openlit
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- lmnr
- +14 (30d)
- openlit
- Unknown
Full report
- lmnr
- Trust report
- openlit
- Trust report
Choose lmnr if…
- Supports self-hosting through Docker Compose, making it accessible to local environments or lightweight usage; however, recommends a managed platform option for production environments.
- Requirements: Proper SDK configuration is critical when self-hosting.; Managed platform may be more suitable if setting up in a production environment..
- Tags unique to lmnr: agent-observability, evaluation, llm-evaluation, self-hosted.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need a dedicated solution for evaluating the performance and behavior of AI agents.
When NOT to use lmnr
- When your primary observability needs are not specific to AI agents but cover a broader range of application monitoring services.
- For those preferring platforms with wider language support beyond TypeScript and Rust (the major languages highlighted for this tool).
Choose openlit if…
- Tags unique to openlit: gpu-monitoring, langchain, llmops, monitoring-tool.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you need comprehensive observability features native to OpenTelemetry, allowing seamless trace and metric management with an out-of-the-box solution.
When NOT to use openlit
- If your project strictly requires a proprietary tool or if you have specific requirements that are not covered by OpenLIT's integrations, such as unique vector databases not yet supported.
- When the team lacks the expertise in TypeScript or Python SDK to efficiently manage and implement observability into their current workflows with OpenLIT.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (lmnr-ai/lmnr) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (lmnr-ai/lmnr) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Last push (lmnr-ai/lmnr) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (openlit/openlit) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (openlit/openlit) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (openlit/openlit) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: lmnr 3.2k · openlit 2.7k (synced Aug 20, 2026).
Common questions
- Which tool should be used when specific AI observability is required?
- lmnr, due to its focused approach on monitoring and evaluating AI agents performance, stands out as the choice for specialized AI observability needs.
- Does OpenLIT provide broader integration support compared to lmnr?
- Yes, OpenLIT offers extended integrations that cater to a wider range of technologies including multiple GPU models and vector databases making it more versatile in diversified environments.
- What is the difference between lmnr and openlit?
- lmnr: Open-source observability platform for AI agents.. openlit: A comprehensive open-source platform for AI Engineering with LLM Observability, Monitoring, and Management. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose lmnr over openlit?
- Choose lmnr over openlit when Supports self-hosting through Docker Compose, making it accessible to local environments or lightweight usage; however, recommends a managed platform option for production environments; Requirements: Proper SDK configuration is critical when self-hosting.; Managed platform may be more suitable if setting up in a production environment.; Tags unique to lmnr: agent-observability, evaluation, llm-evaluation, self-hosted; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need a dedicated solution for evaluating the performance and behavior of AI agents.
- When should I choose openlit over lmnr?
- Choose openlit over lmnr when Tags unique to openlit: gpu-monitoring, langchain, llmops, monitoring-tool; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need comprehensive observability features native to OpenTelemetry, allowing seamless trace and metric management with an out-of-the-box solution.
- When should I avoid lmnr?
- When your primary observability needs are not specific to AI agents but cover a broader range of application monitoring services. For those preferring platforms with wider language support beyond TypeScript and Rust (the major languages highlighted for this tool).
- When should I avoid openlit?
- If your project strictly requires a proprietary tool or if you have specific requirements that are not covered by OpenLIT's integrations, such as unique vector databases not yet supported. When the team lacks the expertise in TypeScript or Python SDK to efficiently manage and implement observability into their current workflows with OpenLIT.
- Is lmnr or openlit more popular on GitHub?
- lmnr has more GitHub stars (3,183 vs 2,664). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are lmnr and openlit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (lmnr: Apache-2.0, openlit: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to lmnr or openlit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at lmnr alternatives and openlit alternatives (lmnr markdown twin, openlit 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, lmnr or openlit?
- lmnr: Very active. openlit: 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 lmnr and openlit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: lmnr trust report; openlit trust report.