Comparison
airllm vs LLMmap
Verdict
Pick airllm if airLLM is a notable framework designed specifically for running large language models on low-resource hardware, such as a single 4GB GPU; pick LLMmap if lLMmap is a Python-based tool for quick inference using pretrained models without needing additional training. It includes PyTorch weights, configuration files, and behavioral templates tailored to 52 different LLMs.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | airllm | LLMmap |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (352d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 4 low (4 low) As of 2d · osv@v1 | 32 low (32 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- airllm
- AirLLM 70B inference with single 4GB GPU
- LLMmap
- Provides a ready-to-use pretrained model for open-set inference with PyTorch weights, configuration file, and behavioral templates.
Stars
- airllm
- 22k
- LLMmap
- 371
Forks
- airllm
- 2.6k
- LLMmap
- 42
Open issues
- airllm
- 106
- LLMmap
- 6
Language
- airllm
- Jupyter Notebook
- LLMmap
- Python
Adopt for
- airllm
- AirLLM is a notable framework designed specifically for running large language models on low-resource hardware, such as a single 4GB GPU.
- LLMmap
- LLMmap is a Python-based tool for quick inference using pretrained models without needing additional training. It includes PyTorch weights, configuration files, and behavioral templates tailored to 52 different LLMs.
Persona
- airllm
- -
- LLMmap
- -
Runtime
- airllm
- -
- LLMmap
- -
License
- airllm
- Apache-2.0
- LLMmap
- MIT
Last pushed
- airllm
- Jul 11, 2026
- LLMmap
- Jul 24, 2025
Categories
- airllm
- Inference & Serving
- LLMmap
- Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- airllm
- Very active (96%)
- LLMmap
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- airllm
- 0d
- LLMmap
- 352d
Open issues (now)
- airllm
- 106
- LLMmap
- 6
Security scan
- airllm
- 4 low (4 low)
- LLMmap
- 32 low (32 low)
Full report
- airllm
- Trust report
- LLMmap
- Trust report
Choose airllm if…
- airllm is primarily Jupyter Notebook; LLMmap is Python.
- License: airllm is Apache-2.0, LLMmap is MIT.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license; however, infrastructure costs apply..
- Requirements: Min 16 GB RAM; A single 4GB GPU is sufficient for using this framework to run large language model inferences..
- Tags unique to airllm: chinese llm, chinese-nlp, finetune, generative-ai.
- If you have limited hardware resources but need to perform inferences on large language models (like the 70B parameter model that AirLLM supports), use AirLLM.
When NOT to use airllm
- Avoid using AirLLM if you require models to run on higher-end GPUs or multiple GPU clusters, as its strength lies in low-resource efficiency.
- Do not use AirLLM if you are working primarily with non-Chinese language datasets and models, since support for other languages may be less optimized compared to competition.
Choose LLMmap if…
- LLMmap is primarily Python; airllm is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: LLMmap is MIT, airllm is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to LLMmap: llms, open-set inference, pretrained models, python.
- Also covers Model Training.
- When you need immediate model deployment and don't want or can’t afford the time to train a custom model.
When NOT to use LLMmap
- If your application requires fine-tuning on specific datasets as LLMmap offers only generic pretrained models without out-of-the-box support for further training.
- In scenarios needing advanced customization beyond the provided behavioral templates, since LLMmap’s framework might not accommodate extensive model modifications.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (lyogavin/airllm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (lyogavin/airllm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (lyogavin/airllm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (pasquini-dario/LLMmap) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (pasquini-dario/LLMmap) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (pasquini-dario/LLMmap) · observed Jul 24, 2025
- 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: airllm 22k · LLMmap 371 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between airllm and LLMmap?
- airllm: AirLLM 70B inference with single 4GB GPU. LLMmap: Provides a ready-to-use pretrained model for open-set inference with PyTorch weights, configuration file, and behavioral templates.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose airllm over LLMmap?
- Choose airllm over LLMmap when airllm is primarily Jupyter Notebook; LLMmap is Python; License: airllm is Apache-2.0, LLMmap is MIT; Pricing: Free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license; however, infrastructure costs apply.; Requirements: Min 16 GB RAM; A single 4GB GPU is sufficient for using this framework to run large language model inferences.; Tags unique to airllm: chinese llm, chinese-nlp, finetune, generative-ai; If you have limited hardware resources but need to perform inferences on large language models (like the 70B parameter model that AirLLM supports), use AirLLM.
- When should I choose LLMmap over airllm?
- Choose LLMmap over airllm when LLMmap is primarily Python; airllm is Jupyter Notebook; License: LLMmap is MIT, airllm is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to LLMmap: llms, open-set inference, pretrained models, python; Also covers Model Training; When you need immediate model deployment and don't want or can’t afford the time to train a custom model.
- When should I avoid airllm?
- Avoid using AirLLM if you require models to run on higher-end GPUs or multiple GPU clusters, as its strength lies in low-resource efficiency. Do not use AirLLM if you are working primarily with non-Chinese language datasets and models, since support for other languages may be less optimized compared to competition.
- When should I avoid LLMmap?
- If your application requires fine-tuning on specific datasets as LLMmap offers only generic pretrained models without out-of-the-box support for further training. In scenarios needing advanced customization beyond the provided behavioral templates, since LLMmap’s framework might not accommodate extensive model modifications.
- Is airllm or LLMmap more popular on GitHub?
- airllm has more GitHub stars (22,399 vs 371). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are airllm and LLMmap open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (airllm: Apache-2.0, LLMmap: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to airllm or LLMmap?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at airllm alternatives and LLMmap alternatives (airllm markdown twin, LLMmap 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, airllm or LLMmap?
- airllm: Very active. LLMmap: Slowing. 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 airllm and LLMmap?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: airllm trust report; LLMmap trust report.