Comparison
codellama vs llamafile
Verdict
Pick codellama if codellama offers an open-source inference framework for CodeLlama models using Python; pick llamafile if leverage llamafile for simplified deployment of language models across different platforms with its single file executable approach.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | codellama | llamafile |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (785d since push) As of Oct 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Oct 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- codellama
- Inference code for CodeLlama models
- llamafile
- Distribute and run LLMs with a single file.
Stars
- codellama
- 16k
- llamafile
- 26k
Forks
- codellama
- 1.9k
- llamafile
- 1.6k
Open issues
- codellama
- 116
- llamafile
- 211
Language
- codellama
- Python
- llamafile
- C++
Adopt for
- codellama
- codellama offers an open-source inference framework for CodeLlama models using Python.
- llamafile
- Leverage llamafile for simplified deployment of language models across different platforms with its single file executable approach.
Persona
- codellama
- -
- llamafile
- -
Runtime
- codellama
- -
- llamafile
- -
License
- codellama
- Other
- llamafile
- Other
Last pushed
- codellama
- Aug 12, 2024
- llamafile
- Sep 16, 2026
Categories
- codellama
- Inference & Serving
- llamafile
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- codellama
- Archived (8%)
- llamafile
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- codellama
- 785d
- llamafile
- 3d
Archived on GitHub
- codellama
- Yes
- llamafile
- No
Open issues (now)
- codellama
- 116
- llamafile
- 211
Stars delta
- codellama
- -31 (30d)
- llamafile
- +529 (30d)
Open issues delta
- codellama
- 0 (30d)
- llamafile
- -1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- codellama
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- llamafile
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- codellama
- Trust report
- llamafile
- Trust report
Choose codellama if…
- codellama is primarily Python; llamafile is C++.
- Pricing: codellama operates on an open-source model with freedoms for both researchers and commercial entities. Costs will arise from hosting and running environments where required..
- Requirements: Users should familiarize themselves with the acceptable use policy to align their projects accordingly.; Dependencies include Python, which must be installed for using codellama..
- Tags unique to codellama: codellama, inference, python.
- If you need to work with the CodeLlama models specifically and benefit from their specialized capabilities in coding tasks, codellama provides tailored support that may outperform generic solutions.
When NOT to use codellama
- If you are working on projects that do not align with CodeLlama's acceptable use policy or require compliance with specific industry standards beyond what codellama offers.
- For tasks that demand a different primary programming language other than Python, as codellama is primarily developed around the Python ecosystem.
Choose llamafile if…
- llamafile is primarily C++; codellama is Python.
- Tags unique to llamafile: cross-platform, gguf, llama-cpp, local-ai.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- - You require cross-platform support for your LLM deployments and prefer managing them via a single file.
When NOT to use llamafile
- - If you need extensive customization options that cannot be handled through a single file approach.
- - In environments where dependency management outside of the single executable is mandatory.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (meta-llama/codellama) · observed Oct 7, 2026
- GitHub forks (meta-llama/codellama) · observed Oct 7, 2026
- Last push (meta-llama/codellama) · observed Aug 12, 2024
- License file (Other) · observed Oct 7, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (mozilla-ai/llamafile) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mozilla-ai/llamafile) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mozilla-ai/llamafile) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: codellama 16k · llamafile 26k (synced Oct 7, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between codellama and llamafile?
- codellama: Inference code for CodeLlama models. llamafile: Distribute and run LLMs with a single file.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose codellama over llamafile?
- Choose codellama over llamafile when codellama is primarily Python; llamafile is C++; Pricing: codellama operates on an open-source model with freedoms for both researchers and commercial entities. Costs will arise from hosting and running environments where required.; Requirements: Users should familiarize themselves with the acceptable use policy to align their projects accordingly.; Dependencies include Python, which must be installed for using codellama.; Tags unique to codellama: codellama, inference, python; If you need to work with the CodeLlama models specifically and benefit from their specialized capabilities in coding tasks, codellama provides tailored support that may outperform generic solutions.
- When should I choose llamafile over codellama?
- Choose llamafile over codellama when llamafile is primarily C++; codellama is Python; Tags unique to llamafile: cross-platform, gguf, llama-cpp, local-ai; Also covers LLM Frameworks; - You require cross-platform support for your LLM deployments and prefer managing them via a single file.
- When should I avoid codellama?
- If you are working on projects that do not align with CodeLlama's acceptable use policy or require compliance with specific industry standards beyond what codellama offers. For tasks that demand a different primary programming language other than Python, as codellama is primarily developed around the Python ecosystem.
- When should I avoid llamafile?
- - If you need extensive customization options that cannot be handled through a single file approach. - In environments where dependency management outside of the single executable is mandatory.
- Is codellama or llamafile more popular on GitHub?
- llamafile has more GitHub stars (25,999 vs 16,234). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are codellama and llamafile open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (codellama: Other, llamafile: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to codellama or llamafile?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at codellama alternatives and llamafile alternatives (codellama markdown twin, llamafile 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, codellama or llamafile?
- codellama: Archived. llamafile: 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 codellama and llamafile?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: codellama trust report; llamafile trust report.