Comparison
codellama vs inference
Verdict
Pick codellama if codellama offers an open-source inference framework for CodeLlama models using Python; pick inference if xinference is a unified production-ready inference API for deploying and running various models, including LLMs, on different environments.
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GraphCanon updated Oct 7, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | codellama | inference |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (785d since push) As of Oct 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 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 18, 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 Sep 18, 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
- inference
- Unified production-ready inference API for various LLMs and models
Stars
- codellama
- 16k
- inference
- 9.6k
Forks
- codellama
- 1.9k
- inference
- 866
Open issues
- codellama
- 116
- inference
- 39
Language
- codellama
- Python
- inference
- Python
Adopt for
- codellama
- codellama offers an open-source inference framework for CodeLlama models using Python.
- inference
- Xinference is a unified production-ready inference API for deploying and running various models, including LLMs, on different environments.
Persona
- codellama
- -
- inference
- -
Runtime
- codellama
- -
- inference
- -
License
- codellama
- Other
- inference
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- codellama
- Aug 12, 2024
- inference
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- codellama
- Inference & Serving
- inference
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- codellama
- Archived (8%)
- inference
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- codellama
- 785d
- inference
- 0d
Archived on GitHub
- codellama
- Yes
- inference
- No
Open issues (now)
- codellama
- 116
- inference
- 39
Stars delta
- codellama
- -31 (30d)
- inference
- +105 (30d)
Open issues delta
- codellama
- 0 (30d)
- inference
- -3 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- codellama
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
- inference
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- codellama
- Trust report
- inference
- Trust report
Choose codellama if…
- License: codellama is Other, inference is Apache-2.0.
- 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 inference if…
- License: inference is Apache-2.0, codellama is Other.
- Pricing: The tool is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker and CUDA setup are required for Nvidia GPU users.; For Kubernetes deployment, Helm is required..
- Tags unique to inference: artificial-intelligence, deployment, diffusers, gemma.
- When you need a single API to deploy and run a variety of models, including LLMs, on cloud, on-premises, or local machines.
When NOT to use inference
- If you are looking for a tool that supports only a specific type of model or environment, as Xinference is designed to be versatile across multiple models and deployment environments.
- When you need a tool that does not require setting up Docker or Kubernetes for deployment, as Xinference provides detailed instructions for these setups but may not be suitable for users preferring a
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 (xorbitsai/inference) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (xorbitsai/inference) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (xorbitsai/inference) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: codellama 16k · inference 9.6k (synced Oct 7, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between codellama and inference?
- codellama: Inference code for CodeLlama models. inference: Unified production-ready inference API for various LLMs and models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose codellama over inference?
- Choose codellama over inference when License: codellama is Other, inference is Apache-2.0; 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 inference over codellama?
- Choose inference over codellama when License: inference is Apache-2.0, codellama is Other; Pricing: The tool is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker and CUDA setup are required for Nvidia GPU users.; For Kubernetes deployment, Helm is required.; Tags unique to inference: artificial-intelligence, deployment, diffusers, gemma; When you need a single API to deploy and run a variety of models, including LLMs, on cloud, on-premises, or local machines.
- 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 inference?
- If you are looking for a tool that supports only a specific type of model or environment, as Xinference is designed to be versatile across multiple models and deployment environments. When you need a tool that does not require setting up Docker or Kubernetes for deployment, as Xinference provides detailed instructions for these setups but may not be suitable for users preferring a
- Is codellama or inference more popular on GitHub?
- codellama has more GitHub stars (16,234 vs 9,575). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are codellama and inference open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (codellama: Other, inference: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to codellama or inference?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at codellama alternatives and inference alternatives (codellama markdown twin, inference 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 inference?
- codellama: Archived. inference: 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 inference?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: codellama trust report; inference trust report.