Comparison
llm-course vs just-eval
Verdict
Pick llm-course when license: llm-course is Apache-2.0, just-eval is MIT; pick just-eval when license: just-eval is MIT, llm-course is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | llm-course | just-eval |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (159d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (897d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- llm-course
- Course to get into Large Language Models (LLMs) with roadmaps and Colab notebooks.
- just-eval
- A simple GPT-based evaluation tool for multi-aspect, interpretable assessment of LLMs.
Stars
- llm-course
- 81k
- just-eval
- 90
Forks
- llm-course
- 9.4k
- just-eval
- 7
Open issues
- llm-course
- 85
- just-eval
- 2
Language
- llm-course
- -
- just-eval
- Python
Adopt for
- llm-course
- The llm-course provides a comprehensive guided course on Large Language Models (LLMs), divided into three parts: LLM Fundamentals, The LLM Scientist, and The LLM Engineer. It includes resources such as Colab notebooks to
- just-eval
- -
Persona
- llm-course
- -
- just-eval
- -
Runtime
- llm-course
- -
- just-eval
- -
License
- llm-course
- Apache-2.0
- just-eval
- MIT
Last pushed
- llm-course
- Feb 5, 2026
- just-eval
- Jan 29, 2024
Categories
- llm-course
- Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- just-eval
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- llm-course
- Slowing (36%)
- just-eval
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- llm-course
- 159d
- just-eval
- 897d
Open issues (now)
- llm-course
- 85
- just-eval
- 2
Owner type
- llm-course
- User
- just-eval
- Organization
Full report
- llm-course
- Trust report
- just-eval
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · llm-course: Python runtime · just-eval: Python runtime
Choose llm-course if…
- License: llm-course is Apache-2.0, just-eval is MIT.
- Requirements: Course materials are available in Colab notebooks; access requires a Google account.
- Tags unique to llm-course: colab-notebooks, course, large-language-models, machine-learning.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- - When you want a comprehensive roadmap for understanding large language models including fundamental knowledge
When NOT to use llm-course
- - If you only require a quick introduction to LLMs without deep dive into core components
- - When you prefer working directly with commercial platforms that provide complete services rather than following detailed steps on building and deploying models yourself through this course's open,DI
Choose just-eval if…
- License: just-eval is MIT, llm-course is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to just-eval: evaluation, gpt4, llm, llm-eval.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
When NOT to use just-eval
- Last GitHub push was 897 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 29, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on just-eval.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (mlabonne/llm-course) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (mlabonne/llm-course) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Last push (mlabonne/llm-course) · observed Feb 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Re-Align/just-eval) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (Re-Align/just-eval) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (Re-Align/just-eval) · observed Jan 29, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: llm-course 81k · just-eval 90 (synced Jul 14, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between llm-course and just-eval?
- llm-course: Course to get into Large Language Models (LLMs) with roadmaps and Colab notebooks.. just-eval: A simple GPT-based evaluation tool for multi-aspect, interpretable assessment of LLMs.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose llm-course over just-eval?
- Choose llm-course over just-eval when License: llm-course is Apache-2.0, just-eval is MIT; Requirements: Course materials are available in Colab notebooks; access requires a Google account; Tags unique to llm-course: colab-notebooks, course, large-language-models, machine-learning; Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training; - When you want a comprehensive roadmap for understanding large language models including fundamental knowledge.
- When should I choose just-eval over llm-course?
- Choose just-eval over llm-course when License: just-eval is MIT, llm-course is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to just-eval: evaluation, gpt4, llm, llm-eval; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I avoid llm-course?
- - If you only require a quick introduction to LLMs without deep dive into core components - When you prefer working directly with commercial platforms that provide complete services rather than following detailed steps on building and deploying models yourself through this course's open,DI
- When should I avoid just-eval?
- Last GitHub push was 897 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 29, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on just-eval. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is llm-course or just-eval more popular on GitHub?
- llm-course has more GitHub stars (80,904 vs 90). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are llm-course and just-eval open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (llm-course: Apache-2.0, just-eval: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to llm-course or just-eval?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at llm-course alternatives and just-eval alternatives (llm-course markdown twin, just-eval 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, llm-course or just-eval?
- llm-course: Slowing. just-eval: Dormant. 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 llm-course and just-eval?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: llm-course trust report; just-eval trust report.