Comparison
BMList vs GPTRouter
Verdict
Pick BMList if bMList catalogs big models with at least one billion parameters publicly released through papers, articles, or news; pick GPTRouter if gPTRouter is notable for TypeScript and handles multiple LLMs and image models like OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Dall-E, SDXL with improved reliability and speed.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | BMList | GPTRouter |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (24d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (862d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · 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
- BMList
- A List of Big Models
- GPTRouter
- Manage multiple LLMs and image models for reliable and fast responses
Stars
- BMList
- 343
- GPTRouter
- 455
Forks
- BMList
- 15
- GPTRouter
- 38
Open issues
- BMList
- 1
- GPTRouter
- 10
Language
- BMList
- Python
- GPTRouter
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- BMList
- BMList catalogs big models with at least one billion parameters publicly released through papers, articles, or news.
- GPTRouter
- GPTRouter is notable for TypeScript and handles multiple LLMs and image models like OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Dall-E, SDXL with improved reliability and speed.
Persona
- BMList
- -
- GPTRouter
- -
Runtime
- BMList
- -
- GPTRouter
- -
License
- BMList
- Apache-2.0
- GPTRouter
- The MIT license applies to GPTRouter, offering permissive use with conditions only requiring preservation of copyright and license notices.
Last pushed
- BMList
- Jul 7, 2026
- GPTRouter
- Apr 10, 2024
Categories
- BMList
- Model Training
- GPTRouter
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- BMList
- Active (82%)
- GPTRouter
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- BMList
- 24d
- GPTRouter
- 862d
Open issues (now)
- BMList
- 1
- GPTRouter
- 10
Stars delta
- BMList
- Unknown
- GPTRouter
- 0 (30d)
Open issues delta
- BMList
- Unknown
- GPTRouter
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- BMList
- Trust report
- GPTRouter
- Trust report
Choose BMList if…
- BMList is primarily Python; GPTRouter is TypeScript.
- License: BMList is Apache-2.0, GPTRouter is MIT.
- Tags unique to BMList: ai, api, code, computer-vision.
- If you are interested in tracking the latest trends of large-scale models in AI research and development.
When NOT to use BMList
- If you require tools or platforms rather than lists, where actual interaction with models through APIs is necessary.
- For scenarios needing real-time updates from the latest research papers directly as BMList relies on publicly released information through various means not always immediately updated.
Choose GPTRouter if…
- GPTRouter is primarily TypeScript; BMList is Python.
- License: GPTRouter is MIT, BMList is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: GPTRouter is open-source under the MIT License. However, costs might arise from using associated models like OpenAI or Anthropic..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to GPTRouter: anthropic, azure-openai, cohere, google-gemini.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks.
- GPTRouter ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When your project requires seamless integration of different language models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Azure and demands reliability and fast response times.
When NOT to use GPTRouter
- Avoid using GPTRouter if your project strictly uses Python without the flexibility to adopt TypeScript, as it may hinder seamless integration.
- If your application exclusively focuses on a single LLM or image model provider lacking the need for managing multiple providers, consider alternatives more focused in scope and potentially lighter.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (OpenBMB/BMList) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenBMB/BMList) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (OpenBMB/BMList) · observed Jul 7, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Last push (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Apr 10, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: BMList 343 · GPTRouter 455 (synced Aug 1, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between BMList and GPTRouter?
- BMList: A List of Big Models. GPTRouter: Manage multiple LLMs and image models for reliable and fast responses. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose BMList over GPTRouter?
- Choose BMList over GPTRouter when BMList is primarily Python; GPTRouter is TypeScript; License: BMList is Apache-2.0, GPTRouter is MIT; Tags unique to BMList: ai, api, code, computer-vision; If you are interested in tracking the latest trends of large-scale models in AI research and development.
- When should I choose GPTRouter over BMList?
- Choose GPTRouter over BMList when GPTRouter is primarily TypeScript; BMList is Python; License: GPTRouter is MIT, BMList is Apache-2.0; Pricing: GPTRouter is open-source under the MIT License. However, costs might arise from using associated models like OpenAI or Anthropic.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Tags unique to GPTRouter: anthropic, azure-openai, cohere, google-gemini; Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks; GPTRouter ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When your project requires seamless integration of different language models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Azure and demands reliability and fast response times.
- When should I avoid BMList?
- If you require tools or platforms rather than lists, where actual interaction with models through APIs is necessary. For scenarios needing real-time updates from the latest research papers directly as BMList relies on publicly released information through various means not always immediately updated.
- When should I avoid GPTRouter?
- Avoid using GPTRouter if your project strictly uses Python without the flexibility to adopt TypeScript, as it may hinder seamless integration. If your application exclusively focuses on a single LLM or image model provider lacking the need for managing multiple providers, consider alternatives more focused in scope and potentially lighter.
- Is BMList or GPTRouter more popular on GitHub?
- GPTRouter has more GitHub stars (455 vs 343). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are BMList and GPTRouter open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (BMList: Apache-2.0, GPTRouter: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to BMList or GPTRouter?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at BMList alternatives and GPTRouter alternatives (BMList markdown twin, GPTRouter 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, BMList or GPTRouter?
- BMList: Active. GPTRouter: 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 BMList and GPTRouter?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: BMList trust report; GPTRouter trust report.