Comparison
ps-fuzz vs llm-guard
Verdict
Pick ps-fuzz when tags unique to ps-fuzz: ai-fuzzer, fuzzer, generative-ai, llm-fuzzer; pick llm-guard when requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure you have Python version 3.9 or higher.; Some advanced features require additional libraries which are automatically installed as needed..
Markdown twin · ps-fuzz alternatives · llm-guard alternatives
GraphCanon updated 2w
Trust & integrity
| Signal | ps-fuzz | llm-guard |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (169d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Archived (27d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · 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
- ps-fuzz
- Test and harden system prompts for GenAI apps to ensure safety and security.
- llm-guard
- The Security Toolkit for LLM Interactions
Stars
- ps-fuzz
- 702
- llm-guard
- 3.2k
Forks
- ps-fuzz
- 102
- llm-guard
- 435
Open issues
- ps-fuzz
- 20
- llm-guard
- 40
Language
- ps-fuzz
- Python
- llm-guard
- Python
Adopt for
- ps-fuzz
- -
- llm-guard
- LLM Guard is a toolkit tailored for securing interactions with large language models, focusing on safeguarding against prompt injection and adversarial attacks.
Persona
- ps-fuzz
- -
- llm-guard
- -
Runtime
- ps-fuzz
- -
- llm-guard
- -
License
- ps-fuzz
- MIT
- llm-guard
- MIT
Last pushed
- ps-fuzz
- Feb 16, 2026
- llm-guard
- Jul 8, 2026
Categories
- ps-fuzz
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
- llm-guard
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ps-fuzz
- Slowing (36%)
- llm-guard
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- ps-fuzz
- 169d
- llm-guard
- 27d
Archived on GitHub
- ps-fuzz
- No
- llm-guard
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- ps-fuzz
- 20
- llm-guard
- 40
Full report
- ps-fuzz
- Trust report
- llm-guard
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · ps-fuzz: Python runtime · llm-guard: Python runtime
Choose ps-fuzz if…
- Tags unique to ps-fuzz: ai-fuzzer, fuzzer, generative-ai, llm-fuzzer.
- When you need to methodically test system prompts in generative AI applications for potential security flaws.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (20).
When NOT to use ps-fuzz
- If your project does not involve generative AI applications or does not require prompt testing for security reasons.
- For tasks unrelated to the hardening and evaluation of system prompts, as ps-fuzz is specifically designed for this purpose.
Choose llm-guard if…
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure you have Python version 3.9 or higher.; Some advanced features require additional libraries which are automatically installed as needed..
- Tags unique to llm-guard: adversarial-machine-learning, chatgpt, large language models, llm security.
- - You need to secure your application from sophisticated prompt injection techniques.
When NOT to use llm-guard
- - If you are working in a low-security environment or with small-scale projects where advanced security mechanisms are not necessary.
- - In cases where integrating external libraries and ensuring Python version compatibility may introduce complexities that outweigh the benefits.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (prompt-security/ps-fuzz) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- GitHub forks (prompt-security/ps-fuzz) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- Last push (prompt-security/ps-fuzz) · observed Feb 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (protectai/llm-guard) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- GitHub forks (protectai/llm-guard) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- Last push (protectai/llm-guard) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ps-fuzz 702 · llm-guard 3.2k (synced Aug 5, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ps-fuzz and llm-guard?
- ps-fuzz: Test and harden system prompts for GenAI apps to ensure safety and security.. llm-guard: The Security Toolkit for LLM Interactions. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ps-fuzz over llm-guard?
- Choose ps-fuzz over llm-guard when Tags unique to ps-fuzz: ai-fuzzer, fuzzer, generative-ai, llm-fuzzer; When you need to methodically test system prompts in generative AI applications for potential security flaws; Leaner open-issue backlog (20).
- When should I choose llm-guard over ps-fuzz?
- Choose llm-guard over ps-fuzz when Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure you have Python version 3.9 or higher.; Some advanced features require additional libraries which are automatically installed as needed.; Tags unique to llm-guard: adversarial-machine-learning, chatgpt, large language models, llm security; - You need to secure your application from sophisticated prompt injection techniques.
- When should I avoid ps-fuzz?
- If your project does not involve generative AI applications or does not require prompt testing for security reasons. For tasks unrelated to the hardening and evaluation of system prompts, as ps-fuzz is specifically designed for this purpose.
- When should I avoid llm-guard?
- - If you are working in a low-security environment or with small-scale projects where advanced security mechanisms are not necessary. - In cases where integrating external libraries and ensuring Python version compatibility may introduce complexities that outweigh the benefits.
- Is ps-fuzz or llm-guard more popular on GitHub?
- llm-guard has more GitHub stars (3,202 vs 702). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ps-fuzz and llm-guard open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ps-fuzz: MIT, llm-guard: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ps-fuzz or llm-guard?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ps-fuzz alternatives and llm-guard alternatives (ps-fuzz markdown twin, llm-guard 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, ps-fuzz or llm-guard?
- ps-fuzz: Slowing. llm-guard: Archived. 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 ps-fuzz and llm-guard?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ps-fuzz trust report; llm-guard trust report.