Comparison
pytorch vs pytorch-meta
Verdict
Pick pytorch when license: pytorch is Other, pytorch-meta is MIT; pick pytorch-meta when license: pytorch-meta is MIT, pytorch is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | pytorch | pytorch-meta |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1090d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- pytorch
- Tensors and Dynamic neural networks in Python with strong GPU acceleration
- pytorch-meta
- A collection of extensions and data-loaders for few-shot learning & meta-learning in PyTorch
Stars
- pytorch
- 102k
- pytorch-meta
- 2.1k
Forks
- pytorch
- 28k
- pytorch-meta
- 264
Open issues
- pytorch
- 18k
- pytorch-meta
- 61
Language
- pytorch
- Python
- pytorch-meta
- Python
Adopt for
- pytorch
- -
- pytorch-meta
- -
Persona
- pytorch
- -
- pytorch-meta
- -
Runtime
- pytorch
- -
- pytorch-meta
- -
License
- pytorch
- Other
- pytorch-meta
- MIT
Last pushed
- pytorch
- Jul 11, 2026
- pytorch-meta
- Jul 17, 2023
Categories
- pytorch
- Data & Retrieval, Model Training, Computer Vision
- pytorch-meta
- Data & Retrieval, Model Training, Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- pytorch
- Very active (96%)
- pytorch-meta
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- pytorch
- 0d
- pytorch-meta
- 1090d
Open issues (now)
- pytorch
- 18k
- pytorch-meta
- 61
Owner type
- pytorch
- Organization
- pytorch-meta
- User
Security scan
- pytorch
- No criticals
- pytorch-meta
- No lockfile
Full report
- pytorch
- Trust report
- pytorch-meta
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · pytorch: Python runtime · pytorch-meta: Python runtime
Choose pytorch if…
- License: pytorch is Other, pytorch-meta is MIT.
- Tags unique to pytorch: autograd, deep-learning, gpu, machine-learning.
- pytorch ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use pytorch
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Choose pytorch-meta if…
- License: pytorch-meta is MIT, pytorch is Other.
- Tags unique to pytorch-meta: meta-learning, few-shot-learning, pytorch.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (61).
When NOT to use pytorch-meta
- Last GitHub push was 1090 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 17, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on pytorch-meta.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (pytorch/pytorch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (pytorch/pytorch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (pytorch/pytorch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tristandeleu/pytorch-meta) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tristandeleu/pytorch-meta) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tristandeleu/pytorch-meta) · observed Jul 17, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: pytorch 102k · pytorch-meta 2.1k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between pytorch and pytorch-meta?
- pytorch: Tensors and Dynamic neural networks in Python with strong GPU acceleration. pytorch-meta: A collection of extensions and data-loaders for few-shot learning & meta-learning in PyTorch. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose pytorch over pytorch-meta?
- Choose pytorch over pytorch-meta when License: pytorch is Other, pytorch-meta is MIT; Tags unique to pytorch: autograd, deep-learning, gpu, machine-learning; pytorch ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I choose pytorch-meta over pytorch?
- Choose pytorch-meta over pytorch when License: pytorch-meta is MIT, pytorch is Other; Tags unique to pytorch-meta: meta-learning, few-shot-learning, pytorch; Leaner open-issue backlog (61).
- When should I avoid pytorch?
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- When should I avoid pytorch-meta?
- Last GitHub push was 1090 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jul 17, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on pytorch-meta. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Is pytorch or pytorch-meta more popular on GitHub?
- pytorch has more GitHub stars (101,752 vs 2,060). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are pytorch and pytorch-meta open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (pytorch: Other, pytorch-meta: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to pytorch or pytorch-meta?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at pytorch alternatives and pytorch-meta alternatives (pytorch markdown twin, pytorch-meta 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, pytorch or pytorch-meta?
- pytorch: Very active. pytorch-meta: 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 pytorch and pytorch-meta?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: pytorch trust report; pytorch-meta trust report.