Comparison
CodeT5 vs CodeGeeX
Verdict
Pick CodeT5 if codeT5 is a large language model for code understanding and generation, developed by Salesforce, and is released under the BSD-3-Clause license; pick CodeGeeX if codeGeeX is an open-source multilingual code generation model that supports both Mindspore and PyTorch frameworks, making it suitable for developers working with Ascend 910 AI Processors or GPU platforms.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | CodeT5 | CodeGeeX |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (84d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (766d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- CodeT5
- Open Code LLMs for Code Understanding and Generation
- CodeGeeX
- CodeGeeX: An Open Multilingual Code Generation Model
Stars
- CodeT5
- 3.1k
- CodeGeeX
- 8.8k
Forks
- CodeT5
- 486
- CodeGeeX
- 686
Open issues
- CodeT5
- 88
- CodeGeeX
- 189
Language
- CodeT5
- Python
- CodeGeeX
- Python
Adopt for
- CodeT5
- CodeT5 is a large language model for code understanding and generation, developed by Salesforce, and is released under the BSD-3-Clause license.
- CodeGeeX
- CodeGeeX is an open-source multilingual code generation model that supports both Mindspore and PyTorch frameworks, making it suitable for developers working with Ascend 910 AI Processors or GPU platforms.
Persona
- CodeT5
- -
- CodeGeeX
- -
Runtime
- CodeT5
- -
- CodeGeeX
- -
License
- CodeT5
- CodeT5 is released under the BSD-3-Clause license, which allows for free use, modification, and distribution, provided that the original copyright notice and disclaimer are included.
- CodeGeeX
- CodeGeeX is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad use, modification, and distribution of the code, while the model itself is under a separate license.
Last pushed
- CodeT5
- Jun 25, 2026
- CodeGeeX
- Aug 13, 2024
Categories
- CodeT5
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- CodeGeeX
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- CodeT5
- Archived (8%)
- CodeGeeX
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- CodeT5
- 84d
- CodeGeeX
- 766d
Archived on GitHub
- CodeT5
- Yes
- CodeGeeX
- No
Open issues (now)
- CodeT5
- 88
- CodeGeeX
- 189
Stars delta
- CodeT5
- -5 (30d)
- CodeGeeX
- -3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- CodeT5
- 0 (30d)
- CodeGeeX
- +1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- CodeT5
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- CodeGeeX
- Published findings
Full report
- CodeT5
- Trust report
- CodeGeeX
- Trust report
Choose CodeT5 if…
- License: CodeT5 is BSD-3-Clause, CodeGeeX is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; The model may require significant computational resources for training and inference..
- Tags unique to CodeT5: code-intelligence, code-understanding, language-model, large-language-models.
- When you need a tool specifically for code understanding and generation tasks, as CodeT5 is designed with a focus on these areas.
When NOT to use CodeT5
- If your project involves promoting or profiting from violence, hate, division, environmental destruction, abuse of human rights, or the destruction of people's physical and mental health, as these are
Choose CodeGeeX if…
- License: CodeGeeX is Apache-2.0, CodeT5 is BSD-3-Clause.
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.7+, CUDA 11+, PyTorch 1.10+, and DeepSpeed 0.6+.; Supports installation via pip or through a Docker container for quick setup..
- Tags unique to CodeGeeX: code-generation-model, gpu-support, mindspore, multilingual.
- When you need a multilingual code generation model that supports both Mindspore and PyTorch frameworks, allowing flexibility between Ascend 910 AI Processors and GPU platforms.
When NOT to use CodeGeeX
- If your project is strictly limited to TensorFlow or other frameworks not supported by CodeGeeX, as it primarily supports Mindspore and PyTorch.
- When your development environment does not support Python 3.7+, CUDA 11+, PyTorch 1.10+, or DeepSpeed 0.6+, as these are the minimum requirements for running CodeGeeX.
- If you are looking for a model that does not require specific hardware like Ascend 910 AI Processors or GPUs, as CodeGeeX is optimized for these platforms.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (salesforce/CodeT5) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (salesforce/CodeT5) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (salesforce/CodeT5) · observed Jun 25, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (zai-org/CodeGeeX) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (zai-org/CodeGeeX) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (zai-org/CodeGeeX) · observed Aug 13, 2024
- 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: CodeT5 3.1k · CodeGeeX 8.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between CodeT5 and CodeGeeX?
- CodeT5: Open Code LLMs for Code Understanding and Generation. CodeGeeX: CodeGeeX: An Open Multilingual Code Generation Model. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose CodeT5 over CodeGeeX?
- Choose CodeT5 over CodeGeeX when License: CodeT5 is BSD-3-Clause, CodeGeeX is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; The model may require significant computational resources for training and inference.; Tags unique to CodeT5: code-intelligence, code-understanding, language-model, large-language-models; When you need a tool specifically for code understanding and generation tasks, as CodeT5 is designed with a focus on these areas.
- When should I choose CodeGeeX over CodeT5?
- Choose CodeGeeX over CodeT5 when License: CodeGeeX is Apache-2.0, CodeT5 is BSD-3-Clause; Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Python 3.7+, CUDA 11+, PyTorch 1.10+, and DeepSpeed 0.6+.; Supports installation via pip or through a Docker container for quick setup.; Tags unique to CodeGeeX: code-generation-model, gpu-support, mindspore, multilingual; When you need a multilingual code generation model that supports both Mindspore and PyTorch frameworks, allowing flexibility between Ascend 910 AI Processors and GPU platforms.
- When should I avoid CodeT5?
- If your project involves promoting or profiting from violence, hate, division, environmental destruction, abuse of human rights, or the destruction of people's physical and mental health, as these are
- When should I avoid CodeGeeX?
- If your project is strictly limited to TensorFlow or other frameworks not supported by CodeGeeX, as it primarily supports Mindspore and PyTorch. When your development environment does not support Python 3.7+, CUDA 11+, PyTorch 1.10+, or DeepSpeed 0.6+, as these are the minimum requirements for running CodeGeeX. If you are looking for a model that does not require specific hardware like Ascend 910 AI Processors or GPUs, as CodeGeeX is optimized for these platforms.
- Is CodeT5 or CodeGeeX more popular on GitHub?
- CodeGeeX has more GitHub stars (8,806 vs 3,093). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are CodeT5 and CodeGeeX open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (CodeT5: BSD-3-Clause, CodeGeeX: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to CodeT5 or CodeGeeX?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at CodeT5 alternatives and CodeGeeX alternatives (CodeT5 markdown twin, CodeGeeX 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, CodeT5 or CodeGeeX?
- CodeT5: Archived. CodeGeeX: 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 CodeT5 and CodeGeeX?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: CodeT5 trust report; CodeGeeX trust report.