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title: "CodeGeeX vs GLM-130B"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/zai-org-codegeex-vs-zai-org-glm-130b"
tools: ["zai-org-codegeex", "zai-org-glm-130b"]
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# CodeGeeX vs GLM-130B

*GraphCanon updated Aug 2, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick CodeGeeX if codeGeeX is an open-source multilingual code generation model, originally developed with MindSpore and compatible with PyTorch through DeepSpeed integration; pick GLM-130B if gLM-130B specializes in bilingual capabilities and is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

[CodeGeeX](https://codegeex.cn) reports 8.8k GitHub stars, 688 forks, and 188 open issues, last pushed Aug 13, 2024. [GLM-130B](https://github.com/zai-org/GLM-130B) has 7.7k stars, 600 forks, and 124 open issues, last pushed Jul 25, 2023. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [CodeGeeX's repository](https://github.com/zai-org/CodeGeeX) and [GLM-130B's repository](https://github.com/zai-org/GLM-130B).

| | [CodeGeeX](/tools/zai-org-codegeex.md) | [GLM-130B](/tools/zai-org-glm-130b.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | CodeGeeX is an open multilingual code generation model implemented in Mindspore and available via PyTorch. | GLM-130B: An Open Bilingual Pre-Trained Model |
| Stars | 8,809 | 7,656 |
| Forks | 688 | 600 |
| Open issues | 188 | 124 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Adopt for | CodeGeeX is an open-source multilingual code generation model, originally developed with MindSpore and compatible with PyTorch through DeepSpeed integration. | GLM-130B specializes in bilingual capabilities and is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | The GLM-130B codebase and framework are available under the permissive Apache-2.0 license; however, usage of model weights is governed by its own Model License. |
| Categories | LLM Frameworks, Model Training | LLM Frameworks, Model Training |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [CodeGeeX](/tools/zai-org-codegeex.md) | [GLM-130B](/tools/zai-org-glm-130b.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 719d | 1103d |
| Open issues (now) | 188 | 124 |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/zai-org-codegeex/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/zai-org-glm-130b/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: CodeGeeX

- **Adopt for:** CodeGeeX is an open-source multilingual code generation model, originally developed with MindSpore and compatible with PyTorch through DeepSpeed integration.

## Decision facts: GLM-130B

- **Pricing:** freemium - Free to use with specific licensing requirements for model weights.
- **Requirements:** Min 8 GB RAM
- **Adopt for:** GLM-130B specializes in bilingual capabilities and is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
- **License detail:** The GLM-130B codebase and framework are available under the permissive Apache-2.0 license; however, usage of model weights is governed by its own Model License.

## Choose when

### Choose CodeGeeX if…

- Tags unique to CodeGeeX: ai programming tools, code generation, pretrained-models.
- When you require support for multilingual code generation and your project has a Python-based infrastructure with CUDA GPU availability.
- More GitHub stars (8.8k vs 7.7k) - visibility, not fit.

### Choose GLM-130B if…

- Pricing: Free to use with specific licensing requirements for model weights..
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to GLM-130B: bilingual, iclr 2023, language-model, pre-trained.
- Use GLM-130B when you need strong support for two languages to facilitate multilingual content creation or processing, given its specialized training in bilingual contexts.

## When NOT to use CodeGeeX

- If your development environment lacks the necessary dependencies like Python 3.7+, CUDA 11+, PyTorch 1.10+, and DeepSpeed 0.6+.
- In scenarios where an open-source solution is not preferable or when support for exclusively one language's syntax is sufficient.

## When NOT to use GLM-130B

- Avoid GLM-130B if your application demands single-language proficiency exclusively, as its strength lies specifically in bilingual support.
- Do not use this model if you seek a resource with multilingual capabilities beyond two specific languages, since it focuses particularly on only a dual-language environment.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between CodeGeeX and GLM-130B?

CodeGeeX: CodeGeeX is an open multilingual code generation model implemented in Mindspore and available via PyTorch.. GLM-130B: GLM-130B: An Open Bilingual Pre-Trained Model. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose CodeGeeX over GLM-130B?

Choose CodeGeeX over GLM-130B when Tags unique to CodeGeeX: ai programming tools, code generation, pretrained-models; When you require support for multilingual code generation and your project has a Python-based infrastructure with CUDA GPU availability; More GitHub stars (8.8k vs 7.7k) - visibility, not fit.

### When should I choose GLM-130B over CodeGeeX?

Choose GLM-130B over CodeGeeX when Pricing: Free to use with specific licensing requirements for model weights.; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Tags unique to GLM-130B: bilingual, iclr 2023, language-model, pre-trained; Use GLM-130B when you need strong support for two languages to facilitate multilingual content creation or processing, given its specialized training in bilingual contexts.

### When should I avoid CodeGeeX?

If your development environment lacks the necessary dependencies like Python 3.7+, CUDA 11+, PyTorch 1.10+, and DeepSpeed 0.6+. In scenarios where an open-source solution is not preferable or when support for exclusively one language's syntax is sufficient.

### When should I avoid GLM-130B?

Avoid GLM-130B if your application demands single-language proficiency exclusively, as its strength lies specifically in bilingual support. Do not use this model if you seek a resource with multilingual capabilities beyond two specific languages, since it focuses particularly on only a dual-language environment.

### Is CodeGeeX or GLM-130B more popular on GitHub?

CodeGeeX has more GitHub stars (8,809 vs 7,656). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are CodeGeeX and GLM-130B open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (CodeGeeX: Apache-2.0, GLM-130B: Apache-2.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to CodeGeeX or GLM-130B?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [CodeGeeX alternatives](/tools/zai-org-codegeex/alternatives) and [GLM-130B alternatives](/tools/zai-org-glm-130b/alternatives) ([CodeGeeX markdown twin](/tools/zai-org-codegeex/alternatives.md), [GLM-130B markdown twin](/tools/zai-org-glm-130b/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/zai-org-codegeex-vs-zai-org-glm-130b.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, CodeGeeX or GLM-130B?

CodeGeeX: Dormant. GLM-130B: 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 CodeGeeX and GLM-130B?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [CodeGeeX trust report](/tools/zai-org-codegeex/trust); [GLM-130B trust report](/tools/zai-org-glm-130b/trust).

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