LiteLLM leads in npm + PyPI downloads at 4.4M/mo. Compare DSPy, Grammarly, LiteLLM across package adoption, contributors, funding, and discussion signals.
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Current leaders
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Downloads/mo
LiteLLM
Next: DSPy
4.4M
Dependents
LiteLLM
Next: DSPy
2.4K
Code adoption
Grammarly
Next: DSPy
9
Contributors/day
LiteLLM
Next: DSPy
5
Sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, and job boards. Methodology →
Comparable data synced April 5, 2026Comparison table
Core adoption signals first, supporting context second. Gaps stay visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Metric | Updated Apr 5 | Updated Apr 5 | Updated Apr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum score | 52 Moderate | 45 Moderate | 48 Moderate |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | 124.2K | 465 | 4.4M |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 0 | 465 | 518 |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 124.2K | 0 | 4.4M |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | 157 npm 0 · PyPI 157 | 8 npm 8 · PyPI 0 | 2.4K npm 1 · PyPI 2.4K |
| Active contributors/daySource: GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | 3 | 9 | 1 |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub GraphQL + GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | 33.4K | 962 | 42.2K |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | 3.5% | 55.9% | 18% |
| Reddit mentions (30d)Source: Reddit (search API)Updates: DailyNote: Counts posts and comments mentioning the company by name.Methodology →Exclusive | Not tracked | 1 | 1 |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | Not disclosed | $400M | $500K |
| Last funding round | Not disclosed | Venture Nov 2021 | Seed Jan 2024 |
Data TrustCoverage and freshness stay visible instead of being hidden by the narrative. | |||
| Data confidenceSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Composite score based on field completeness, metric freshness, and identifier coverage.Methodology → | Excellent (84%) | Excellent (89%) | Excellent (96%) |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | 4/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 4/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 6/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 |
Verdict
DSPy is the closest challenger, but the decision still depends on whether you care most about current footprint, durability, or upside.
Current adoption leader
LiteLLM has the largest tracked package footprint at 4.4M/mo.
Code adoption leader
LiteLLM also leads on tracked repository imports at 1 repos.
Funding cushion
Grammarly has the deepest disclosed funding base at $400M.
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npm+PyPI downloads/mo: LiteLLM 4.4M vs DSPy 124.2K vs Grammarly 465. GitHub stars: LiteLLM 42.2K vs DSPy 33.4K vs Grammarly 962. npm dependents: Grammarly 8 vs LiteLLM 1. Data as of April 5, 2026. Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index, ai-buzz.com/compare/dspy-vs-grammarly-vs-litellm. Accessed April 5, 2026.
