LlamaIndex has the stronger current footing across package adoption and code adoption. Neon's clearest relative edge is installed base. Both compete in Developer Tools. Updated daily with live metrics.
At a glance
Data sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, job boards. Methodology →
Latest comparable sync April 2, 2026Evidence Table
Production signals first, softer context second. Winner states are explicit, and weak or missing data stays visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Signal | Current edge | Updated Apr 2 | Neon Updated Apr 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum | Current edge Neon +22 pts | 41 Moderate | 63 Moderate |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | Current edge LlamaIndex 2.9x | 10.7M +5% | 3.7M (2 packages) |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge Neon 8.9x | 417.7K | 3.7M (2 packages) |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge LlamaIndex +10.3M | 10.3M | 0 |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | Current edge Neon 4.0x | 769 npm 111 · PyPI 658 | 3.1K npm 282 · PyPI 2.8K |
| Active contributors/daySource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | Current edge Even | 1 0% | 1 |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | Current edge LlamaIndex 7.5x | 1.5K | 195 |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | Current edge LlamaIndex 2.3x | 48.2K | 21.4K |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | Current edge Neon 3.3x | 16 | 52 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | Current edge Neon only | Not tracked | 66.7% |
| Reddit mentions (30d)Source: Reddit (search API)Updates: DailyNote: Counts posts and comments mentioning the company by name.Methodology →Exclusive | Current edge LlamaIndex +23 | 23 | Not tracked |
| Job mentions (30d)Source: Job board aggregationUpdates: DailyNote: Counts job listings that mention the company's technology.Methodology →Exclusive | Current edge LlamaIndex +1 | 1 | Not tracked |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | Current edge LlamaIndex only | $85K | Not disclosed |
| Last funding round | Current edge LlamaIndex only | Seed Jun 2023 | Not disclosed |
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 → | Current edge Neon +2 pts | Excellent (96%) | Excellent (98%) |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | Current edge LlamaIndex +2 | 7/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 5/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Current edge Same | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
Verdict
LlamaIndex has the stronger current base on production adoption and installed base. The evidence is strongest in the adoption table, not just the brand narrative.
Production adoption
LlamaIndex leads at 2.9x on package downloads. LlamaIndex is at 10.7M/mo.
Installed base
Neon leads at 4.0x in dependent packages.
Code adoption
LlamaIndex leads at 7.5x in repos importing tracked packages.
Maintenance capacity
LlamaIndex has the more active contributor base at 1 contributors/day.
npm+PyPI downloads/mo: LlamaIndex 10.7M vs Neon 3.7M. GitHub stars: LlamaIndex 48.2K vs Neon 21.4K. npm dependents: Neon 282 vs LlamaIndex 111. Data as of April 2, 2026. Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index, ai-buzz.com/compare/llamaindex-vs-neon. Accessed April 2, 2026.
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Comparing npm Downloads over 30 days: Neon (228.9K), LlamaIndex (18.9K).
Source: npm registry | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
| Date | LlamaIndex | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4 | 18.6K | - |
| Mar 11 | 21.9K | - |
| Mar 18 | 16.7K | 196.1K |
| Mar 25 | 21.1K | 198.4K |
| Apr 1 | 18.9K | 228.9K |
| Apr 2 | 0 | 0 |
