DeepEval vs Ragas
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosted ai options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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DeepEval
Unit testing framework for LLM outputs
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Ragas
Evaluation framework for retrieval-augmented generation
| Feature | DeepEval | Ragas |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosted AI | Self-Hosted AI |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 17,471 | ★ 15,177 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | LangSmith, Braintrust | LangSmith |
Why pick each one
Choose DeepEval if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 17.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Choose Ragas if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 15.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is DeepEval or Ragas better?
Neither is universally better. DeepEval has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DeepEval and Ragas free and open-source?
Yes. DeepEval is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Ragas under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DeepEval and Ragas with Docker?
DeepEval: check the project docs for container support. Ragas: check the project docs for container support.