llama.cpp vs vLLM
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
llama.cpp
6
94.4
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vLLM
92
81.7
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 94.4 (best) | 81.7 |
| Release freshness | 94.6 (best) | 94.3 |
| Adoption signals | 85.2 (best) | 82.7 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 48 days ago
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Updated 49 days ago
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| Latest version | b11043 · 2026-09-18 | proto-v0.3.0 · 2026-09-17 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| API only | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | - |
| Windows | ✓ | - |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: llama.cpp
#6 overall · #2 in category
94.4/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +33.1 94.6 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.3 85.2 × 25%
Rank receipt: vLLM
#92 overall · #4 in category
81.7/100
- Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +33.0 94.3 × 35%
- Adoption signals +20.7 82.7 × 25%
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