llama.cpp vs vLLM
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
llama.cpp
9
92.6
=
|
vLLM
22
91.3
=
|
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92.6 (best) | 91.3 |
| Release freshness | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Adoption signals | 85.2 (best) | 82.7 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 2 days ago |
Updated 3 days ago |
| Latest version | b11030 · 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
#9 overall · #2 in category
92.6/100
- Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +42.6 85.2 × 50%
Rank receipt: vLLM
#22 overall · #3 in category
91.3/100
- Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +41.4 82.7 × 50%
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