Comparison
JetStream vs TensorRT-LLM
Verdict
Pick JetStream if jetStream optimises throughput and memory for LLM inference on XLA devices like TPUs, with potential GPU support in future; pick TensorRT-LLM if tensorRT-LLM is a Python API for defining and optimizing Large Language Models for efficient inference on NVIDIA GPUs, offering components for creating Python and C++ runtimes for performant inference execution.
Markdown twin · JetStream alternatives · TensorRT-LLM alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | JetStream | TensorRT-LLM |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (257d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- JetStream
- Throughput and memory optimized engine for LLM inference on XLA devices
- TensorRT-LLM
- Python API for defining and optimizing Large Language Models for efficient inference on NVIDIA GPUs
Stars
- JetStream
- 458
- TensorRT-LLM
- 15k
Forks
- JetStream
- 67
- TensorRT-LLM
- 2.8k
Open issues
- JetStream
- 26
- TensorRT-LLM
- 1.5k
Language
- JetStream
- Python
- TensorRT-LLM
- Python
Adopt for
- JetStream
- JetStream optimises throughput and memory for LLM inference on XLA devices like TPUs, with potential GPU support in future.
- TensorRT-LLM
- TensorRT-LLM is a Python API for defining and optimizing Large Language Models for efficient inference on NVIDIA GPUs, offering components for creating Python and C++ runtimes for performant inference execution.
Persona
- JetStream
- -
- TensorRT-LLM
- -
Runtime
- JetStream
- -
- TensorRT-LLM
- -
License
- JetStream
- Apache-2.0
- TensorRT-LLM
- Other
Last pushed
- JetStream
- Jan 5, 2026
- TensorRT-LLM
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- JetStream
- Inference & Serving
- TensorRT-LLM
- Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- JetStream
- Slowing (36%)
- TensorRT-LLM
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- JetStream
- 257d
- TensorRT-LLM
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- JetStream
- 26
- TensorRT-LLM
- 1.5k
Stars delta
- JetStream
- +7 (30d)
- TensorRT-LLM
- +328 (30d)
Open issues delta
- JetStream
- +1 (30d)
- TensorRT-LLM
- -106 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- JetStream
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- TensorRT-LLM
- Published findings
Full report
- JetStream
- Trust report
- TensorRT-LLM
- Trust report
Choose JetStream if…
- License: JetStream is Apache-2.0, TensorRT-LLM is Other.
- Tags unique to JetStream: gemma, gpt, gpu, inference.
- * You are working with large language models (LLMs) that require efficient inference on hardware supported by XLA, particularly TPUs.
When NOT to use JetStream
- * If your primary compute platform is not an XLA-compatible device such as TPU; JetStream's current focus is on systems that are supported by XLA.
- * When you need immediate support for GPUs, since GPU functionality is marked as a future potential enhancement.
Choose TensorRT-LLM if…
- License: TensorRT-LLM is Other, JetStream is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to TensorRT-LLM: blackwell, cuda, llm-serving, moe.
- Also covers Model Training.
- When you need to optimize Large Language Models for efficient inference on NVIDIA GPUs.
When NOT to use TensorRT-LLM
- If your hardware does not include NVIDIA GPUs, as TensorRT-LLM is specifically optimized for NVIDIA GPUs.
- If you do not require a Python API for defining and optimizing LLMs, and prefer a different interface or tool.
- When you are working in a non-NVIDIA GPU environment, as TensorRT-LLM's optimizations are tailored to NVIDIA hardware.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AI-Hypercomputer/JetStream) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (AI-Hypercomputer/JetStream) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (AI-Hypercomputer/JetStream) · observed Jan 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (NVIDIA/TensorRT-LLM) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (NVIDIA/TensorRT-LLM) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (NVIDIA/TensorRT-LLM) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: JetStream 458 · TensorRT-LLM 15k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between JetStream and TensorRT-LLM?
- JetStream: Throughput and memory optimized engine for LLM inference on XLA devices. TensorRT-LLM: Python API for defining and optimizing Large Language Models for efficient inference on NVIDIA GPUs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose JetStream over TensorRT-LLM?
- Choose JetStream over TensorRT-LLM when License: JetStream is Apache-2.0, TensorRT-LLM is Other; Tags unique to JetStream: gemma, gpt, gpu, inference; * You are working with large language models (LLMs) that require efficient inference on hardware supported by XLA, particularly TPUs.
- When should I choose TensorRT-LLM over JetStream?
- Choose TensorRT-LLM over JetStream when License: TensorRT-LLM is Other, JetStream is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to TensorRT-LLM: blackwell, cuda, llm-serving, moe; Also covers Model Training; When you need to optimize Large Language Models for efficient inference on NVIDIA GPUs.
- When should I avoid JetStream?
- * If your primary compute platform is not an XLA-compatible device such as TPU; JetStream's current focus is on systems that are supported by XLA. * When you need immediate support for GPUs, since GPU functionality is marked as a future potential enhancement.
- When should I avoid TensorRT-LLM?
- If your hardware does not include NVIDIA GPUs, as TensorRT-LLM is specifically optimized for NVIDIA GPUs. If you do not require a Python API for defining and optimizing LLMs, and prefer a different interface or tool. When you are working in a non-NVIDIA GPU environment, as TensorRT-LLM's optimizations are tailored to NVIDIA hardware.
- Is JetStream or TensorRT-LLM more popular on GitHub?
- TensorRT-LLM has more GitHub stars (14,645 vs 458). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are JetStream and TensorRT-LLM open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (JetStream: Apache-2.0, TensorRT-LLM: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to JetStream or TensorRT-LLM?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at JetStream alternatives and TensorRT-LLM alternatives (JetStream markdown twin, TensorRT-LLM markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, JetStream or TensorRT-LLM?
- JetStream: Slowing. TensorRT-LLM: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for JetStream and TensorRT-LLM?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: JetStream trust report; TensorRT-LLM trust report.