Comparison
distributed-llama vs wllama
Verdict
Pick distributed-llama if distributed-llama is a C++ framework that leverages multiple home devices for faster large language model inference, under the MIT license; pick wllama if webAssembly bindings for browser-based inference of llama.cpp.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | distributed-llama | wllama |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (76d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 7, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 11, 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
- distributed-llama
- Distributed LLM inference using home devices cluster
- wllama
- WebAssembly binding for llama.cpp - Enabling on-browser LLM inference
Stars
- distributed-llama
- 3.1k
- wllama
- 1.2k
Forks
- distributed-llama
- 250
- wllama
- 121
Open issues
- distributed-llama
- 48
- wllama
- 47
Language
- distributed-llama
- C++
- wllama
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- distributed-llama
- distributed-llama is a C++ framework that leverages multiple home devices for faster large language model inference, under the MIT license.
- wllama
- WebAssembly bindings for browser-based inference of llama.cpp.
Persona
- distributed-llama
- -
- wllama
- -
Runtime
- distributed-llama
- -
- wllama
- -
License
- distributed-llama
- MIT
- wllama
- MIT
Last pushed
- distributed-llama
- Jul 5, 2026
- wllama
- Sep 6, 2026
Categories
- distributed-llama
- Inference & Serving
- wllama
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- distributed-llama
- Steady (60%)
- wllama
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- distributed-llama
- 76d
- wllama
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- distributed-llama
- 48
- wllama
- 47
Stars delta
- distributed-llama
- +48 (30d)
- wllama
- +37 (30d)
Open issues delta
- distributed-llama
- 0 (30d)
- wllama
- -6 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- distributed-llama
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- wllama
- Published findings
Full report
- distributed-llama
- Trust report
- wllama
- Trust report
Choose distributed-llama if…
- distributed-llama is primarily C++; wllama is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to distributed-llama: distributed-computing, llm-inference, neural-network.
- When you have multiple interconnected home devices and want to maximize their combined computing power for LLM inference tasks.
When NOT to use distributed-llama
- For scenarios with fewer than two available devices, as the framework's capability to distribute and boost performance would be limited.
- In professional environments that require strict data privacy controls, due to potential network vulnerabilities among home devices.
Choose wllama if…
- wllama is primarily TypeScript; distributed-llama is C++.
- Tags unique to wllama: llama, llamacpp, llm, wasm.
- Need browser-based LLM inference directly through WebAssembly.
When NOT to use wllama
- Require direct native execution speed benefits unavailable in a WebAssembly context.
- Developing server-side applications without the need for client-side inference capabilities.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (b4rtaz/distributed-llama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (b4rtaz/distributed-llama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (b4rtaz/distributed-llama) · observed Jul 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ngxson/wllama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ngxson/wllama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ngxson/wllama) · observed Sep 6, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: distributed-llama 3.1k · wllama 1.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between distributed-llama and wllama?
- distributed-llama: Distributed LLM inference using home devices cluster. wllama: WebAssembly binding for llama.cpp - Enabling on-browser LLM inference. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose distributed-llama over wllama?
- Choose distributed-llama over wllama when distributed-llama is primarily C++; wllama is TypeScript; Tags unique to distributed-llama: distributed-computing, llm-inference, neural-network; When you have multiple interconnected home devices and want to maximize their combined computing power for LLM inference tasks.
- When should I choose wllama over distributed-llama?
- Choose wllama over distributed-llama when wllama is primarily TypeScript; distributed-llama is C++; Tags unique to wllama: llama, llamacpp, llm, wasm; Need browser-based LLM inference directly through WebAssembly.
- When should I avoid distributed-llama?
- For scenarios with fewer than two available devices, as the framework's capability to distribute and boost performance would be limited. In professional environments that require strict data privacy controls, due to potential network vulnerabilities among home devices.
- When should I avoid wllama?
- Require direct native execution speed benefits unavailable in a WebAssembly context. Developing server-side applications without the need for client-side inference capabilities.
- Is distributed-llama or wllama more popular on GitHub?
- distributed-llama has more GitHub stars (3,060 vs 1,196). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are distributed-llama and wllama open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (distributed-llama: MIT, wllama: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to distributed-llama or wllama?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at distributed-llama alternatives and wllama alternatives (distributed-llama markdown twin, wllama 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, distributed-llama or wllama?
- distributed-llama: Steady. wllama: 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 distributed-llama and wllama?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: distributed-llama trust report; wllama trust report.