Comparison
BodhiApp vs inference
Verdict
Pick BodhiApp if bodhiApp streamlines local deployment of open-source and open-weight LLMs via Docker images, compatible with multiple hardware acceleration methods; pick inference if xinference is a unified production-ready inference API for deploying and running various models, including LLMs, on different environments.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | BodhiApp | inference |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d 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 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- BodhiApp
- Run Open Source/Open Weight LLMs locally with OpenAI compatible APIs
- inference
- Unified production-ready inference API for various LLMs and models
Stars
- BodhiApp
- 139
- inference
- 9.6k
Forks
- BodhiApp
- 11
- inference
- 866
Open issues
- BodhiApp
- 12
- inference
- 39
Language
- BodhiApp
- TypeScript
- inference
- Python
Adopt for
- BodhiApp
- BodhiApp streamlines local deployment of open-source and open-weight LLMs via Docker images, compatible with multiple hardware acceleration methods.
- inference
- Xinference is a unified production-ready inference API for deploying and running various models, including LLMs, on different environments.
Persona
- BodhiApp
- -
- inference
- -
Runtime
- BodhiApp
- -
- inference
- -
License
- BodhiApp
- The license information for BodhiApp has not been provided.
- inference
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- BodhiApp
- Sep 20, 2026
- inference
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- BodhiApp
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- inference
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- BodhiApp
- 12
- inference
- 39
Stars delta
- BodhiApp
- +3 (30d)
- inference
- +105 (30d)
Open issues delta
- BodhiApp
- +2 (30d)
- inference
- -3 (30d)
Full report
- BodhiApp
- Trust report
- inference
- Trust report
Choose BodhiApp if…
- BodhiApp is primarily TypeScript; inference is Python.
- Pricing: Pricing details are not mentioned in the repository data..
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Docker environment. Specific model requirements vary depending on the hardware variant chosen..
- Tags unique to BodhiApp: generative-ai, llama, llm, local-llm.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You need to deploy LLMs locally with flexible hardware support including AMD, NVIDIA GPUs, and CPUs.
When NOT to use BodhiApp
- Your project strictly requires non-local deployment options, as BodhiApp focuses on local hosting of models.
- If your environment is limited to unsupported GPU hardware or lacks adequate drivers for CUDA, ROCm, or Vulkan acceleration methods.
- You need support beyond Mac platforms as BodhiApp does not yet provide installation instructions for other operating systems.
Choose inference if…
- inference is primarily Python; BodhiApp is TypeScript.
- Pricing: The tool is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker and CUDA setup are required for Nvidia GPU users.; For Kubernetes deployment, Helm is required..
- Tags unique to inference: artificial-intelligence, deployment, diffusers, glm.
- When you need a single API to deploy and run a variety of models, including LLMs, on cloud, on-premises, or local machines.
When NOT to use inference
- If you are looking for a tool that supports only a specific type of model or environment, as Xinference is designed to be versatile across multiple models and deployment environments.
- When you need a tool that does not require setting up Docker or Kubernetes for deployment, as Xinference provides detailed instructions for these setups but may not be suitable for users preferring a
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (BodhiSearch/BodhiApp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (BodhiSearch/BodhiApp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (BodhiSearch/BodhiApp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (xorbitsai/inference) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (xorbitsai/inference) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (xorbitsai/inference) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: BodhiApp 139 · inference 9.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between BodhiApp and inference?
- BodhiApp: Run Open Source/Open Weight LLMs locally with OpenAI compatible APIs. inference: Unified production-ready inference API for various LLMs and models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose BodhiApp over inference?
- Choose BodhiApp over inference when BodhiApp is primarily TypeScript; inference is Python; Pricing: Pricing details are not mentioned in the repository data.; Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Docker environment. Specific model requirements vary depending on the hardware variant chosen.; Tags unique to BodhiApp: generative-ai, llama, llm, local-llm; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You need to deploy LLMs locally with flexible hardware support including AMD, NVIDIA GPUs, and CPUs.
- When should I choose inference over BodhiApp?
- Choose inference over BodhiApp when inference is primarily Python; BodhiApp is TypeScript; Pricing: The tool is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker and CUDA setup are required for Nvidia GPU users.; For Kubernetes deployment, Helm is required.; Tags unique to inference: artificial-intelligence, deployment, diffusers, glm; When you need a single API to deploy and run a variety of models, including LLMs, on cloud, on-premises, or local machines.
- When should I avoid BodhiApp?
- Your project strictly requires non-local deployment options, as BodhiApp focuses on local hosting of models. If your environment is limited to unsupported GPU hardware or lacks adequate drivers for CUDA, ROCm, or Vulkan acceleration methods. You need support beyond Mac platforms as BodhiApp does not yet provide installation instructions for other operating systems.
- When should I avoid inference?
- If you are looking for a tool that supports only a specific type of model or environment, as Xinference is designed to be versatile across multiple models and deployment environments. When you need a tool that does not require setting up Docker or Kubernetes for deployment, as Xinference provides detailed instructions for these setups but may not be suitable for users preferring a
- Is BodhiApp or inference more popular on GitHub?
- inference has more GitHub stars (9,575 vs 139). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are BodhiApp and inference open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to BodhiApp or inference?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at BodhiApp alternatives and inference alternatives (BodhiApp markdown twin, inference 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, BodhiApp or inference?
- BodhiApp: Very active. inference: 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 BodhiApp and inference?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: BodhiApp trust report; inference trust report.