Comparison
dstack vs ormb
Verdict
Pick dstack if dstack is a vendor-agnostic orchestration tool for AI workloads, including training, inference, and agentic tasks, across various hardware and environments; pick ormb if oRMB encapsulates machine learning and deep-learning models via OCI artifacts within Docker containers for streamlined model management.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dstack | ormb |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (978d since push) As of Sep 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- dstack
- Vendor-agnostic orchestration for training, inference and agentic workloads
- ormb
- Docker for ML/DL Models Based on OCI Artifacts
Stars
- dstack
- 2.3k
- ormb
- 474
Forks
- dstack
- 262
- ormb
- 61
Open issues
- dstack
- 64
- ormb
- 32
Language
- dstack
- Python
- ormb
- Go
Adopt for
- dstack
- dstack is a vendor-agnostic orchestration tool for AI workloads, including training, inference, and agentic tasks, across various hardware and environments.
- ormb
- ORMB encapsulates machine learning and deep-learning models via OCI artifacts within Docker containers for streamlined model management.
Persona
- dstack
- -
- ormb
- -
Runtime
- dstack
- -
- ormb
- -
License
- dstack
- dstack is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, which is an open-source license.
- ormb
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- dstack
- Sep 17, 2026
- ormb
- Jan 26, 2024
Categories
- dstack
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving, Model Training
- ormb
- Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dstack
- Very active (96%)
- ormb
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- dstack
- 0d
- ormb
- 978d
Open issues (now)
- dstack
- 64
- ormb
- 32
Stars delta
- dstack
- +61 (30d)
- ormb
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- dstack
- +3 (30d)
- ormb
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- dstack
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- ormb
- Published findings
Full report
- dstack
- Trust report
- ormb
- Trust report
Choose dstack if…
- dstack is primarily Python; ormb is Go.
- License: dstack is MPL-2.0, ormb is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The core functionality of dstack is free and open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. Additional services or support may be available for a fee..
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Git and OpenSSH for CLI installation and configuration..
- Tags unique to dstack: agent-skills, agentic-orchestration, amd, cloud.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you need orchestration for AI workloads that can run on a variety of hardware like NVIDIA, AMD, TPU, and Tenstorrent, and across different environments such as clouds, Kubernetes, and bare metal.
When NOT to use dstack
- If you are looking for a tool that is tightly integrated with a specific cloud provider or hardware vendor, as dstack is designed to be vendor-agnostic.
- When your project strictly requires proprietary licensing, as dstack is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, which is open source.
- If your team does not have the capability to install and configure the dstack CLI, which requires Git and OpenSSH, and involves setting up a server and configuring it with a user token and project URL
Choose ormb if…
- ormb is primarily Go; dstack is Python.
- License: ormb is Apache-2.0, dstack is MPL-2.0.
- Tags unique to ormb: machine-learning, model-management, model-versioning, oci-artifacts.
- If you need sophisticated version control for your ML/DL models through an image registry, ORMB provides this functionality.
When NOT to use ormb
- Should you seek simple models deployment without extensive version management features, ORMB may introduce unnecessary complexity.
- If your project strictly avoids using Docker and OCI artifacts for model handling, then this tool would not be suitable.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (dstackai/dstack) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (dstackai/dstack) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (dstackai/dstack) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (kleveross/ormb) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (kleveross/ormb) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Last push (kleveross/ormb) · observed Jan 26, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dstack 2.3k · ormb 474 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dstack and ormb?
- dstack: Vendor-agnostic orchestration for training, inference and agentic workloads. ormb: Docker for ML/DL Models Based on OCI Artifacts. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dstack over ormb?
- Choose dstack over ormb when dstack is primarily Python; ormb is Go; License: dstack is MPL-2.0, ormb is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The core functionality of dstack is free and open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. Additional services or support may be available for a fee.; Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires Git and OpenSSH for CLI installation and configuration.; Tags unique to dstack: agent-skills, agentic-orchestration, amd, cloud; Also covers AI Agents; When you need orchestration for AI workloads that can run on a variety of hardware like NVIDIA, AMD, TPU, and Tenstorrent, and across different environments such as clouds, Kubernetes, and bare metal.
- When should I choose ormb over dstack?
- Choose ormb over dstack when ormb is primarily Go; dstack is Python; License: ormb is Apache-2.0, dstack is MPL-2.0; Tags unique to ormb: machine-learning, model-management, model-versioning, oci-artifacts; If you need sophisticated version control for your ML/DL models through an image registry, ORMB provides this functionality.
- When should I avoid dstack?
- If you are looking for a tool that is tightly integrated with a specific cloud provider or hardware vendor, as dstack is designed to be vendor-agnostic. When your project strictly requires proprietary licensing, as dstack is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, which is open source. If your team does not have the capability to install and configure the dstack CLI, which requires Git and OpenSSH, and involves setting up a server and configuring it with a user token and project URL
- When should I avoid ormb?
- Should you seek simple models deployment without extensive version management features, ORMB may introduce unnecessary complexity. If your project strictly avoids using Docker and OCI artifacts for model handling, then this tool would not be suitable.
- Is dstack or ormb more popular on GitHub?
- dstack has more GitHub stars (2,253 vs 474). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dstack and ormb open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dstack: MPL-2.0, ormb: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to dstack or ormb?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dstack alternatives and ormb alternatives (dstack markdown twin, ormb 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, dstack or ormb?
- dstack: Very active. ormb: Dormant. 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 dstack and ormb?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dstack trust report; ormb trust report.