Comparison
llama.cpp vs vllm
A neutral, constraint-first comparison - live GitHub stats and typed relationships, not marketing.
| llama.cpp | vllm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | LLM inference in C/C++ | A high-throughput and memory-efficient inference and serving engine for LLMs |
| Stars | 120k | 86k |
| Forks | 20k | 19k |
| Open issues | 1.8k | 5.6k |
| Language | C++ | Python |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Last pushed | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Categories | Inference & Serving | Model Training, Inference & Serving |
Choose llama.cpp if…
- More widely adopted - 120k stars vs 86k.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 7, 2026).
- Leaner open-issue backlog (1.8k).