--- title: "gpustack vs gateway" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/gpustack-gpustack-vs-missingstudio-gateway" tools: ["gpustack-gpustack", "missingstudio-gateway"] --- # gpustack vs gateway *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick gpustack if gpustack is a GPU cluster manager that supports high-performance AI model serving and on-demand SSH-accessible GPU instances, suitable for environments requiring robust management of GPU resources and support for various; pick gateway if aI Gateway is a core infrastructure stack for deploying production-ready AI applications, supporting multiple operating systems and offering Docker images for easy deployment. [gpustack](https://gpustack.ai) reports 5.7k GitHub stars, 650 forks, and 700 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [gateway](https://www.missing.studio) has 161 stars, 16 forks, and 10 open issues, last pushed Apr 8, 2024. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [gpustack's repository](https://github.com/gpustack/gpustack) and [gateway's repository](https://github.com/pyadav/gateway). | | [gpustack](/tools/gpustack-gpustack.md) | [gateway](/tools/missingstudio-gateway.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A GPU cluster manager for high-performance AI model serving and on-demand SSH-accessible GPU instances | Core infrastructure stack for building production-ready AI Applications | | Stars | 5,710 | 161 | | Forks | 650 | 16 | | Open issues | 700 | 10 | | Language | Python | Go | | Adopt for | gpustack is a GPU cluster manager that supports high-performance AI model serving and on-demand SSH-accessible GPU instances, suitable for environments requiring robust management of GPU resources and support for various | AI Gateway is a core infrastructure stack for deploying production-ready AI applications, supporting multiple operating systems and offering Docker images for easy deployment. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | gpustack is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, which allows for free use, modification, and distribution of the software, provided that the license terms are adhered to. | AI Gateway is licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing for broad usage and modification. | | Categories | Inference & Serving | Inference & Serving | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [gpustack](/tools/gpustack-gpustack.md) | [gateway](/tools/missingstudio-gateway.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) | | Days since push | 1d | 893d | | Open issues (now) | 700 | 10 | | Stars delta | +256 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +27 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/gpustack-gpustack/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/missingstudio-gateway/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: gpustack - **Pricing:** freemium - gpustack is free to use under the Apache License, Version 2.0, but users may incur costs related to the infrastructure and resources used to run the tool. - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; gpustack requires Docker for installation and management.; Ensure that the Docker environment is properly set up and that the user has the necessary permissions to run Docker commands. - **Adopt for:** gpustack is a GPU cluster manager that supports high-performance AI model serving and on-demand SSH-accessible GPU instances, suitable for environments requiring robust management of GPU resources and support for various - **License detail:** gpustack is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, which allows for free use, modification, and distribution of the software, provided that the license terms are adhered to. ## Decision facts: gateway - **Pricing:** freemium - The tool is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, with no explicit premium features mentioned. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker is required for deployment, and the tool supports a wide range of operating systems. - **Adopt for:** AI Gateway is a core infrastructure stack for deploying production-ready AI applications, supporting multiple operating systems and offering Docker images for easy deployment. - **License detail:** AI Gateway is licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing for broad usage and modification. ## Choose when ### Choose gpustack if… - gpustack is primarily Python; gateway is Go. - Pricing: gpustack is free to use under the Apache License, Version 2.0, but users may incur costs related to the infrastructure and resources used to run the tool.. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; gpustack requires Docker for installation and management.; Ensure that the Docker environment is properly set up and that the user has the necessary permissions to run Docker commands.. - Tags unique to gpustack: ascend, cuda, deepseek, distributed-inference. - When you need to manage a GPU cluster for high-performance AI model serving and require on-demand SSH-accessible GPU instances. ### Choose gateway if… - gateway is primarily Go; gpustack is Python. - Pricing: The tool is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, with no explicit premium features mentioned.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker is required for deployment, and the tool supports a wide range of operating systems.. - Tags unique to gateway: ai, aistudio, api, gateway. - gateway ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - Use AI Gateway when you need to deploy production-ready AI applications across various operating systems, as it supports macOS, Windows, Linux, OpenBSD, and FreeBSD. ## When NOT to use gpustack - If your project does not require the specific AI frameworks and technologies supported by gpustack, such as vLLM and SGLang, and you need broader support. - When you are looking for a solution that does not rely on Docker for deployment, as gpustack requires Docker for installation and management. - If you need a tool that provides more extensive customization options beyond what gpustack offers, as it may not be as flexible in terms of configuration. ## When NOT to use gateway - Avoid AI Gateway if you require a tool that is actively maintained, as the repository indicates the tool is deprecated. - Do not use AI Gateway if you need a solution that supports real-time updates or the latest features, since the deprecation status suggests limited ongoing development and support. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between gpustack and gateway? gpustack: A GPU cluster manager for high-performance AI model serving and on-demand SSH-accessible GPU instances. gateway: Core infrastructure stack for building production-ready AI Applications. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose gpustack over gateway? Choose gpustack over gateway when gpustack is primarily Python; gateway is Go; Pricing: gpustack is free to use under the Apache License, Version 2.0, but users may incur costs related to the infrastructure and resources used to run the tool.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; gpustack requires Docker for installation and management.; Ensure that the Docker environment is properly set up and that the user has the necessary permissions to run Docker commands.; Tags unique to gpustack: ascend, cuda, deepseek, distributed-inference; When you need to manage a GPU cluster for high-performance AI model serving and require on-demand SSH-accessible GPU instances. ### When should I choose gateway over gpustack? Choose gateway over gpustack when gateway is primarily Go; gpustack is Python; Pricing: The tool is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, with no explicit premium features mentioned.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker is required for deployment, and the tool supports a wide range of operating systems.; Tags unique to gateway: ai, aistudio, api, gateway; gateway ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use AI Gateway when you need to deploy production-ready AI applications across various operating systems, as it supports macOS, Windows, Linux, OpenBSD, and FreeBSD. ### When should I avoid gpustack? If your project does not require the specific AI frameworks and technologies supported by gpustack, such as vLLM and SGLang, and you need broader support. When you are looking for a solution that does not rely on Docker for deployment, as gpustack requires Docker for installation and management. If you need a tool that provides more extensive customization options beyond what gpustack offers, as it may not be as flexible in terms of configuration. ### When should I avoid gateway? Avoid AI Gateway if you require a tool that is actively maintained, as the repository indicates the tool is deprecated. Do not use AI Gateway if you need a solution that supports real-time updates or the latest features, since the deprecation status suggests limited ongoing development and support. ### Is gpustack or gateway more popular on GitHub? gpustack has more GitHub stars (5,710 vs 161). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are gpustack and gateway open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gpustack: Apache-2.0, gateway: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to gpustack or gateway? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [gpustack alternatives](/tools/gpustack-gpustack/alternatives) and [gateway alternatives](/tools/missingstudio-gateway/alternatives) ([gpustack markdown twin](/tools/gpustack-gpustack/alternatives.md), [gateway markdown twin](/tools/missingstudio-gateway/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/gpustack-gpustack-vs-missingstudio-gateway.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, gpustack or gateway? gpustack: Very active. gateway: 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 gpustack and gateway? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [gpustack trust report](/tools/gpustack-gpustack/trust); [gateway trust report](/tools/missingstudio-gateway/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=gpustack-gpustack`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=gpustack-gpustack) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_