Comparison
kubeai vs ome
Verdict
Pick kubeai if kubeAI is an AI inference operator for Kubernetes that simplifies the deployment and scaling of machine learning models, including LLMs, embeddings, and speech-to-text services, with intelligent scaling and optimized for; pick ome if oME is a Kubernetes operator tailored for LLM serving and management, focusing on tasks such as GPU scheduling and model lifecycle control, compatible with.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | kubeai | ome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 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 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- kubeai
- AI Inference Operator for Kubernetes
- ome
- Kubernetes operator for LLM serving and management
Stars
- kubeai
- 1.3k
- ome
- 509
Forks
- kubeai
- 137
- ome
- 97
Open issues
- kubeai
- 121
- ome
- 141
Language
- kubeai
- Go
- ome
- Go
Adopt for
- kubeai
- KubeAI is an AI inference operator for Kubernetes that simplifies the deployment and scaling of machine learning models, including LLMs, embeddings, and speech-to-text services, with intelligent scaling and optimized for
- ome
- OME is a Kubernetes operator tailored for LLM serving and management, focusing on tasks such as GPU scheduling and model lifecycle control, compatible with SGLang, vLLM, TensorRT-LLM, and Triton.
Persona
- kubeai
- -
- ome
- -
Runtime
- kubeai
- -
- ome
- -
License
- kubeai
- Apache-2.0
- ome
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- kubeai
- Sep 17, 2026
- ome
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- kubeai
- Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio
- ome
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- kubeai
- 121
- ome
- 141
Stars delta
- kubeai
- +28 (30d)
- ome
- +27 (30d)
Open issues delta
- kubeai
- +9 (30d)
- ome
- +20 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- kubeai
- Published findings
- ome
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- kubeai
- Trust report
- ome
- Trust report
Choose kubeai if…
- Pricing: The tool is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires a Kubernetes cluster; Supports deployment on CPU, GPU, or TPU hardware.
- Tags unique to kubeai: ai, autoscaler, faster-whisper, inference-operator.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
- kubeai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- you need to deploy and scale machine learning models on Kubernetes, especially LLMs, embeddings, and speech-to-text services
When NOT to use kubeai
- you are looking for a solution that requires additional systems like Istio or Knative for scale-from-zero
- you need a tool that heavily relies on Prometheus metrics adapter for autoscaling
- you are working in an environment that does not support Kubernetes
- you prefer a more complex setup with multiple dependencies for customization
Choose ome if…
- Tags unique to ome: gpu-scheduling, kubernetes-operator, llm-inference, model-serving.
- If you need robust GPU scheduling alongside LLM serving
- More recently updated (last pushed Sep 20, 2026).
When NOT to use ome
- In environments where a language other than Go for the operator's implementation is preferred
- When your infrastructure does not support or utilize Kubernetes for orchestration purposes
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (kubeai-project/kubeai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (kubeai-project/kubeai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (kubeai-project/kubeai) · observed Sep 17, 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 (ome-projects/ome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ome-projects/ome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ome-projects/ome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: kubeai 1.3k · ome 509 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between kubeai and ome?
- kubeai: AI Inference Operator for Kubernetes. ome: Kubernetes operator for LLM serving and management. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose kubeai over ome?
- Choose kubeai over ome when Pricing: The tool is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires a Kubernetes cluster; Supports deployment on CPU, GPU, or TPU hardware; Tags unique to kubeai: ai, autoscaler, faster-whisper, inference-operator; Also covers Speech & Audio; kubeai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; you need to deploy and scale machine learning models on Kubernetes, especially LLMs, embeddings, and speech-to-text services.
- When should I choose ome over kubeai?
- Choose ome over kubeai when Tags unique to ome: gpu-scheduling, kubernetes-operator, llm-inference, model-serving; If you need robust GPU scheduling alongside LLM serving; More recently updated (last pushed Sep 20, 2026).
- When should I avoid kubeai?
- you are looking for a solution that requires additional systems like Istio or Knative for scale-from-zero you need a tool that heavily relies on Prometheus metrics adapter for autoscaling you are working in an environment that does not support Kubernetes you prefer a more complex setup with multiple dependencies for customization
- When should I avoid ome?
- In environments where a language other than Go for the operator's implementation is preferred When your infrastructure does not support or utilize Kubernetes for orchestration purposes
- Is kubeai or ome more popular on GitHub?
- kubeai has more GitHub stars (1,265 vs 509). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are kubeai and ome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (kubeai: Apache-2.0, ome: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to kubeai or ome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at kubeai alternatives and ome alternatives (kubeai markdown twin, ome 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, kubeai or ome?
- kubeai: Very active. ome: 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 kubeai and ome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: kubeai trust report; ome trust report.