Comparison
LLMs-from-scratch vs vllm
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| LLMs-from-scratch | vllm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Implement a ChatGPT-like LLM in PyTorch from scratch | A high-throughput and memory-efficient inference and serving engine for LLMs |
| Stars | 99k | 86k |
| Forks | 15k | 19k |
| Open issues | 4 | 5.6k |
| Language | Jupyter Notebook | Python |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Last pushed | Jun 2, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Categories | Model Training, LLM Frameworks | Model Training, Inference & Serving |
Choose LLMs-from-scratch if…
- More widely adopted - 99k stars vs 86k.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (4).
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.