Comparison
aqueduct vs xllm
Verdict
Pick aqueduct if aqueduct is a deprecated Go-based tool for orchestrating LLM and ML workloads across various cloud infrastructures with Kubernetes support; pick xllm if a high-performance inference engine for LLM, VLM, DiT, and REC models by the OpenAtom Foundation.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 29, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | aqueduct | xllm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1209d since push) As of Sep 29, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 29, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- aqueduct
- Orchestrate LLM and ML workloads on any cloud infrastructure using Go.
- xllm
- A high-performance inference engine for LLM, VLM, DiT and REC models
Stars
- aqueduct
- 518
- xllm
- 1.6k
Forks
- aqueduct
- 20
- xllm
- 300
Open issues
- aqueduct
- 11
- xllm
- 211
Language
- aqueduct
- Go
- xllm
- C++
Adopt for
- aqueduct
- Aqueduct is a deprecated Go-based tool for orchestrating LLM and ML workloads across various cloud infrastructures with Kubernetes support.
- xllm
- A high-performance inference engine for LLM, VLM, DiT, and REC models by the OpenAtom Foundation.
Persona
- aqueduct
- -
- xllm
- -
Runtime
- aqueduct
- -
- xllm
- -
License
- aqueduct
- Apache-2.0
- xllm
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- aqueduct
- Jun 7, 2023
- xllm
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- aqueduct
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- xllm
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- aqueduct
- Dormant (18%)
- xllm
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- aqueduct
- 1209d
- xllm
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- aqueduct
- 11
- xllm
- 211
Stars delta
- aqueduct
- +1 (30d)
- xllm
- +84 (30d)
Open issues delta
- aqueduct
- 0 (30d)
- xllm
- +20 (30d)
Full report
- aqueduct
- Trust report
- xllm
- Trust report
Choose aqueduct if…
- aqueduct is primarily Go; xllm is C++.
- Tags unique to aqueduct: ai, data, data-science, kubernetes.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, Model Training.
- When you need to deploy legacy workflows that depend on Aqueduct's specific implementation of custom ops for resource allocation and training.
When NOT to use aqueduct
- Avoid if active project maintenance or community support is required as Aqueduct is no longer maintained.
- Skip this tool for new projects focusing on state-of-the-art ML orchestration, opting instead for actively supported alternatives.
Choose xllm if…
- xllm is primarily C++; aqueduct is Go.
- Tags unique to xllm: deepseek, glm, llm-inference.
- When developing applications that require optimized performance on various AI accelerators
When NOT to use xllm
- If your project strictly requires Python-based inference engines for backend support
- In cases preferring proprietary licenses over the Apache-2.0 open-source framework used here
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (RunLLM/aqueduct) · observed Sep 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (RunLLM/aqueduct) · observed Sep 29, 2026
- Last push (RunLLM/aqueduct) · observed Jun 7, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (xLLM-AI/xllm) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (xLLM-AI/xllm) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (xLLM-AI/xllm) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: aqueduct 518 · xllm 1.6k (synced Sep 29, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between aqueduct and xllm?
- aqueduct: Orchestrate LLM and ML workloads on any cloud infrastructure using Go.. xllm: A high-performance inference engine for LLM, VLM, DiT and REC models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose aqueduct over xllm?
- Choose aqueduct over xllm when aqueduct is primarily Go; xllm is C++; Tags unique to aqueduct: ai, data, data-science, kubernetes; Also covers LLM Frameworks, Model Training; When you need to deploy legacy workflows that depend on Aqueduct's specific implementation of custom ops for resource allocation and training.
- When should I choose xllm over aqueduct?
- Choose xllm over aqueduct when xllm is primarily C++; aqueduct is Go; Tags unique to xllm: deepseek, glm, llm-inference; When developing applications that require optimized performance on various AI accelerators.
- When should I avoid aqueduct?
- Avoid if active project maintenance or community support is required as Aqueduct is no longer maintained. Skip this tool for new projects focusing on state-of-the-art ML orchestration, opting instead for actively supported alternatives.
- When should I avoid xllm?
- If your project strictly requires Python-based inference engines for backend support In cases preferring proprietary licenses over the Apache-2.0 open-source framework used here
- Is aqueduct or xllm more popular on GitHub?
- xllm has more GitHub stars (1,577 vs 518). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are aqueduct and xllm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (aqueduct: Apache-2.0, xllm: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to aqueduct or xllm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at aqueduct alternatives and xllm alternatives (aqueduct markdown twin, xllm 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, aqueduct or xllm?
- aqueduct: Dormant. xllm: 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 aqueduct and xllm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: aqueduct trust report; xllm trust report.