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Alpaca vs TensorRT-LLM
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| Fact | Alpaca | TensorRT-LLM |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 1.6k | 15k |
| Latest | 9.2.5 | v1.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 27 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 125+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAlpacaA GNOME desktop app for chatting with local models through Ollama.
PartialTensorRT-LLMServes open-weight models on NVIDIA GPUs behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
Alpaca
TensorRT-LLM
- v1.3.0rc292026-09-29Model Supportpre-release
- v1.3.0rc282026-09-23Known Issuespre-release
- v1.3.0rc272026-09-18Known Issuespre-release
- v1.3.0rc262026-09-09Known Issuespre-release
- v1.3.0rc252026-08-31Annoucementspre-release
Alpaca
unsigned The latest release, 9.2.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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TensorRT-LLM
✓ signed The latest release, v1.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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