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GPUStack vs vLLM
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| Fact | GPUStack | vLLM |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 5.8k | 93k |
| Latest | v2.2.3 | v0.31.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 260+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialGPUStackManages a cluster of GPUs and serves open-weight models across it behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
PartialvLLMServes open-weight models behind an OpenAI-compatible API, tuned for GPU throughput.
GPUStack
- v2.3.0rc22026-09-30pre-release
- v2.3.0rc12026-09-01pre-release
- v2.2.32026-07-31Fixed an issue where vLLM services routed through GPUStack were incompatible with Claude Code. (Issue #5934)
- v2.2.3rc12026-07-31pre-release
- v2.2.22026-07-24This release fixes two security vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to upgrade immediately.
vLLM
- v0.31.02026-10-05This release features 717 commits from 307 contributors (96 new)!
- v0.30.02026-09-22This release features 762 commits from 315 contributors (104 new)!
- v0.29.02026-09-09This release features 594 commits from 277 contributors (91 new)!
- v0.28.02026-08-26This release features 584 commits from 270 contributors (76 new)!
- v0.27.12026-08-11This is a patch release on top of v0.27.0.
GPUStack
unsigned The latest release, v2.2.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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vLLM
unsigned The latest release, v0.31.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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