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llama.cpp vs TensorRT-LLM

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llama.cppTensorRT-LLM
LanguageC++Python
LicenceMITOther
Stars130k15k
Latestv0.6.0v1.2.1
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasestoo few releases
Active contributors173+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days125+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    Partialllama.cppRuns open-weight models on CPU or GPU, with a built-in server and a minimal web chat.

    PartialTensorRT-LLMServes open-weight models on NVIDIA GPUs behind an OpenAI-compatible API.