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LMDeploy vs Xinference
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| Fact | LMDeploy | Xinference |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 8.1k | 9.6k |
| Latest | v0.18.0 | v3.5.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 23 days between releases | about 15 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 28 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialLMDeployServes open-weight models behind an OpenAI-compatible API, with quantisation and batching.
PartialXinferenceServes open-weight language, embedding and speech models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
LMDeploy
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LMDeploy
✓ signed The latest release, v0.18.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Xinference
✓ signed The latest release, v3.5.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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