OpenLLM
Serve any open model as an OpenAI API in one command
Inference serverServing frameworkApache-2.0Runs locallyPythonBeginner
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What is OpenLLM?
OpenLLM by BentoML runs open models behind an OpenAI-compatible endpoint with one command, adds a chat UI, and packages everything for Docker or cloud deployment.
Why people choose OpenLLM
- One command from model to OpenAI-compatible API
- Built-in chat UI for quick testing
- Clean path to Docker and cloud deployment via BentoML
OpenLLM at a glance
| Category | Inference server |
| Type | Serving framework |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Built with | Python |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Best for | going from model name to production endpoint fast |
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Open-source alternatives to OpenLLM
Other open-source inference server tools worth comparing:
vLLMHigh-throughput serving for production
TGIHugging Face's production text server
SGLangFast serving with structured outputs
LMDeployToolkit for compressing and serving LLMs
Aphrodite EngineHigh-throughput LLM serving
TensorRT-LLMPeak throughput on NVIDIA GPUs
KTransformersRun huge MoE models on one consumer GPU
Ray ServeScale model serving across a clusterBentoMLPackage any model into a production APIOpenLLM head-to-head
OpenLLM vs vLLMOpenLLM vs TGIOpenLLM vs SGLangOpenLLM vs LMDeployOpenLLM vs Aphrodite EngineOpenLLM vs TensorRT-LLMOpenLLM vs KTransformersOpenLLM vs Ray ServeOpenLLM vs BentoML
FAQ
Is OpenLLM free?
OpenLLM is free and open-source (Apache-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Can I run OpenLLM locally?
Yes. OpenLLM is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
What is the best alternative to OpenLLM?
Popular open-source alternatives include vLLM, TGI, SGLang. See the comparisons above to choose.
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