Open-Source LLM Inference Runtimes 2026: vLLM vs llama.cpp vs Ollama vs SGLang vs TGI
Reading Time: 7 minutes ⚡ The Brief vLLM v0.20.0 leads GPU throughput with PagedAttention and continuous batching, ideal for serving under high concurrency. llama.cpp excels at CPU inference and edge deployment with GGUF quantization supporting devices from Raspberry Pi to workstations. Ollama v0.21.2 wraps llama.cpp with model registry and REST API, prioritizing developer experience…