What is vLLM?
Infrastructure
vLLM — An open-source library for high-throughput LLM inference and serving. Uses PagedAttention to manage GPU memory efficiently, achieving 10-24x higher throughput than naive implementations.
FAQ
What is vLLM used for?
Serving LLMs in production with high throughput. It handles multiple concurrent requests efficiently using PagedAttention and continuous batching.
Is vLLM free?
Yes, open-source under Apache 2.0 license.
vLLM vs Ollama?
vLLM is for multi-user production serving (high throughput). Ollama is for single-user local inference (ease of use).
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