# vLLM vs Warpgate

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | vLLM | Warpgate |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 25 in LLM Inference | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 95 748 ✓ | 8 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 196 ✓ | +198 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 33 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.32.0 · 17 Oct 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

vLLM scores 91/100 against 75/100 for Warpgate, so it is the safer default.

Warpgate ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for vLLM.

If you want the quickest setup, Warpgate is easier to run; vLLM needs more configuration.

vLLM is growing faster right now (+3 196 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [vLLM](https://selfhost.directory/project/vllm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vllm.md)
- [Warpgate](https://selfhost.directory/project/warpgate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/warpgate.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/vllm-vs-warpgate