# vLLM vs Zealot

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

| | vLLM | Zealot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 25 in LLM Inference | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 95 783 ✓ | 1 366 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 231 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.32.0 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

vLLM scores 91/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.

vLLM ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.

vLLM is growing faster right now (+3 231 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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