# vLLM

> Serve large language models with an inference engine built for deployment.

vLLM helps users serve large language models with an inference engine built for deployment. The product supports language model serving and inference optimization. Starting points include deploy an open language model and evaluate model-serving resource requirements. Check the documentation, license, supported models, hardware requirements, and any separate API or hosting costs. Test on a small representative project before integrating it into an existing system.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Developer Tools
- Official site: https://vllm.ai/
- Last checked: 2026-09-25

## Key features

- Language model serving
- Inference optimization

## Use cases

- Deploy an open language model
- Evaluate model-serving resource requirements

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/vllm/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/vllm/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/vllm/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.