Ollama or vLLM? How to choose the right LLM serving tool for your use case

142 · Red Hat · July 8, 2025, 7:37 a.m.
Summary
This blog post compares two popular LLM serving tools, Ollama and vLLM, detailing their strengths and use cases in AI development. Ollama is ideal for local prototyping and individual developers, while vLLM excels in scalable, high-performance production environments. Key differences include setup complexity, intended user base, performance, and quantization support.