AirLLM vs FastChat

A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and characteristics.

AirLLM

Open-source Python library that runs very large language models on low-memory GPUs by streaming model layers one at a time.

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FastChat

FastChat is an open platform for training, serving, and evaluating large language model-based chatbots.

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AttributeAirLLMFastChat
Pricing typeFreeFree
Korean supportNoOfficial
PlatformsLinux, macOS, CUDA-enabled NVIDIA GPUs, Apple SiliconWeb, API, CLI
Open sourceYesYes
API available-Available
SDK-Available
LLM-based-Yes
Multimodal-Yes
AI modelLlama, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral, Mixtral, Phi, Gemma-
GitHub Stars33.8K39.5K
VendorAnima AI LLCLMSYS Org
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
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AirLLM key features

  • Reducing GPU memory usage through layer-wise model streaming
  • Supporting inference of 70B-class models on a single 4GB GPU
  • AutoModel interface based on Hugging Face model IDs
  • 4-bit and 8-bit block-wise model compression
  • Supporting CPU inference and Apple Silicon macOS
  • Supporting various model families including Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek, and Mistral

FastChat key features

  • OpenAI-compatible API
  • Support for various LLMs
  • Web-based Chat UI
  • Distributed Serving Architecture
  • Evaluation Tools (MT-bench)
  • vLLM & LightLLM Integration