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7 self-hosted inference servers compared: vLLM, SGLang, Ollama, TEI, LocalAI, Dynamo-Triton & SIE. Choose the right one based on your workload, not the brand.
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TL;DR Pick inference servers by shape of workload, not brand. There is no single winner, and people (or even AI) telling you otherwise is probably overselling. This guide covers 7 best self-hosted inference servers, specifically for open-source models, for each work case.