Groq vs vLLM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Groq had more branded searches than vLLM among LLM inference platforms worldwide. Groq had about 368,000 branded searches, while vLLM had 135,000. Groq made up 37.1% of all LLM inference platform searches we track, and vLLM accounted for 13.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LLM inference platforms, Groq and vLLM each appeared in four of the five answers. Groq was mentioned before vLLM in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Groq, about 3 searches for every 1 for vLLM
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Groq, named ahead of vLLM in 4 of 4 answers
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Top LLM inference platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Groq and vLLM were each mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Groq was listed before vLLM in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Together AI1st- Groq2nd
OpenAI API3rd
Baseten4th
vLLM5th
Replicate6th
Anyscale–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Together AI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Groq4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- vLLM4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Baseten3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- OpenAI API2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Replicate1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Anyscale0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about LLM inference platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which LLM inference platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best LLM inference platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LLM inference platform for a development team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai inference platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“llm inference platforms”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Groq or vLLM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Groq and vLLM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight LLM inference platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Groq, vLLM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Groq | OpenAI API | Replicate | vLLM | Together AI | Baseten | Anyscale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.8% | 30.4% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.9% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.61% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.3% | 25.6% | 20.9% | 14% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 0.84% |
| Feb 2026 | 31% | 31% | 17% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.7% | 31.7% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.6% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 2% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 34.9% | 28.5% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 24% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 0.79% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.6% | 21.3% | 9.5% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 0.86% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.1% | 24.8% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 5% | 0.66% |
How has the Groq and vLLM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Groq was ahead of vLLM in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Groq’s share of searches among LLM inference platforms worldwide moved from 24.8% to 37.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, vLLM’s share of searches among LLM inference platforms worldwide moved from 16.6% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
How did search popularity change for LLM inference platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, vLLM gained share of searches among LLM inference platforms worldwide, from 12.5% to 13.6%.
In September 2026, Groq lost share of searches among LLM inference platforms worldwide, from 41.6% to 37.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Groq’s and vLLM’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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