Open Source
ROLL
An Efficient and User-Friendly Scaling Library for Reinforcement Learning with Large Language Models
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About ROLL
ROLL is an open-source Python library from Alibaba's Community for scaling reinforcement learning with large language models. It provides efficient, user-friendly tools for training LLMs with RL algorithms, focusing on ease of use and performance.
Best for
Researchers and engineers working on RL-based LLM alignment and fine-tuning at scale.
Use cases
- Fine-tuning LLMs with reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF)
- Scaling RL training across multiple GPUs or nodes for large models
- Prototyping and benchmarking RL algorithms on language tasks
Notes
3,193 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-01. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Optimized for performance, making RL training faster and more resource-efficient
- Designed with a focus on usability, lowering the barrier for RL with LLMs
- Backed by Alibaba's engineering, ensuring reliability and ongoing development
Cons
- Relatively new with a smaller community and fewer third-party integrations
- Requires familiarity with both RL and LLM training to use effectively
- May lack some advanced features of more mature RL frameworks
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 0.4.0 (released 29 Sept 2026)
- GitHub stars
- 3,408
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Stars and usage
How ROLL is growing
3,193 to 3,408
Alternatives
Alternatives to ROLL
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| open-r1This is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| OpenRLHFThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| TinyZeroThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| veRLThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
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- GitHubOfficial
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Changelog
What changed
Released 0.4.0
Released 0.3.0
Released 0.2.1
Released 0.2.0
Released 0.1.3
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open-r1
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Fully open reproduction of DeepSeek-R1
OpenRLHF
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TinyZero
Community
Minimal reproduction of DeepSeek R1-Zero
veRL
Community
verl/HybridFlow: A Flexible and Efficient RL Post-Training Framework
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vLLM
Community
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