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LocalAI vs ollama
Compare adoption, momentum, maintenance health, and project basics before choosing which tool to evaluate deeper.
LocalAI
LocalAI is the open-source AI engine. Run any model - LLMs, vision, voice, image, video - on any hardware. No GPU required.
Best matched with other inference tools.
46.2K
Stars
+130
Weekly
86/100
Health
ollama
Get up and running with Kimi-K2.6, GLM-5.2, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and other models.
Best matched with other inference tools.
176.7K
Stars
+450
Weekly
90/100
Health
Quick Take
Adoption
ollama has the larger GitHub footprint with 176.7K stars.
Momentum
ollama is currently growing faster at +450 stars this week.
Maintenance
ollama has the stronger automated maintenance signal at 90/100. This is not a security or fit verdict.
Side-by-side evidence
Use these signals to narrow your choice, then confirm setup, license, and fit upstream.
| Signal | LocalAI | ollama |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence status | Basic listing· 3d ago | Recently verified· 3d ago |
| GitHub stars | 46.2K | 176.7K |
| Weekly growth | +130 | +450 |
| Health score | Strong86/100 |
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