llama.cpp vs LocalAI
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| Field | L llama.cppC/C++ runtime that made local GGUF models practical. | L LocalAIOpenAI-compatible API that can sit in front of several local backends. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms· | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker |
| Docker· | No | Yes |
| Commercial | yes | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Local AI | Local AI |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language· | C++ | Go |
| Jobs· | run Llama, CPU inference, embed models | OpenAI-compatible local API, drop-in LLM endpoint |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 87k | 35k |
| Last commit· | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Last release· | Sep 3, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |