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Alpaca vs oterm
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| Fact | Alpaca | oterm |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 1.6k | 2.4k |
| Latest | 9.2.5 | 0.25.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 27 days between releases | about 15 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAlpacaA GNOME desktop app for chatting with local models through Ollama.
PartialotermA terminal chat client for Ollama models.
Alpaca
Alpaca
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oterm
✓ signed The latest release, 0.25.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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