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Alpaca vs Xinference
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| Fact | Alpaca | Xinference |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 1.6k | 9.6k |
| Latest | 9.2.5 | v3.5.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-06 |
| 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 | 38 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.
PartialXinferenceServes open-weight language, embedding and speech models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
Alpaca
Xinference
Alpaca
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Xinference
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