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llamafile vs MLC LLM
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| Fact | llamafile | MLC LLM |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 26k | 23k |
| Latest | 0.10.6 | v0.20.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Ollama. Alternatives to Ollama →
PartialllamafilePacks llama.cpp and a model into one executable that runs on most systems, with a local API and web chat.
PartialMLC LLMCompiles models for GPUs, phones and browsers, and serves them behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
llamafile
✓ signed The latest release, 0.10.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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MLC LLM
unsigned The latest release, v0.20.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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