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LLM vs LocalAI
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| Fact | LLM | LocalAI |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 13k | 49k |
| Latest | 0.36 | v4.11.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-22 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 20+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialLLMPrompts hosted and local models from the terminal and logs every exchange to SQLite.
PartialLocalAIOpenAI-compatible API for local text, image and audio models, on CPU or GPU.
LLM
LLM
unsigned The latest release, 0.36, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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LocalAI
✓ signed The latest release, v4.11.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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