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LocalAI vs TextGen

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LocalAITextGen
LanguageGoPython
LicenceMITAGPL-3.0
Stars49k48k
Latestv4.11.0v4.9
Last push2026-10-062026-08-17
Release cadenceabout 14 days between releasesabout 2 days between releases
Active contributors20+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialLocalAIOpenAI-compatible API for local text, image and audio models, on CPU or GPU.

    PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.

  • Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →

    PartialLocalAIRuns open-weight models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.

    PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.