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Ollama vs SillyTavern
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| Fact | Ollama | SillyTavern |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 182k | 34k |
| Latest | v0.35.1 | 1.19.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 45 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialOllamaRuns open-weight models on your own machine behind a local API. Pair it with a chat app for the interface.
PartialSillyTavernA self-hosted chat front end aimed at character roleplay, in front of hosted APIs or local models.
Ollama
- v0.40.0-rc62026-09-25v0.40.0pre-release
- v0.35.12026-09-29Ollama now supports Clef and Clef Flash, Cloudflare's new open-source decision models, through /v1/systemone.
- v0.35.02026-09-28Ollama now supports decision models through /v1/systemone, based on TypeSafe’s Jev API.
- v0.34.42026-09-23Structured outputs on thinking models now apply in a single pass, making them faster and more reliable.
- v0.34.32026-09-19GET /api/show now advertises each model's thinking controls and default:
SillyTavern
- 1.19.02026-09-14Anthropic: Added support for Claude Fable 5 and 5.1, Claude Opus 4.8 and 5, Claude Sonnet 5.
- 1.18.02026-05-03Read the maintainers statement regarding a recent security incident involving the "Bot Browser" third-party extension a…
- 1.17.02026-03-28Note: Requires Node.js 20 or higher.
- 1.16.02026-02-14Note: The first-time startup on low-end devices may take longer due to the image metadata caching process.
- 1.15.02025-12-28Introducing the first preview of Macros 2.0, a comprehensive overhaul of the macro system that enables nesting, stable…
Ollama
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SillyTavern
✓ signed The latest release, 1.19.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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