llama.cpp vs LocalAI

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Comparison of llama.cpp vs LocalAI
Criteria llama.cpp
6 94.4 =
LocalAI
61 86.6 =
Score 94.4 (best) 86.6
Release freshness 94.6 (best) 94.3
Adoption signals 85.2 (best) 78.2
Release freshness
Updated 48 days ago
Updated 49 days ago
Latest version b11043 · 2026-09-18v4.10.0 · 2026-09-17
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
API only ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ -
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: llama.cpp
#6 overall · #2 in category
94.4/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +33.1 94.6 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +21.3 85.2 × 25%
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Rank receipt: LocalAI
#61 overall · #3 in category
86.6/100
  1. Platform readiness +34.0 85.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +33.0 94.3 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +19.6 78.2 × 25%
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