Ollama vs llama.cpp
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Ollama
4
94.9
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llama.cpp
6
94.4
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 94.9 (best) | 94.4 |
| Release freshness | 94.3 | 94.6 (best) |
| Adoption signals | 87.6 (best) | 85.2 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 49 days ago
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Updated 48 days ago
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| Latest version | v0.34.2 · 2026-09-17 | b11043 · 2026-09-18 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| API only | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Ollama
#4 overall · #1 in category
94.9/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +33.0 94.3 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.9 87.6 × 25%
Rank receipt: llama.cpp
#6 overall · #2 in category
94.4/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +33.1 94.6 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.3 85.2 × 25%
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