--- title: "gateway vs ollama-app" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/adaline-gateway-vs-jhubi1-ollama-app" tools: ["adaline-gateway", "jhubi1-ollama-app"] --- # gateway vs ollama-app *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick gateway if unified SDK for calling over 200 LLMs with production-grade capabilities in TypeScript; pick ollama-app if a modern and easy-to-use client for Ollama AI framework in Dart under the Apache-2.0 license. [gateway](https://www.adaline.ai/docs) reports 607 GitHub stars, 26 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed Jul 29, 2026. [ollama-app](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app) has 1.8k stars, 220 forks, and 31 open issues, last pushed Aug 7, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [gateway's repository](https://github.com/adaline/gateway) and [ollama-app's repository](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app). | | [gateway](/tools/adaline-gateway.md) | [ollama-app](/tools/jhubi1-ollama-app.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Unified SDK for calling over 200 LLMs | A modern and easy-to-use client for Ollama | | Stars | 607 | 1,809 | | Forks | 26 | 220 | | Open issues | 2 | 31 | | Language | TypeScript | Dart | | Adopt for | Unified SDK for calling over 200 LLMs with production-grade capabilities in TypeScript. | A modern and easy-to-use client for Ollama AI framework in Dart under the Apache-2.0 license. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | The software is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, offering permissive terms for distribution and modification of the source code. | | Categories | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [gateway](/tools/adaline-gateway.md) | [ollama-app](/tools/jhubi1-ollama-app.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 52d | 43d | | Open issues (now) | 2 | 31 | | Stars delta | +2 (30d) | +12 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/adaline-gateway/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/jhubi1-ollama-app/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: gateway - **Adopt for:** Unified SDK for calling over 200 LLMs with production-grade capabilities in TypeScript. - **License detail:** MIT ## Decision facts: ollama-app - **Adopt for:** A modern and easy-to-use client for Ollama AI framework in Dart under the Apache-2.0 license. - **License detail:** The software is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, offering permissive terms for distribution and modification of the source code. ## Choose when ### Choose gateway if… - gateway is primarily TypeScript; ollama-app is Dart. - License: gateway is MIT, ollama-app is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to gateway: ai-agents, anthropic, language-model, llm. - When you require access to more than 200 different LLMs through a unified interface, ensuring seamless integration and management in your development projects. ### Choose ollama-app if… - ollama-app is primarily Dart; gateway is TypeScript. - License: ollama-app is Apache-2.0, gateway is MIT. - Tags unique to ollama-app: ai, android, app, linux. - When you need an intuitive interface to interact with the Ollama AI framework across different platforms, including Android, Linux, and Windows. ## When NOT to use gateway - When your project only involves a few specific LLMs that don't require a comprehensive, unified SDK; in this case using direct SDKs from those LLM providers could simplify your setup. - If you are working primarily in languages other than TypeScript and need an SDK that supports those environments natively for better performance or community support. ## When NOT to use ollama-app - If you are looking for support in languages other than Dart as Ollama App is specifically developed using Dart. - When an advanced or highly customizable AI framework client is needed, given this tool provides a simpler interface and fewer customization options compared to more complex alternatives. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between gateway and ollama-app? gateway: Unified SDK for calling over 200 LLMs. ollama-app: A modern and easy-to-use client for Ollama. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose gateway over ollama-app? Choose gateway over ollama-app when gateway is primarily TypeScript; ollama-app is Dart; License: gateway is MIT, ollama-app is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to gateway: ai-agents, anthropic, language-model, llm; When you require access to more than 200 different LLMs through a unified interface, ensuring seamless integration and management in your development projects. ### When should I choose ollama-app over gateway? Choose ollama-app over gateway when ollama-app is primarily Dart; gateway is TypeScript; License: ollama-app is Apache-2.0, gateway is MIT; Tags unique to ollama-app: ai, android, app, linux; When you need an intuitive interface to interact with the Ollama AI framework across different platforms, including Android, Linux, and Windows. ### When should I avoid gateway? When your project only involves a few specific LLMs that don't require a comprehensive, unified SDK; in this case using direct SDKs from those LLM providers could simplify your setup. If you are working primarily in languages other than TypeScript and need an SDK that supports those environments natively for better performance or community support. ### When should I avoid ollama-app? If you are looking for support in languages other than Dart as Ollama App is specifically developed using Dart. When an advanced or highly customizable AI framework client is needed, given this tool provides a simpler interface and fewer customization options compared to more complex alternatives. ### Is gateway or ollama-app more popular on GitHub? ollama-app has more GitHub stars (1,809 vs 607). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are gateway and ollama-app open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, ollama-app: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to gateway or ollama-app? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [gateway alternatives](/tools/adaline-gateway/alternatives) and [ollama-app alternatives](/tools/jhubi1-ollama-app/alternatives) ([gateway markdown twin](/tools/adaline-gateway/alternatives.md), [ollama-app markdown twin](/tools/jhubi1-ollama-app/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/adaline-gateway-vs-jhubi1-ollama-app.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, gateway or ollama-app? gateway: Steady. ollama-app: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for gateway and ollama-app? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [gateway trust report](/tools/adaline-gateway/trust); [ollama-app trust report](/tools/jhubi1-ollama-app/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=adaline-gateway`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=adaline-gateway) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_