Comparison
dolly vs ollama
Verdict
Pick dolly if dolly is a large language model from Databricks, designed for both inference and training on the Databricks Machine Learning Platform. It is accessible via Hugging Face and requires specific GPU configurations for full-f; pick ollama if ollama is a Go-based framework for deploying and running various large language models, including Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, and.
Markdown twin · dolly alternatives · ollama alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dolly | ollama |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1175d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Published findings As of Aug 9, 2026 · deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | No public record from this source As of Aug 2, 2026 · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- dolly
- Databricks' Dolly, a large language model trained on the Databricks Machine Learning Platform
- ollama
- Get up and running with Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and other models.
Stars
- dolly
- 11k
- ollama
- 181k
Forks
- dolly
- 1.1k
- ollama
- 18k
Open issues
- dolly
- 5
- ollama
- 4.0k
Language
- dolly
- Python
- ollama
- Go
Adopt for
- dolly
- Dolly is a large language model from Databricks, designed for both inference and training on the Databricks Machine Learning Platform. It is accessible via Hugging Face and requires specific GPU configurations for full-f
- ollama
- Ollama is a Go-based framework for deploying and running various large language models, including Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, and Gemma.
Persona
- dolly
- -
- ollama
- -
Runtime
- dolly
- -
- ollama
- -
License
- dolly
- Dolly is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license, which is permissive and allows for free use, modification, and distribution of the software.
- ollama
- MIT
Last pushed
- dolly
- Jun 30, 2023
- ollama
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- dolly
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- ollama
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dolly
- Dormant (18%)
- ollama
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- dolly
- 1175d
- ollama
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- dolly
- 5
- ollama
- 4.0k
Stars delta
- dolly
- +3 (30d)
- ollama
- +3.7k (30d)
Open issues delta
- dolly
- -1 (30d)
- ollama
- +451 (30d)
deps.dev advisories
- dolly
- Not queried
- ollama
- Published findings
OpenSSF Scorecard
- dolly
- Not queried
- ollama
- No public record from this source
Full report
- dolly
- Trust report
- ollama
- Trust report
Choose dolly if…
- dolly is primarily Python; ollama is Go.
- License: dolly is Apache-2.0, ollama is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires A100 GPUs for optimal performance.; Integration with the Databricks Machine Learning Platform is necessary for full functionality..
- Tags unique to dolly: chatbot, databricks, dolly, gpt.
- When you need a language model that integrates seamlessly with the Databricks Machine Learning Platform for both training and inference.
When NOT to use dolly
- If your infrastructure does not support A100 GPUs or if you are unable to provision the required instance types in your region.
- When you prefer not to use the Databricks Machine Learning Platform for your model training and inference needs.
- If your project requires a model that is not licensed under Apache-2.0.
Choose ollama if…
- ollama is primarily Go; dolly is Python.
- License: ollama is MIT, dolly is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to ollama: deepseek, gemma, glm, go.
- ollama ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a framework that supports a wide range of large language models, including Qwen and Gemma, and you prefer using Go for development.
When NOT to use ollama
- If your project is heavily reliant on Python or another language and you prefer not to introduce Go into your tech stack.
- When you need a framework that is tightly integrated with a specific model or ecosystem that Ollama does not support, such as models that are only available through a different framework or language.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (databrickslabs/dolly) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (databrickslabs/dolly) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (databrickslabs/dolly) · observed Jun 30, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (ollama/ollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ollama/ollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ollama/ollama) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dolly 11k · ollama 181k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dolly and ollama?
- dolly: Databricks' Dolly, a large language model trained on the Databricks Machine Learning Platform. ollama: Get up and running with Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and other models.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dolly over ollama?
- Choose dolly over ollama when dolly is primarily Python; ollama is Go; License: dolly is Apache-2.0, ollama is MIT; Requirements: Requires A100 GPUs for optimal performance.; Integration with the Databricks Machine Learning Platform is necessary for full functionality.; Tags unique to dolly: chatbot, databricks, dolly, gpt; When you need a language model that integrates seamlessly with the Databricks Machine Learning Platform for both training and inference.
- When should I choose ollama over dolly?
- Choose ollama over dolly when ollama is primarily Go; dolly is Python; License: ollama is MIT, dolly is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to ollama: deepseek, gemma, glm, go; ollama ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a framework that supports a wide range of large language models, including Qwen and Gemma, and you prefer using Go for development.
- When should I avoid dolly?
- If your infrastructure does not support A100 GPUs or if you are unable to provision the required instance types in your region. When you prefer not to use the Databricks Machine Learning Platform for your model training and inference needs. If your project requires a model that is not licensed under Apache-2.0.
- When should I avoid ollama?
- If your project is heavily reliant on Python or another language and you prefer not to introduce Go into your tech stack. When you need a framework that is tightly integrated with a specific model or ecosystem that Ollama does not support, such as models that are only available through a different framework or language.
- Is dolly or ollama more popular on GitHub?
- ollama has more GitHub stars (181,196 vs 10,808). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dolly and ollama open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dolly: Apache-2.0, ollama: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to dolly or ollama?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dolly alternatives and ollama alternatives (dolly markdown twin, ollama markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, dolly or ollama?
- dolly: Dormant. ollama: Very active. 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 dolly and ollama?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dolly trust report; ollama trust report.