Comparison
OlliteRT vs catai
Verdict
Pick OlliteRT if olliteRT lets Android users run local AI inference with OpenAI-like compatibility using their devices; pick catai if catai, an AI assistant framework built for local deployment with Node.js, offers developers using TypeScript the ability to create and deploy AI agents through a simple API.
Markdown twin · OlliteRT alternatives · catai alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | OlliteRT | catai |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (307d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- OlliteRT
- Android-based local inference server for OpenAI-compatible LLMs
- catai
- Run AI assistant locally with Node.js
Stars
- OlliteRT
- 373
- catai
- 500
Forks
- OlliteRT
- 47
- catai
- 39
Open issues
- OlliteRT
- 7
- catai
- 2
Language
- OlliteRT
- Kotlin
- catai
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- OlliteRT
- OlliteRT lets Android users run local AI inference with OpenAI-like compatibility using their devices
- catai
- catai, an AI assistant framework built for local deployment with Node.js, offers developers using TypeScript the ability to create and deploy AI agents through a simple API.
Persona
- OlliteRT
- -
- catai
- -
Runtime
- OlliteRT
- -
- catai
- -
License
- OlliteRT
- Apache-2.0
- catai
- MIT
Last pushed
- OlliteRT
- Sep 19, 2026
- catai
- Nov 16, 2025
Categories
- OlliteRT
- Inference & Serving
- catai
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- OlliteRT
- Very active (96%)
- catai
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- OlliteRT
- 0d
- catai
- 307d
Open issues (now)
- OlliteRT
- 7
- catai
- 2
Stars delta
- OlliteRT
- +227 (30d)
- catai
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- OlliteRT
- -1 (30d)
- catai
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- OlliteRT
- User
- catai
- Organization
Full report
- OlliteRT
- Trust report
- catai
- Trust report
Choose OlliteRT if…
- OlliteRT is primarily Kotlin; catai is TypeScript.
- License: OlliteRT is Apache-2.0, catai is MIT.
- Tags unique to OlliteRT: android, kotlin-android, litert-lm, on-device-ai.
- Android phones running Android 12+ arm64-v8a are required for deployment
When NOT to use OlliteRT
- Not suitable for devices with less than 6 GB of RAM, more is needed for performance
- Avoid if device does not support arm64-v8a architecture or runs Android versions lower than 12
Choose catai if…
- catai is primarily TypeScript; OlliteRT is Kotlin.
- License: catai is MIT, OlliteRT is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to catai: ai-assistant, chatbot, ggmlv3, llama-cpp.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - When aiming to deploy a local AI assistant without reliance on cloud-based services; catai is ideal due to its focus on node-llama-cpp integration, allowing for robust offline capabilities.
When NOT to use catai
- - For environments that strictly prohibit or limit Node.js operations on the server side, as catai is engineered to run locally via Node.js only.
- - If seeking a cloud-based AI deployment solution that does not require local setup, since catai focuses solely on providing local AI capabilities through an easy-to-use API.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (NightMean/OlliteRT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (NightMean/OlliteRT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (NightMean/OlliteRT) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (withcatai/catai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (withcatai/catai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (withcatai/catai) · observed Nov 16, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: OlliteRT 373 · catai 500 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OlliteRT and catai?
- OlliteRT: Android-based local inference server for OpenAI-compatible LLMs. catai: Run AI assistant locally with Node.js. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OlliteRT over catai?
- Choose OlliteRT over catai when OlliteRT is primarily Kotlin; catai is TypeScript; License: OlliteRT is Apache-2.0, catai is MIT; Tags unique to OlliteRT: android, kotlin-android, litert-lm, on-device-ai; Android phones running Android 12+ arm64-v8a are required for deployment.
- When should I choose catai over OlliteRT?
- Choose catai over OlliteRT when catai is primarily TypeScript; OlliteRT is Kotlin; License: catai is MIT, OlliteRT is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to catai: ai-assistant, chatbot, ggmlv3, llama-cpp; Also covers AI Agents; - When aiming to deploy a local AI assistant without reliance on cloud-based services; catai is ideal due to its focus on node-llama-cpp integration, allowing for robust offline capabilities.
- When should I avoid OlliteRT?
- Not suitable for devices with less than 6 GB of RAM, more is needed for performance Avoid if device does not support arm64-v8a architecture or runs Android versions lower than 12
- When should I avoid catai?
- - For environments that strictly prohibit or limit Node.js operations on the server side, as catai is engineered to run locally via Node.js only. - If seeking a cloud-based AI deployment solution that does not require local setup, since catai focuses solely on providing local AI capabilities through an easy-to-use API.
- Is OlliteRT or catai more popular on GitHub?
- catai has more GitHub stars (500 vs 373). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OlliteRT and catai open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OlliteRT: Apache-2.0, catai: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to OlliteRT or catai?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OlliteRT alternatives and catai alternatives (OlliteRT markdown twin, catai 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, OlliteRT or catai?
- OlliteRT: Very active. catai: Slowing. 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 OlliteRT and catai?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OlliteRT trust report; catai trust report.