Comparison
rkllama vs ollama
Verdict
Pick rkllama when rkllama is primarily Python; ollama is Go; pick ollama when ollama is primarily Go; rkllama is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | rkllama | ollama |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (4d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 52 low (52 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- rkllama
- Ollama alternative for Rockchip NPU: An efficient solution for running AI and Deep learning models on Rockchip devices with optimized NPU support ( rkllm )
- ollama
- Get up and running with various large language models using Ollama.
Stars
- rkllama
- 571
- ollama
- 176k
Forks
- rkllama
- 97
- ollama
- 17k
Open issues
- rkllama
- 59
- ollama
- 3.4k
Language
- rkllama
- Python
- ollama
- Go
Adopt for
- rkllama
- -
- ollama
- Ollama is a Go-based platform that provides tools for deploying and managing large language models (LLMs) like Kimi-K2.6, GLM-5.1, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma using docker images, package managers, cloud and
Persona
- rkllama
- -
- ollama
- -
Runtime
- rkllama
- -
- ollama
- -
License
- rkllama
- GPL-3.0
- ollama
- MIT license - permissive open-source licensing that allows for broad use of the tool.
Last pushed
- rkllama
- Jul 7, 2026
- ollama
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- rkllama
- Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- ollama
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- rkllama
- 4d
- ollama
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- rkllama
- 59
- ollama
- 3.4k
Owner type
- rkllama
- User
- ollama
- Organization
Security scan
- rkllama
- No lockfile
- ollama
- 52 low (52 low)
Full report
- rkllama
- Trust report
- ollama
- Trust report
Choose rkllama if…
- rkllama is primarily Python; ollama is Go.
- License: rkllama is GPL-3.0, ollama is MIT.
- Tags unique to rkllama: ai, client, client-server, ia.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
When NOT to use rkllama
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose ollama if…
- ollama is primarily Go; rkllama is Python.
- License: ollama is MIT, rkllama is GPL-3.0.
- Ollama supports self-hosted and cloud-deployable models using Docker, Helm charts, and various package managers.
- Tags unique to ollama: deepseek, gemma, glm, go.
- ollama ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use Ollama when you require a multi-model platform supporting several large language models such as Kimi-K2.6, GLM-5.1, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and intend to deploy in various cloud or
When NOT to use ollama
- Avoid using Ollama if you are only interested in a single LLM deployment and seek simplified, model-specific solutions with tailored support rather than a comprehensive multi-model platform.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (NotPunchnox/rkllama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (NotPunchnox/rkllama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (NotPunchnox/rkllama) · observed Jul 7, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ollama/ollama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (ollama/ollama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (ollama/ollama) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: rkllama 571 · ollama 176k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between rkllama and ollama?
- rkllama: Ollama alternative for Rockchip NPU: An efficient solution for running AI and Deep learning models on Rockchip devices with optimized NPU support ( rkllm ). ollama: Get up and running with various large language models using Ollama.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose rkllama over ollama?
- Choose rkllama over ollama when rkllama is primarily Python; ollama is Go; License: rkllama is GPL-3.0, ollama is MIT; Tags unique to rkllama: ai, client, client-server, ia; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I choose ollama over rkllama?
- Choose ollama over rkllama when ollama is primarily Go; rkllama is Python; License: ollama is MIT, rkllama is GPL-3.0; Ollama supports self-hosted and cloud-deployable models using Docker, Helm charts, and various package managers; Tags unique to ollama: deepseek, gemma, glm, go; ollama ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use Ollama when you require a multi-model platform supporting several large language models such as Kimi-K2.6, GLM-5.1, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and intend to deploy in various cloud or.
- When should I avoid rkllama?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid ollama?
- Avoid using Ollama if you are only interested in a single LLM deployment and seek simplified, model-specific solutions with tailored support rather than a comprehensive multi-model platform.
- Is rkllama or ollama more popular on GitHub?
- ollama has more GitHub stars (175,936 vs 571). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are rkllama and ollama open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (rkllama: GPL-3.0, ollama: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to rkllama or ollama?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at rkllama alternatives and ollama alternatives (rkllama 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, rkllama or ollama?
- rkllama: Very active. 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 rkllama and ollama?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: rkllama trust report; ollama trust report.