Comparison
ollama-python vs gollama
Verdict
Pick ollama-python if ollama Python Library simplifies integration of Python projects with Ollama for chat interactions, response streaming, and cloud model usage; pick gollama if gollama is an application written in Go that enables management of Ollama models using Terminal User Interfaces (TUI).
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ollama-python | gollama |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (4d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (61d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- ollama-python
- Python library for integrating projects with Ollama.
- gollama
- Go manage your Ollama models
Stars
- ollama-python
- 11k
- gollama
- 1.8k
Forks
- ollama-python
- 1.2k
- gollama
- 113
Open issues
- ollama-python
- 204
- gollama
- 2
Language
- ollama-python
- Python
- gollama
- Go
Adopt for
- ollama-python
- Ollama Python Library simplifies integration of Python projects with Ollama for chat interactions, response streaming, and cloud model usage.
- gollama
- gollama is an application written in Go that enables management of Ollama models using Terminal User Interfaces (TUI).
Persona
- ollama-python
- -
- gollama
- -
Runtime
- ollama-python
- -
- gollama
- -
License
- ollama-python
- MIT
- gollama
- MIT License allows for free use and modification under the terms of the license agreement provided with the software.
Last pushed
- ollama-python
- Sep 16, 2026
- gollama
- Jul 20, 2026
Categories
- ollama-python
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- gollama
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ollama-python
- Very active (96%)
- gollama
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- ollama-python
- 4d
- gollama
- 61d
Open issues (now)
- ollama-python
- 204
- gollama
- 2
Stars delta
- ollama-python
- +137 (30d)
- gollama
- +5 (30d)
Open issues delta
- ollama-python
- +21 (30d)
- gollama
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- ollama-python
- Organization
- gollama
- User
Full report
- ollama-python
- Trust report
- gollama
- Trust report
Choose ollama-python if…
- ollama-python is primarily Python; gollama is Go.
- Tags unique to ollama-python: ai-integration, chat, python.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you need to integrate Python applications with models hosted on Ollama
When NOT to use ollama-python
- If your setup does not support or require the integration of Python with Ollama
- In projects that require direct model hosting without external services like Ollama
- If you prefer using competitive libraries that offer more control over local processing
Choose gollama if…
- gollama is primarily Go; ollama-python is Python.
- Tags unique to gollama: ai, ggml, gguf, linux.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Use gollama when you work with Ollama models and prefer tools built using Go.
When NOT to use gollama
- Do not use gollama if your development environment does not support Go or requires a web-based UI instead of TUI.
- Avoid using gollama when working with non-Ollama models, as it is specifically designed to manage Ollama models only.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ollama/ollama-python) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ollama/ollama-python) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ollama/ollama-python) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (sammcj/gollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (sammcj/gollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (sammcj/gollama) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- 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: ollama-python 11k · gollama 1.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ollama-python and gollama?
- ollama-python: Python library for integrating projects with Ollama.. gollama: Go manage your Ollama models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ollama-python over gollama?
- Choose ollama-python over gollama when ollama-python is primarily Python; gollama is Go; Tags unique to ollama-python: ai-integration, chat, python; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need to integrate Python applications with models hosted on Ollama.
- When should I choose gollama over ollama-python?
- Choose gollama over ollama-python when gollama is primarily Go; ollama-python is Python; Tags unique to gollama: ai, ggml, gguf, linux; Also covers Developer Tools; Use gollama when you work with Ollama models and prefer tools built using Go.
- When should I avoid ollama-python?
- If your setup does not support or require the integration of Python with Ollama In projects that require direct model hosting without external services like Ollama If you prefer using competitive libraries that offer more control over local processing
- When should I avoid gollama?
- Do not use gollama if your development environment does not support Go or requires a web-based UI instead of TUI. Avoid using gollama when working with non-Ollama models, as it is specifically designed to manage Ollama models only.
- Is ollama-python or gollama more popular on GitHub?
- ollama-python has more GitHub stars (10,539 vs 1,837). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ollama-python and gollama open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ollama-python: MIT, gollama: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ollama-python or gollama?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ollama-python alternatives and gollama alternatives (ollama-python markdown twin, gollama 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, ollama-python or gollama?
- ollama-python: Very active. gollama: 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 ollama-python and gollama?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ollama-python trust report; gollama trust report.