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Aphrodite Engine vs New API

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted local llm runners options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AP Aphrodite Engine High-throughput inference engine for large language models VS NE New API Next-gen LLM gateway and AI asset management system
FeatureAphrodite EngineNew API
CategoryLocal LLM RunnersLocal LLM Runners
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM8,192 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 1,824★ 44,636
First released20232024
ReplacesOpenAI APIOpenRouter, OpenAI API

Why pick each one

Choose Aphrodite Engine if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
Aphrodite Engine details

Choose New API if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 44.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go
New API details

Frequently asked questions

Is Aphrodite Engine or New API better?

New API is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Aphrodite Engine if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Aphrodite Engine and New API free and open-source?

Yes. Aphrodite Engine is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and New API under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Aphrodite Engine and New API with Docker?

Aphrodite Engine: yes. New API: yes.

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