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GPT4Free vs New API

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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GP GPT4Free Unified OpenAI-compatible API gateway for many models VS NE New API Next-gen LLM gateway and AI asset management system
FeatureGPT4FreeNew API
CategorySelf-Hosted AILocal LLM Runners
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePythonGo
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 66,529★ 44,636
First released20232024
ReplacesOpenAI APIOpenRouter, OpenAI API

Why pick each one

Choose GPT4Free if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 66.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python
GPT4Free 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 GPT4Free or New API better?

Neither is universally better. GPT4Free has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are GPT4Free and New API free and open-source?

Yes. GPT4Free is licensed under GPL-3.0 and New API under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GPT4Free and New API with Docker?

GPT4Free: yes. New API: yes.

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