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GPT4Free vs OpenLLM

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 OP OpenLLM Run any open LLM as an OpenAI-compatible API endpoint
FeatureGPT4FreeOpenLLM
CategorySelf-Hosted AILocal LLM Runners
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePythonPython
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB8,192 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, kubernetes, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 66,529★ 12,452
First released20232023
ReplacesOpenAI APIOpenAI 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 OpenLLM if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 12.5k GitHub stars
OpenLLM details

Frequently asked questions

Is GPT4Free or OpenLLM 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 OpenLLM free and open-source?

Yes. GPT4Free is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenLLM under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GPT4Free and OpenLLM with Docker?

GPT4Free: yes. OpenLLM: yes.

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