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GPT4Free vs Petals

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 PE Petals Run large language models collaboratively in a swarm
FeatureGPT4FreePetals
CategorySelf-Hosted AILocal LLM Runners
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePythonPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB8,192 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcesource, docker
GitHub stars★ 66,529★ 10,483
First released20232022
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 Petals if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python
Petals details

Frequently asked questions

Is GPT4Free or Petals better?

GPT4Free is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Petals if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are GPT4Free and Petals free and open-source?

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

Can I run GPT4Free and Petals with Docker?

GPT4Free: yes. Petals: yes.

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