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LLMKube 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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LL LLMKube Kubernetes operator for llama.cpp-native LLM inference with GPU VS NE New API Next-gen LLM gateway and AI asset management system
FeatureLLMKubeNew API
CategoryLocal LLM RunnersLocal LLM Runners
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker
GitHub stars★ 186★ 44,636
First released20262024
Replaces—OpenRouter, OpenAI API

Why pick each one

Choose LLMKube if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Written in Go
LLMKube 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 LLMKube or New API better?

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

Are LLMKube and New API free and open-source?

Yes. LLMKube is licensed under Apache-2.0 and New API under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run LLMKube and New API with Docker?

LLMKube: yes. New API: yes.

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