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New API vs Wllama

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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NE New API Next-gen LLM gateway and AI asset management system VS WL Wllama Run LLM inference directly in the browser with WebAssembly
FeatureNew APIWllama
CategoryLocal LLM RunnersLocal LLM Runners
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockersource
GitHub stars★ 44,636★ 1,159
First released20242024
ReplacesOpenRouter, OpenAI APIOpenAI API

Why pick each one

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

Choose Wllama if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Wllama details

Frequently asked questions

Is New API or Wllama 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 New API and Wllama free and open-source?

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

Can I run New API and Wllama with Docker?

New API: yes. Wllama: check the project docs for container support.

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