Updated March 27, 2026
Ollama is an open-source tool for running open models like Gemma, Qwen, and DeepSeek locally through a CLI and REST API, with optional cloud models.
The default way of running on-device AI at scale — deploy and orchestrate AI models on edge devices.
Core capabilities each platform advertises.
What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
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