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Alpaca vs Gai: catalog facts
Alpaca	Gai
Free Free and open source.	Free Free download; listed on Flathub under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Linux	Linux
Beginner-friendly interface for Ollama Manage and chat with multiple models	Prompts and generated content stored locally No account needed for core features
Linux only Depends on Ollama for local models	Generation depends on the developer's server APIs Little public detail on which models are used
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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