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llama.cpp vs Docker Model Runner: catalog facts
llama.cpp	Docker Model Runner
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Part of Docker's tooling; Docker Desktop subscription terms apply to larger organisations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
No Python and no dependencies; one binary runs the model Quantisation down to 1.5 bits fits big models into small memory	OpenAI-compatible API for local models Fits into existing Docker workflows
Command line first; the web interface is basic next to dedicated apps Quantising hard reduces answer quality, and the trade-off is yours to judge	Requires Docker to be installed Mainly useful to developers rather than casual users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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