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Llama vs Rapid-MLX: catalog facts
Llama	Rapid-MLX
Free Free to download via Homebrew or GitHub releases.	Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.
macOS	macOS, Self-hosted
Built on llama.cpp by its own maintainers Runs a local API server for other apps	Runs inference locally on Apple Silicon Provides OpenAI and Anthropic compatible API endpoints
macOS only Lives in the menu bar rather than offering a full chat workspace	Requires Apple Silicon
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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