Claude API vs Ollama

Claude models for developers, with tool use, prompt caching, batches and skills; also on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure.

Ollama Ollama

Run open models like Llama, Gemma, Qwen and DeepSeek on your own computer.

Side by side

Property	Claude API	Ollama
Type	Product	Product
Category	AI models and APIs	AI models and APIs
Made by	Anthropic	Ollama
Pricing	Pay per use	Free
Open source	No	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
Platforms	API	Desktop, Terminal, Self-hosted
Startup	Yes	Yes

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