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Dev vs Ollama
Ollama runs open models locally but lacks real-time desktop observation
Which to pick
Pick Dev if you want…
- Real-time context-aware AI assistance
Pick Ollama if you want…
- Local-first open model execution
- Local LLM hosting
- A free plan to start with
- Open-source code (ollama/ollama on GitHub, MIT license)
Side by side
- What it is
- Dev:Dev is an AI assistant that stays on your screen, watches your actions, and provides context-aware answers in real time.
- Ollama:Ollama lets developers run open language models locally or in the cloud with predictable pricing and privacy guarantees.
- Best for
- Dev:Real-time context-aware AI assistance
- Ollama:Local-first open model execution
- Who it’s for
- Dev:Developers and PC users who need instant help while coding or using desktop apps
- Ollama:Developers building AI agents or apps that need private, fast LLM inference.
- Pricing
- Dev:Paid
- Ollama:Freemium
- Plans
- Dev:—
- Ollama:Free $0 · Pro $20 / mo. or $200/yr per month · Max $100 / mo. per month · Team $500 / mo. per month
- Open source
- Dev:—
- Ollama:Yes, 182,009 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Dev:—
- Ollama:Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Hermes Agent, OpenClaw, VS Code, Pi, n8n
Dev features
- Screen-wide observation. Continuously watches your work to understand the current task.
- Always-on UI. Remains visible on the screen ready for instant queries.
- Context-aware answers. Provides answers based on what you are doing without extra prompts.
- Reduces tutorial time. Helps you find documentation and fix errors without watching videos.
- Quick, relevant help. Delivers fast responses to boost productivity.
Ollama features
- Run locally or in cloud. Execute open models on your machine for unlimited use or on hosted cloud nodes with pay-as-you-go credits.
- Privacy-first data handling. Prompts are never logged or used for training; local runs never leave your device.
- Dedicated capacity and concurrency. Multiple agents can run simultaneously with dedicated throughput and configurable concurrency limits.
- Wide model catalog. Access dozens of open models with per-million-token pricing, including off-peak rates.
- One-command integration. Launch models like Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and others with a single CLI command.
- Predictable pricing. Free tier with starter credits; paid plans include monthly usage credits and no hidden fees.
Dev vs Ollama FAQ
Is Dev or Ollama free?+
Dev is paid, with a free trial. Ollama has a free plan; paid plans start at $100/month (Max).
Is Dev or Ollama open source?+
Ollama is open source (ollama/ollama on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Dev.
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