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When did Ollama become so cool with non self hosted models?
It feels like Ollama’s brand identity has shifted. It used to be centered on self‑hosted models, but now most of the new releases seem to be API‑based services with far more emphasis on cloud integrat
It feels like Ollama’s brand identity has shifted. It used to be centered on self‑hosted models, but now most of the new releases seem to be API‑based services with far more emphasis on cloud integrations than local hosting. Open WebUI appears to be moving in the same direction. The whole ecosystem feels like it’s drifting from “self‑hosted freedom” toward “paid AI service referrals.”It makes me wonder whether the original “free and local” philosophy is being sidelined in favor of business plans waiting in the background. And once investors start demanding returns, will self‑hosting get deprioritized even further? submitted by /u/Lopsided-Club-8131 [link] [comments]
Source: r/ollama | 2026-08-02