# hls-restream-proxy vs Ollama

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | hls-restream-proxy | Ollama |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 95/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #42 of 54 in Media Streaming | #1 of 25 in LLM Inference |
| GitHub stars | 255 | 185 139 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 591 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 50 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.40.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Ollama scores 95/100 against 46/100 for hls-restream-proxy, so it is the safer default.

Ollama ships more often: 50 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hls-restream-proxy.

If you want the quickest setup, Ollama is easier to run; hls-restream-proxy needs more configuration.

Ollama is growing faster right now (+3 591 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [hls-restream-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy.md)
- [Ollama](https://selfhost.directory/project/ollama) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ollama.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hls-restream-proxy-vs-ollama