ollama or llama cpp with a MacBook M1 Pro?

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Is it better to use ollama or llama cpp with a MacBook M1 Pro?

[Koarra]

Use Ollama if:
You want quick setup, ease of use, and clean integration with tools like LangChain.
- You're focused on building prototypes or apps rather than tuning performance.
- You want automatic GPU (Metal) acceleration without fuss.

Use llama.cpp if:

• You want maximum control and performance tuning (e.g., custom quantization, batch sizes).
• You're okay with compiling from source and managing models manually.
• You don’t need an API — just local CLI use or embedding in your own code