Side by side
| Feature | Amazon Bedrock | Ollama |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Managed AWS platform for building generative AI applications and agents at production scale, with access to foundation models from multiple providers. | Runs open AI models locally or in the cloud via an API, for developers and teams wanting privacy and control. |
| Price from | od 0,20 USD | 20 USD/mo |
| Free plan | ? | yes |
| Platforms | web, api | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Amazon Bedrock: key features
- Access to latest foundation models
- Tools for building generative AI applications
- Tools for building AI agents
- Infrastructure for running AI at production scale
- Part of the AWS cloud ecosystem
Ollama: key features
- Run open models locally on your own hardware
- Cloud-hosted models accessible via API
- Tool calling support on tested cloud models
- Model downloads from a public library
- Concurrent model runs on higher plans
- Team billing and administration with shared usage credits
FAQ
Is Amazon Bedrock or Ollama better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Amazon Bedrock and Ollama free?
Amazon Bedrock: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page. Ollama: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan includes running models locally, starter usage credits, and access to starter models. Adding credits unlocks all models.