[mappu]

ollama is a thin wrapper over llama.cpp, so i'd pose the opposite question - what does ollama give you over using llama.cpp directly?

[schappim]

Model management, customisable HTTP APIs, monitoring, security features, "parallel requests" (batch processing), no requirement for HF auth etc...

[yjftsjthsd-h]

Ease of use. Rather like arduino or like docker vs chroot/jails/zones, there's nothing wrong with just using the underlying tech, but lowering friction has value.