Quick Summary

Google Gemini

Multimodal AI with competitive pricing and speed

  • 1M token context window
  • Multimodal understanding
  • Fast inference
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Ollama

Run open-source LLMs locally with no API costs

  • Completely local
  • No API costs
  • Privacy-focused
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Model Comparison

Aspect Google Gemini Ollama
Number of Models 2 3
Default Model Gemini 2.0 Flash Llama 3.3
Max Context Window 1000K tokens 128K tokens
Image Support ✓ Yes — No
Tool/Function Calling ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Pricing Model

Authentication

Google Gemini

api_key

Google AI API key

GOOGLE_API_KEY
oauth

OAuth via Antigravity or Gemini CLI

Ollama

none

No authentication required for local instance

Pros & Cons

Google Gemini

Pros

  • Extremely large context window
  • Very cost-effective
  • Fast inference speeds
  • Good multimodal capabilities

Cons

  • Still experimental features
  • Less mature ecosystem
  • API can change frequently

Ollama

Pros

  • No API costs
  • Full data privacy
  • Works offline
  • No rate limits

Cons

  • Requires capable hardware
  • Slower than cloud APIs
  • Less capable than frontier models

Best Use Cases

Choose Google Gemini if you need:

  • Long document processing
  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume inference
  • Multimodal tasks

Choose Ollama if you need:

  • Privacy-sensitive applications
  • Offline use
  • Cost-conscious deployments
  • Development and testing

Use with Messaging Channels

Both providers work with all OpenClaw messaging channels:

WhatsApp

Google Gemini Ollama

Telegram

Google Gemini Ollama

Discord

Google Gemini Ollama

Slack

Google Gemini Ollama

Signal

Google Gemini Ollama

iMessage

Google Gemini Ollama

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Google Gemini or Ollama?
It depends on your use case. Google Gemini excels at long document processing, while Ollama is best for privacy-sensitive applications. Consider your specific needs for context length, pricing, and feature requirements.
Can I use both Google Gemini and Ollama with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple providers simultaneously. You can configure Google Gemini as your primary and Ollama as a fallback, or use different providers for different agents.
Which has better pricing, Google Gemini or Ollama?
Google Gemini uses undefined pricing, while Ollama uses undefined. The best value depends on your usage volume and whether you need premium features.