1. Introduction

 

1. Introduction

1.1 Online Variant

Online Large Language Models (LLMs) are accessed through cloud-based APIs or web interfaces. Examples include OpenAI API services. These models provide high-quality responses, scalability, and access to state-of-the-art capabilities. However, they generally require internet connectivity, API credentials, and may incur usage costs.

1.2 Local Variant

Local LLMs execute directly on a user's computer using frameworks such as Transformers. Models like DistilGPT-2 and FLAN-T5 can be downloaded and run offline. Local execution improves privacy and eliminates API costs, although performance depends on the available hardware resources.

1.3 Comparison of Online and Local Variants

Feature	Online	Local
Internet	Required	Not required after download
Billing	Usually required	Free
Privacy	Cloud processing	Local processing
Hardware	Minimal	User dependent
Setup	API key configuration	Model download