Run AI locally

Run AI models on your own computer, privately and without a subscription.

4 tools, ordered by our rating.

1. 1

   Jan

   Open-source desktop app for running AI models locally, with optional connections to cloud model providers.

   • Free
   • Open source
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2. 2

   LM Studio

   Desktop app for downloading, chatting with and serving open AI models on your own computer.

   • Freemium
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3. 3

   Ollama

   Command-line app and local server for downloading and running open AI models on your own computer.

   • Freemium
   • Open source
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4. 4

   Open WebUI

   Self-hosted chat interface that connects to Ollama and OpenAI-compatible model servers.

   • Free
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