Run AI models privately on your own PC
Local & open-source LLMs
Rankings pending: these tools have not yet been tested, so order is provisional. How we test.
Top 3
#1
Ollama
Run open LLMs locally with one command.
Free tier Open source Not yet tested
#2
LM Studio
Desktop app to discover, download and run local LLMs.
Free tier Not yet tested
#3
Open WebUI
Self-hosted ChatGPT-style UI for Ollama and APIs.
Free tier Open source Not yet tested
Budget pick
llama.cpp
C/C++ LLM inference engine behind many local tools.
Free tier Open source Not yet tested
Local / open-source pick
Ollama
Run open LLMs locally with one command.
Free tier Open source Not yet tested
Comparison
| Tool | Pricing | Free tier | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollama | Free, open source | Yes | Not yet tested |
| LM Studio | Free | Yes | Not yet tested |
| Open WebUI | Free, open source | Yes | Not yet tested |
| llama.cpp | Free, open source | Yes | Not yet tested |
| Jan | Free, open source | Yes | Not yet tested |