Ollama
Best for: Easiest local models
One command to download and run open models locally, with an API your apps can call.
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Run models on your own machine
“I want AI that runs offline, free per-token, and private.”
Local runners for open-weight models. A recent Mac or a GPU with plenty of memory makes the difference.
Tools for this
LM Studio
Best for: Local models with a GUI
A desktop app for browsing, downloading and chatting with local models. No terminal needed.
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Best for: Free local transcription
Open-source speech-to-text that runs on your own machine. Free and accurate.
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