LM Studio
by Element Labs
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Desktop app with a graphical interface to download, test and chat with open models, plus a local API server.
Why it ranks #2
The friendliest way to try local models without a terminal; free, but not open source.
Criteria used for Local and open models
Ease of setup, model catalog, performance on consumer hardware, OpenAI-compatible API and license.
Pricing
- Has a free plan
Prices change often; check the official site.
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