Ollama
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Developers and organizations who want to run open-source AI models locally or in the cloud with privacy, via a command-line interface and REST API, on macOS, Windows, Linux and Docker.
Verified on October 17, 2026 · Official source
About
Run open models on your computer with one command, with apps for Mac, Windows and Linux and a local OpenAI-compatible API.
Why it ranks #1
The de facto standard for running LLMs locally: simple, free, open source and supported by nearly every tool.
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
On the free plan
The free plan ($0) lets you run open-source AI models locally with privacy (prompts are never stored or trained on). It includes starter usage credits and access to starter cloud models, with no service fees.
Verified on October 17, 2026 · Official source
Prices change often; check the official site.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source under the MIT license and free to run models locally
- Runs on macOS, Windows, Linux and Docker
- Privacy: prompts are never stored or trained on
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Cons
- Cloud features with larger models require paid plans
- The primary interface is the command line
- Some team features are marked as "coming soon"
Verified on October 17, 2026 · Official source
FAQ
- Is Ollama free?
- Yes, there is a free plan ($0) that lets you run models locally with no service fees. Paid plans offer cloud usage credits and larger models.
- Which operating systems does Ollama support?
- Ollama provides installation for macOS, Windows, Linux and Docker.
- Is Ollama open source?
- Yes, Ollama is open source under the MIT license.
Verified on October 17, 2026 · Official source
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