Ranking ยท updated 2026-10-14
The best tool to run AI models locally
Our current podium for run models locally, ranked by how well each tool does the job for a solo builder.
Run models locally
4 ranked- 1Visit
Simplest way to run open models locally from the command line, with an API.
- 2VisitLM Studiolmstudio.ai
Desktop app to download, chat with and serve local models; very beginner friendly.
- 3VisitJanjan.ai
Open-source, offline ChatGPT-style desktop app for local models.
- 4Visitllama.cppgithub.com
The fast open-source inference engine many local tools build on.
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