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Llama app
Llama app is ranked #8 of 9 for run models locally on AI Tool Podium.
Our verdict
Free, open-source menu bar and tray app from the llama.cpp team and Hugging Face. One click downloads a recommended model and serves it on a local OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible API. The easiest way to use llama.cpp without a terminal.
Llama app fact sheet
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- What it does
- Menu bar app for Mac and system tray app for Windows that runs open models on your own computer, with a CLI on Linux. Made by the llama.cpp team and Hugging Face.Source: llama.app · checked
- Pricing
- Free.Source: llama.app · checked
- Open source and license
- Open source. The Windows app is released under the MIT License.Source: github.com/ggml-org/Llama-Windows/blob/main/LICENSE · checked
- Key features
- Works offline; prompts and data stay on your computer
- One-click downloads of recommended models from Hugging Face
- Local OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible API at localhost:9931/v1
- Models stored once in the shared Hugging Face cache
- Unloads idle models after 5 minutes
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What is Llama app?
Free, open-source menu bar and tray app from the llama.cpp team and Hugging Face. One click downloads a recommended model and serves it on a local OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible API. The easiest way to use llama.cpp without a terminal.
How much does Llama app cost?
Free. Source: https://llama.app/, checked 2026-10-25.
Is Llama app open source?
Open source. The Windows app is released under the MIT License. Source: https://github.com/ggml-org/Llama-Windows/blob/main/LICENSE, checked 2026-10-25.
Where does Llama app rank?
Llama app is ranked #8 of 9 for run models locally on AI Tool Podium. Ranking last updated 2026-11-10.
What are the alternatives to Llama app?
Other tools in our run models locally ranking: Ollama, LM Studio, Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, Jan, llama.cpp, Local Code, Prospero.
Where is the official Llama app website?
The official site is https://llama.app/
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