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Local Code
Local Code is ranked #7 of 9 for run models locally on AI Tool Podium.
Our verdict
Draw Things' free, open-source (GPL-3.0) agent app for Mac, iPad and iPhone that runs Qwen and DeepSeek models on device, with Python, Node.js and a shell built in and sandboxed. Works offline. Big models need a lot of RAM and disk, and it is Apple only.
Local Code fact sheet
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- What it does
- A private AI agent app for Mac, iPad and iPhone from the makers of Draw Things. It combines an inference engine for Apple Silicon, a coding harness tuned to each model and an agent runtime with Python, Node.js and a shell built in.Source: github.com/drawthingsai/local-code-community · checked
- Pricing
- On-device use is $0 per token. Bring your own API keys at no markup, or buy cloud credit top-ups from $9.99 for hosted models. No subscription.Source: getlocalcode.app · checked
- Open source and license
- Open source under GPL-3.0. Some bundled code keeps its own license, including Apache-2.0 HyperFrames code.Source: github.com/drawthingsai/local-code-community · checked
- Key features
- Local models sized to your Mac: Qwen 3.8 27B from 16 GB of memory, DeepSeek 4 Flash and DeepSeek 4.1 Flash 1017 from 32 GB
- Works offline; cloud models only if you pick one
- Agent tools run inside Apple's App Sandbox and only reach folders you allow
- Optional access to Mail, Messages, Notes, Calendar and Photos with permission
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- Rank 6Visitllama.cppgithub.com
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- Rank 9VisitProsperogithub.com
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What is Local Code?
Draw Things' free, open-source (GPL-3.0) agent app for Mac, iPad and iPhone that runs Qwen and DeepSeek models on device, with Python, Node.js and a shell built in and sandboxed. Works offline. Big models need a lot of RAM and disk, and it is Apple only.
How much does Local Code cost?
On-device use is $0 per token. Bring your own API keys at no markup, or buy cloud credit top-ups from $9.99 for hosted models. No subscription. Source: https://getlocalcode.app/, checked 2026-10-30.
Is Local Code open source?
Open source under GPL-3.0. Some bundled code keeps its own license, including Apache-2.0 HyperFrames code. Source: https://github.com/drawthingsai/local-code-community, checked 2026-10-30.
Where does Local Code rank?
Local Code is ranked #7 of 9 for run models locally on AI Tool Podium. Ranking last updated 2026-11-10.
What are the alternatives to Local Code?
Other tools in our run models locally ranking: Ollama, LM Studio, Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, Jan, llama.cpp, Llama app, Prospero.
Where is the official Local Code website?
The official site is https://getlocalcode.app/
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