llama.cpp ↗
Run language models efficiently across a wide range of local hardware.
Self-hosted
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Ollama: Free Features, Limits & Alternatives
Get a language model running on your own computer, and start building locally.
What is actually free?
The local software is MIT-licensed. You provide hardware and download models under their own licenses. Cloud model services are separate.
Official documentation checked: 2026-10-11. Not a full product test. Terms and availability can change.Our editorial assessment
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Before you start
This is a self-hosted tool. Check operating-system support, model licensing, hardware requirements, and any external API costs before installation.