LM Studio
LM Studio lets you download and run open-source AI models locally, offering private chat, offline use, and developer tools.
Our rating
LM Studio is an excellent free choice for running AI models privately on your own computer. It’s easy to start with, though you’ll need decent hardware for the best speed and results.
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We test each tool ourselves and score ease of use, the free plan, quality of results, and value. The overall score is the average.
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