Free alternatives to LM Studio
These open-source projects do a similar job for free, though most need more setup.
- Run AI models like Llama, Qwen and DeepSeek on your own computer★ 186kstarsollama by ollama · Free alternative to LM Studio, ChatGPT PlusNo codingDesktop appHealthy
- Chat with AI privately on your own computer, no internet needed★ 77.3kstarsgpt4all by nomic-ai · Free alternative to ChatGPT, LM StudioNo codingDesktop appFair
- Use a ChatGPT-like assistant that runs 100% offline★ 45.4kstarsjan by janhq · Free alternative to ChatGPT, LM StudioNo codingDesktop appHealthy
- Run AI chat models fast on an ordinary computer★ 133kstarsllama.cpp by ggml-org · Free alternative to LM StudioSome setupCommand-line toolHealthy