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Best free apps to run AI models on your own computer

Open alternatives to LM Studio for running models privately and offline.

  1. Use a ChatGPT-like assistant that runs 100% offline
    ★ 45.4kstars
    jan by janhq · Free alternative to ChatGPT, LM Studio
    Friendliest desktop app
    No codingDesktop appHealthy
  2. Run AI models like Llama, Qwen and DeepSeek on your own computer
    ★ 186kstars
    ollama by ollama · Free alternative to LM Studio, ChatGPT Plus
    Most popular engine; works with many apps
    No codingDesktop appHealthy
  3. Run an AI model from a single downloadable file
    ★ 26.6kstars
    llamafile by mozilla-ai
    A whole model in one file, no install
    No codingDesktop appHealthy
  4. Run AI chat models fast on an ordinary computer
    ★ 133kstars
    llama.cpp by ggml-org · Free alternative to LM Studio
    The fast engine under many tools
    Some setupCommand-line toolHealthy
  5. Run local AI on your own graphics card or NPU
    ★ 6.1kstars
    lemonade by lemonade-sdk
    Best on AMD graphics and Ryzen AI PCs
    No codingDesktop appHealthy

Ranked for people new to AI: ease of use first, then quality, upkeep and popularity. Last checked 4 Nov 2026.

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