LM Studio
FreemiumCompared with Ollama: Weaker for coding (72 vs 80), easier to start with.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
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If Ollama does not suit you on price, device or workflow, these tools do something similar. The closest come first, then other options in the Coding category.
What usually makes people switch: large models need a lot of memory and built mainly around the terminal. Ollama is freemium: free to run open models on your computer, with starter credits for cloud models. Pro $20 a month ($16.67 billed yearly) with $60 of credits; Max $100 with $300; Team $500 a month.
Compared with Ollama: Weaker for coding (72 vs 80), easier to start with.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
Compared with Ollama: Scores higher for coding (88 vs 80), needs more skill.
Where it runs: Browser
Compared with Ollama: Scores higher for coding (88 vs 80), also has a mobile app.
Where it runs: Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad
Compared with Ollama: Higher DOA score (93 vs 81), also has a mobile app.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
Compared with Ollama: Scores higher for coding (92 vs 80), also has a mobile app.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
Compared with Ollama: Scores higher for coding (98 vs 80).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux