DOALM Studio
Desktop app to download and chat with language models on your own computer, now with the Bionic agent and optional cloud models.
How to install it and how it compares with other local AI tools
When it launched
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Languages
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Where it runs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Plans and price (guide)
Free: local models (llama.cpp and MLX), the Bionic agent, offline voice transcription and limited web search. Bionic+ $20 a month (US-hosted open models, zero data retention) and Pro $100 a month (5× usage).
What you can do
- Model search and download
- Chat and an OpenAI-compatible local server
- Bionic agent with optional cloud
Pros
- The easiest way to start with local AI
- Full free plan for local use
Limits and plans
- Proprietary software, not open source
- Needs a computer with plenty of memory
What it is good for
- People who want to try local models without the terminal
How to get started with LM Studio
- Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
- It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.
- If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗
Alternatives to LM Studio
LM Studio: frequently asked questions
What is LM Studio for?
Desktop app to download and chat with language models on your own computer, now with the Bionic agent and optional cloud models.
Is LM Studio free?
It has a free version with limits. Free: local models (llama.cpp and MLX), the Bionic agent, offline voice transcription and limited web search. Bionic+ $20 a month (US-hosted open models, zero data retention) and Pro $100 a month (5× usage). Prices change: check the official site.
Which devices does LM Studio work on?
It works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Is LM Studio hard to use?
It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.
What are the alternatives to LM Studio?
The closest are Ollama, Hugging Face and ChatGPT. You can see them all on the alternatives to LM Studio page.