DOAOllama
Runs open AI models on your own computer from the terminal or its app, free and offline, with paid cloud models as an option.
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 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.
What you can do
- Open models running locally
- Local API for your own apps
- Cloud models with credits
Pros
- Free and offline for local models
- Open source (MIT)
Limits and plans
- Large models need a lot of memory
- Built mainly around the terminal
What it is good for
- People who want AI on their own computer without sending data to the cloud
How to get started with Ollama
- Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
- It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
- If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗
Alternatives to Ollama
Ollama: frequently asked questions
What is Ollama for?
Runs open AI models on your own computer from the terminal or its app, free and offline, with paid cloud models as an option.
Is Ollama free?
It has a free version with limits. 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. Prices change: check the official site.
Which devices does Ollama work on?
It works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Is Ollama hard to use?
It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
What are the alternatives to Ollama?
The closest are LM Studio, Hugging Face and DeepSeek. You can see them all on the alternatives to Ollama page.