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Ollama

Runs open AI models like Llama, Qwen and Gemma on your computer with one command.

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What is Ollama?

Ollama runs open AI models such as Llama, Qwen, Gemma and Mistral on your own computer. Your conversations stay on your device and it works offline after download.

Used for

Runs open AI models like Llama, Qwen and Gemma on your computer with one command.

Best for

Private local chat

Price

Ollama is open source and free to download and run on your own computer.

How to start for free

  1. Download Ollama from ollama.com.
  2. Run a model, for example ollama run llama3.
  3. Chat in the terminal or connect a chat app.

Strengths

  • Free and private
  • Many open models

Limits to know

  • Needs a capable computer
  • Command-line based

Learn more

How to Run AI on Your Own Computer for Free and Privately

Free plans and limits change often. Check the current details on the official Ollama website before relying on it for important work. Last reviewed October 2026.