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Ollama

Run open models locally

🧠 LLMs & APIs open source / open weights
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Simple CLI and app for downloading and running open LLMs locally with an API.

Use it when…

You want private local models with one command.

Skip it if…

You lack a capable GPU/Apple silicon.

Score breakdown

Job fit18/30
Ease / time-to-first-result14/15
Value15/15
Momentum14/15
Openness & portability10/10
Trust & maturity8/10
Builder/gamer bonus5/5

Initial editorial estimate from public info; not yet hands-on tested. How we score →

Details

Pricing
Free (local + pay-as-you-go cloud); Pro $20/mo; Max $100/mo
✓ Verified on the official pricing page, Oct 18, 2026
Free tier
Yes
Starting paid price
$20/mo
Platforms
Mac · Win · Linux · CLI · API
Open source
Yes
Official URL
https://ollama.com
URL verified
Oct 18, 2026 (curl HTTP GET)
Last reviewed
Oct 18, 2026 by agent
Sources
https://ollama.com
https://ollama.com/pricing

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