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Ollama
The easiest way to run open AI models on your own computer, or in Ollama's cloud.
ollama.com ↗macOS · Windows · Linux · CLI · API
what it is
Ollama lets you download and run open AI models locally on macOS, Windows and Linux, and also offers cloud models. It's a popular building block for apps and agents that want private, local models.
who it's for
Developers and privacy-minded users who want to run open models locally.
how to start
- 1Download Ollama from ollama.com/download and install it.
- 2Open a terminal and run a model, for example: ollama run <model name> (browse names at ollama.com/search).
- 3Optionally sign in to use cloud models.
- 4See docs.ollama.com for the API and integrations.
what you need
- A Mac, Windows or Linux computer with enough memory for the model you choose
- An Ollama account only for cloud models
pricing
Free: run local models; cloud models pay-as-you-go
Pro $20/month or $200/year; Max $100/month
pricing page ↗checked Oct 10, 2026
key features
- Run open models locally
- Cloud models when you need more power
- Local API for apps
- Open source
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