Best tools for running AI locally
Private, free-to-run AI on your own machine.
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This featured slot is available to tool makers who fit this use case. Clearly labeled, always separate from our picks.
Our picks
1. Ollama
Run open models (Llama, Qwen, etc.) locally with one command.
Verdict: One command to download and run open models; the easiest start.
2. DeepSeek
Chinese AI lab with strong, low-cost open-weight reasoning models.
Verdict: Strong open-weight models you can run locally or cheaply via API.
3. Aider
Open-source AI pair programming in your terminal, git-aware.
Verdict: Pair it with a local model for an offline coding assistant.
4. Stable Diffusion
Open image model family you can run locally (e.g. via ComfyUI).
Verdict: The classic local image model ecosystem.
Picks are editorial and not paid. Pricing and features change often — check each official site.