Tools for the Task

Local and private AI#2 in Local and private AIFree plan + paid

LM Studio

by LM Studio

Desktop app to run open models locally, now with Bionic, its agent for work and code.

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Our verdict

Our verdict

The friendliest desktop app for local models, no command line needed.

Best for

  • desktop app
  • run models locally
  • beginners

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