Apps and SaaS
LM Studio
Run local AI models like gpt-oss, Llama, Gemma, Qwen, and DeepSeek privately on your computer.
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About LM Studio
LM Studio is a desktop application that lets you run large language models like Llama, Gemma, Qwen, and DeepSeek entirely on your own computer. It supports a range of open-source models and operates without sending data to external servers.
Best for
Developers and privacy-conscious users who want offline access to open-source LLMs without cloud dependency
Use cases
- Running LLMs offline for privacy-sensitive tasks without internet dependency
- Experimenting with different open-source models locally for testing or prototyping
- Using AI assistance for document analysis or coding without API costs
Pros
- Full privacy: all inference happens locally, no data leaves your machine
- No recurring API or subscription fees after initial setup
- Supports a wide variety of popular open-source model families
Cons
- Requires a powerful GPU and sufficient RAM to run larger models smoothly
- Local inference can be slower than cloud-hosted alternatives
- Only works with models you can download and fit on your hardware
Key facts
What we have checked
- Bionic+ plan
- $20.00 a month
- Free plan
- Free tier available
- Pro plan
- $100.00 a month
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Price
What LM Studio costs, over time
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Over time | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bionic+Flat | $20.00 a monthSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | lmstudio.ai |
| FreeFree tier | Free tier availableSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | lmstudio.ai |
| ProFlat | $100.00 a monthSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | lmstudio.ai |
Alternatives
Alternatives to LM Studio
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| gpt4allThis is an alternative to it | App | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| OllamaThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| privateGPTThis is an alternative to it | App | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- lmstudio.aiOfficial
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Open-source & AI alternatives
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gpt4all
Various
GPT4All: Run Local LLMs on Any Device. Open-source and available for commercial use.
privateGPT
Various
Interact with your documents using the power of GPT, 100% privately, no data leaks
Ollama
Ollama
Run supported language models on your computer, with additional cloud options.
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