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AI bots for local & private ai

Run models on your own computer: no cloud, no monthly bill.

AnythingLLM

All-in-one desktop app to chat with your files and run agents using local or cloud models.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceEasy

Ollama

Run open models on your own computer with one command; many bots plug into it.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceEasy

Open WebUI

ChatGPT-style interface for local and cloud models with docs, tools and multi-user support.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceMedium

LM Studio

Desktop app to download, chat with and serve open models locally with a friendly UI.

Local & private AIFreeEasy

Jan

Open-source offline ChatGPT alternative that runs models on your own computer.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceEasy

GPT4All

Runs local models on ordinary laptops and can chat with your private documents.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceEasy

llama.cpp

The C/C++ engine behind most local-model apps; run GGUF models fast on CPU or GPU.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceHard

LocalAI

Self-hosted, OpenAI-compatible API for text, images and audio on your own hardware.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceMedium

vLLM

High-throughput model server for running open models on GPUs in production.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceHard

KoboldCpp

One-file local model runner popular for stories and role-play, with a built-in UI.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceMedium

Text Generation WebUI

Gradio web UI for running and chatting with local models across many backends.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceMedium

ComfyUI

Node-based local image and video generation workflows, widely used for game art.

Local & private AIFree / open sourceMedium

Msty

Desktop chat app that mixes local and cloud models with side-by-side comparisons.

Local & private AIFree tier / paidEasy

Quick answers

What is the best free AI tool for local & private ai?

AnythingLLM is our top free pick: All-in-one desktop app to chat with your files and run agents using local or cloud models.

What is the easiest AI bot for local & private ai if I'm not technical?

Start with AnythingLLM. All-in-one desktop app to chat with your files and run agents using local or cloud models.

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