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Tool for running large language models and chatbots locally on your computer.
Ollama is a tool for running large language models and chatbots locally on your computer. It downloads open models such as Llama, Mistral, and Qwen, and serves them through a simple API, so you can chat with AI without sending your data to any cloud service.
Key Features
- Run open LLMs locally on your computer
- Free and open source under the MIT licence
- Simple API for building local chatbots
- Supports Llama, Mistral, Qwen, and more
- No account or cloud needed for local models
- Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Local models free with no account and no usage limits. Optional cloud models are paid; prices not published. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers and privacy-minded users who want to run LLMs locally for free.
Popular with: Developers, Students
Popular with: Developers, Students
How it works
The tool is free and open source under the MIT licence, with no account needed and no usage limits on local models. Developers use it to prototype AI features, build private assistants, and test prompts before paying for cloud inference.
Ollama also offers optional cloud models under its Pro and Max tiers, but those prices are not published, so only the free local use is listed here. It suits anyone who values privacy, offline use, or free local experimentation with LLMs.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Completely free for local use
- Private: your data never leaves your computer
- Easy to install and start using
- Large library of open models
✗ Cons
- Needs a capable computer for larger models
- No built-in chat UI; you use the API or third-party apps
- Optional cloud models are paid and prices are not published
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ollama free?
Yes — Ollama has a free plan. Free and open source for local models
What is Ollama best for?
developers and privacy-minded users who want to run LLMs locally for free.
What kind of tool is Ollama?
Ollama is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026