Comparison
Ollama vs LM Studio vs Jan
A side-by-side look at three tools for running open language models locally, drawn from their index records.
| Dimension | Ollama | LM Studio | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Ollama | LM Studio | Homebrew (formerly Menlo Research) |
| Category | Platforms & Infrastructure | Platforms & Infrastructure | Platforms & Infrastructure |
| Business model | Open (open weights/source) | Free | Open (open weights/source) |
| Launched | 2023-07 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Availability | Global | Global | Global |
| Updated | 2026-07-29 | 2026-07-30 | 2026-07-30 |
Details are drawn from each product's record and reflect its last-updated date.