Ollama
by Ollama · ollama.com ↗
Open-source tool for running open large language models locally on your own machine with a simple command-line interface.
local-llm open-source inference
- Category
- Platforms & Infrastructure
- Business model
- Open (open weights/source)
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2023-07
- Record updated
- 2026-07-29
- License
- MIT
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/ollama/
Overview
Ollama is an open-source tool for running open large language models locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux. A single command downloads and serves models such as Llama, Qwen, Gemma, and DeepSeek, exposing a local API that many apps integrate with. It is free to use.
Key features
- One-command download and run for popular open models
- Local REST API compatible with many client apps
- Model library with quantized variants for consumer hardware
- Cross-platform support including GPU acceleration
Use cases
- Private, offline AI chat and coding assistance
- Local development against an LLM API without cloud costs
- Experimenting with and comparing open models
Pricing
Ollama is free and open source; optional hosted services are offered separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ollama free?
Yes. Ollama is free, open-source software for running models locally.
Which models does Ollama support?
Ollama runs popular open models including Llama, Qwen, Gemma, Mistral, and DeepSeek in quantized local formats.
Does Ollama need internet access?
Only for downloading models; once downloaded, models run fully offline on your machine.
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