Ollama

Name: Ollama
Rating: 4.4

Run large language models locally with a simple command-line interface

4.4

Code & DevelopmentOpen Source

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Editorial Review

Ollama has become the de facto standard for running LLMs locally, reducing complex setup to a single command. The OpenAI-compatible API means existing code can switch from cloud to local by changing the base URL. Apple Silicon optimization is excellent. The zero-cost, zero-data-collection nature makes it ideal for sensitive work. Limited to open-source models, and throughput drops under concurrent load. Terminal-based interface will deter non-technical users.

Pros

Completely free and open-source

Zero data collection

Fast on consumer hardware

OpenAI-compatible API

Excellent Apple Silicon optimization

Large model library

Key Features

One-command model download and servingOpenAI-compatible REST API100+ models in registryCPU and GPU supportMultimodal models with visionCustom model creation via ModelfileOptimized 4-bit quantizationCross-platform Mac/Windows/Linux

About Ollama

Ollama is a free, open-source tool for running LLMs locally, supporting 100+ models including Llama, Mistral, and Gemma with optimized quantization for consumer hardware.

Pricing

ModelOpen Source

Free tier

Best For

Solo

Small (2-10)

Medium (11-50)

Mid-Market (51-200)

Integrations

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