- Pricing
- Paid
- Platform
- Windows, Mac +1
- Open source
- Yes
About LM Studio
LM Studio is a desktop application for discovering, downloading, and running open-source LLMs on Mac, Windows, and Linux using local CPU and GPU resources. It includes a ChatGPT-style chat UI, model library browser, and a local OpenAI-compatible server. Popular with developers and enthusiasts who want effortless local model experimentation.
Specifications
Everything we hold on this listing.
- Category
- Coding & Dev Tools
- Pricing
- Paid
- Website
- lmstudio.ai
- Open source
- Yes
- Added
- Apr 23, 2026
- Source
- awesome
opensource, platform, tags were inferred from this tool's own description, not confirmed by its maker. Claim this listing to correct it.
How LM Studio compares
The closest tools in the directory, matched on shared capability rather than category alone.
| Tool | Pricing | API | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LM Studio | Paid | Not stated | Yes |
| Jan | Paid | Not stated | Yes |
| Ollama | Paid | Not stated | Yes |
| GPTLocalhost | Paid | Not stated | Not stated |
| Msty | Paid | Not stated | Not stated |
Frequently asked
What is LM Studio used for?
LM Studio is a desktop application for discovering, downloading, and running open-source LLMs on Mac, Windows, and Linux using local CPU and GPU resources. It includes a ChatGPT-style chat UI, model library browser, and a local OpenAI-compatible server. Popular with developers and enthusiasts who want effortless local model experimentation.
Is LM Studio free?
LM Studio is Paid. Paid tool. Visit the site to view current pricing plans.
What platforms does LM Studio run on?
LM Studio runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. Whether it offers a public API isn't stated, check the vendor's docs before planning an integration.
Is LM Studio open source?
Yes, LM Studio publishes its source, so you can self-host it, audit what it does with your data, and avoid per-seat pricing. Browse more open-source options at brofindai.com/tags/open-source.
What are the best alternatives to LM Studio?
The closest alternatives are Jan, Ollama, GPTLocalhost, Msty, all coding & dev tools tools that overlap with LM Studio on open source. See the full list at brofindai.com/alternatives/lm-studio.
