- Pricing
- Paid
- Platform
- Windows, Mac +2
- Open source
- Yes
About Ollama
Ollama is an open-source tool that makes it easy to download and run state-of-the-art large language models like Llama, Mistral, and Gemma locally on macOS, Linux, and Windows. It provides a simple CLI and API, giving developers and privacy-conscious users full control over their AI without sending data to the cloud.
Specifications
Everything we hold on this listing.
- Category
- Coding & Dev Tools
- Pricing
- Paid
- Website
- ollama.com
- Open source
- Yes
- Added
- Apr 23, 2026
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How Ollama compares
The closest tools in the directory, matched on shared capability rather than category alone.
| Tool | Pricing | Open source |
|---|---|---|
| Ollama | Paid | Yes |
| GPTLocalhost | Paid | Not stated |
| Jan | Paid | Yes |
| LM Studio | Paid | Yes |
| Msty | Paid | Not stated |
Frequently asked
What is Ollama used for?
Ollama is a coding & dev tools tool: Run large language models locally on your own machine. Related topics: coding, developer, open source.
Is Ollama free?
No. Ollama is a paid product with no free plan listed, though some paid tools offer a trial. Current prices are on ollama.com.
What platforms does Ollama run on?
Ollama runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, CLI. Whether it offers a public API isn't stated, check the vendor's docs before planning an integration.
Is Ollama open source?
Yes, Ollama 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 Ollama?
The closest alternatives are GPTLocalhost, Jan, LM Studio, Msty, all coding & dev tools tools that overlap with Ollama on coding, developer. See the full list at brofindai.com/alternatives/ollama.
