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LM Studio

A desktop application for downloading models, local chat, and running an API server.

  • Desktop model downloads and local conversations
  • Local APIs for connecting other applications
  • Optional cloud models and paid usage plans

LM Studio provides a desktop interface for finding, downloading, and running supported models. It can also expose a local model server to other applications through familiar API interfaces.

Working locally

Local conversations can run offline after the application and model files have been downloaded. Model size, memory, and hardware support determine what runs comfortably on a machine. Downloaded model licenses apply separately from the application.

Cloud options and costs

The free plan includes local model execution. Optional cloud models, web tools, and larger usage allowances belong to separate account plans and credits. A local conversation and a cloud-backed session therefore have different cost and data-handling implications. Ollama offers another route centered on command-line and API use.

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