Popularity
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Last update
July 2026
License / pricing
Free
Category
Local AI
What it does
A polished desktop app to download and chat with open models. No command line at all.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
LM Studio FAQ
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use LM Studio?
- No install needed — it runs in the browser.
- Does LM Studio work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use LM Studio commercially?
- The licence is 無料アプリ. Read the licence text before using it commercially.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM Studio (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Not verified |
| talkcody | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ollama | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| text-generation-webui | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.