★ 180k
September 2026
MIT
Local AI
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 23 Aug 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 30 Aug 2026We read the project's own documentation and found no sign that development has stopped.
Where this sits among the 48 tools we list in Local AI
- No API key required46 of 48
- Keeps your data on your own machine35 of 48
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed32 of 48
- Requires terminal commands28 that do not →
Only 23 of the 48 meet all of the conditions above.
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
Pull a model like Llama and chat locally. Private, offline and free — the easiest door into local AI.
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 lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Ollama FAQ
- Is Ollama free?
- The source is open, but the build distributed through the app store may be a paid download. Check the store listing before installing.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Ollama?
- You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.
- Does Ollama work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Ollama commercially?
- The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollama (this page) | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| text-generation-webui | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| talkcody | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| LM Studio | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Not verified |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.