Popularity
★ 179k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
MIT
Category
Local AI
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.