Private and local models
Ollama
Run AI models locally on a laptop or server through a terminal and API
Choose it if a technical person runs local models for confidential data; too complex for an owner without IT.
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About this service
A program for running open models on your own computer; data does not go to the cloud. MIT license, the program is free. There are cloud plans by tokens or subscription. For a non-technical owner, LM Studio is easier.
What you can do with it
- process confidential texts with a local model
- integration with your own script for handling requests
Who it suits
- confidential data
- developers and technical teams
Strengths
- free and open source
- full privacy with local use
Limitations
- requires a terminal
- memory requirements (8–16 GB+)
- local models are weaker than cloud ones
Integrations
- Open WebUI
- LM Studio-compatible clients
- API
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