Ollama
Ollama is an open-source tool for running large language models locally, with an optional paid cloud for hosted models.
Free tierOpen sourcefrom $20/moVerified
Our verdict
The easiest way to run open models on your own machine: one command to pull and run, with an API your tools can call. Local use is free; an optional cloud runs bigger models.
Best for
- ✓ Running models locally for free
- ✓ Privacy-sensitive work
- ✓ Pairing with Cline or Aider
Watch out for
- ! Local quality and speed depend on your hardware
Pricing
Read from the official pricing page. Prices in USD; always confirm on the vendor's site.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Local model runs unlimited; starter cloud credits; pay-as-you-go usage credits for cloud models |
| Pro | $20/mo | $20/mo or $200/yr billed annually ($16.67/mo); $60 of monthly usage credits, larger models, multiple concurrent models |
| Max | $100/mo | $300 of monthly usage credits, early access to newest models, 10 concurrent requests |
| Team | $500/mo | Early access; unlimited users, $1,000 shared monthly usage credits |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom pricing; check site |
Note: License from ollama/ollama GitHub repo.
Open source (MIT).