LM Studio
Desktop app to discover, download and chat with local AI models
- Free
- API
Best for
Beginners trying local AI models
Overview
LM Studio provides a friendly desktop interface for finding, downloading and chatting with open models, with no command line needed.
Pros
- Friendly interface
- Free for personal use
Cons
- Performance depends on your hardware
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