LM Studio

LM Studio is the easiest way to run large language models locally on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine. It features a polished chat interface, a built-in model browser with one-click downloads, and a local server that is compatible with the OpenAI API. No command line required.

Best for: Beginners and anyone who wants a polished desktop chat experience with local models

• ✓ One-click model downloads from Hugging Face
• ✓ Built-in chat interface
• ✓ OpenAI-compatible local server
• ✓ GPU acceleration on Apple Silicon, NVIDIA, and AMD
• ✓ Model comparison mode
• ✓ No account or internet required after setup