Jan
by Menlo ResearchOpen-source ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% offline.
LM Studio
App to download and run models locally, offline.
- Publisher
- LM Studio
- Pricing
- Free
- Category
- Models, APIs & local AI
- Country of origin
- United States
- Official website
- lmstudio.ai
Features
LM Studio is free.
Visit LM StudioUpdated on October 31, 2026
Alternatives to LM Studio
Open source
Open WebUI
by Open WebUISelf-hosted chat interface for local or API models.
Mistral AI
by Mistral AIEuropean open and commercial models, API and private deployment.
Hugging Face
by Hugging FaceThe reference hub for open models and datasets.
Llama
by MetaMeta's family of downloadable open models.
Ollama
by OllamaRun AI models on your computer with one command.
Frequently asked questions
What is LM Studio?
LM Studio (LM Studio) : App to download and run models locally, offline.
Is LM Studio free?
LM Studio is free.
What are the alternatives to LM Studio?
Jan, Open WebUI, Mistral AI, Hugging Face, Llama, Ollama.