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LM Studio

Polished desktop app for running local models with a great GUI, model discovery, and local OpenAI-compatible server mode. Excellent for beginners.

Last updated: Apr 10, 2026

Performance Metrics

Hover over scores for detailed breakdown and explanations

Performance
82
Very Good
Privacy
100
Excellent
Ease of Use
92
Excellent

Supported Models & Capabilities

AI models and features available in this solution

GGUF Model Library

various

Browse, download, and run popular local models with minimal setup

Local API Server

medium

Expose local models to apps via an OpenAI-compatible endpoint

Technical Specifications

Hardware and system requirements

Min RAM
16GB (32GB+ recommended)
OS Support
Windows, macOS, Linux

Hardware Requirements

What you need to run this solution locally

Min RAM
16GB (32GB+ recommended)
OS Support
Windows, macOS, Linux
What Models Can You Run?
Small models (3-7B) - CPU or budget GPU
Medium models (8-13B) - RTX 3060/4060 Ti
Large models (14-34B) - RTX 4070 Ti+
Huge models (70B+) - RTX 4090 or multi-GPU

Why Choose LM Studio?

Key advantages and use cases

Complete Privacy

All data processing happens locally on your hardware. No data leaves your machine.

No Subscription Costs

One-time setup. No monthly fees. You only pay for your hardware and electricity.

Offline Capable

Works without internet connection. Perfect for travel or sensitive work.

Free to Use

No subscription or usage fees. Perfect for experimentation and personal use.

Ready to Get Started?

Download and install on your own hardware. Complete control, total privacy.