LM Studio
by Element Labs
Find, download and run open AI models locally
Desktop app to discover, download and chat with local models.
Have it set up for you instead:Request setup by OROBOOr start with the AI Compass: a written assessment at a fixed price of €490 (businesses only).
How it runs for you
Simulation starting …
Illustration, not a real test run
What you get
What you get
- 01Search models in the app and download in one click
- 02Chat and ask questions about documents, even offline
- 03Start a local server for your own apps
For you if …
- Anyone trying local AI without a terminal
- Developers who need a local OpenAI-compatible API
Pick something else if …
- Need open-source software? The app itself isn't open source
How to start
In three steps.
What you need
- Mac (M-series), Windows, Linux
- Enough RAM
- No prior knowledge
- 1Download LM Studio for your computer from lmstudio.ai
- 2Search for a model in “Discover” and download it
- 3Load the model in the chat and ask your first question
Part of these packages
LM Studio works together with other software.
Safety check
Limited checks · 3 checks · 1 note
2 of 3 possible checks passed. Fewer than four automated checks are possible here, so we show no trust score.
Is it maintained?
- Website reachable
Technical details & what we don’t check
- Website loads fast
- Website protection settings: 0 of 6 (website only, not the software)
We automatically check origin, code patterns, licence, maintenance and reachability — again every day. We do not check whether the software fits your purpose, how it handles your data, or whether it works without errors. Last checked 2 hours ago. How OROBO checks
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Facts
| Area | Use right away |
|---|---|
| Price | Free |
| Runs on | macOS, Windows, Linux |