Ollama GUIs and apps for running local LLMs

Ollama runs open models (Llama, Qwen, Gemma, Mistral, DeepSeek and others) on your own computer. Apps that support Ollama connect to its local server, usually at http://localhost:11434, so you need no API key, pay nothing per token, and your prompts never leave your machine.

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5ire
Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source
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Free, open-source desktop AI assistant and MCP client that works with your own keys for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and more.
Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini+5 more
AnythingLLM
Free · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source
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Private AI app for chatting with your documents. Runs local models or connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and others with your key.
Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini+9 more
big-AGI
Free; Pro $9/month · Web · Open source
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Multi-model AI workspace that runs, compares and merges answers from many providers using your own API keys.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+14 more
BoltAI
One-time purchase, free trial · macOS, iOS
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Native Mac and iOS AI app that connects to OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, Bedrock and local models with your own keys.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+6 more
Cline
Free, open source · VS Code, JetBrains, CLI · Open source
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Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and the terminal. Bring your own key, endpoint or local model.
Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiOllama+1 more
Dify
Free self-hosted Community Edition; paid cloud plans · Self-hosted, Web · Open source
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Open-source platform for building AI workflows, agents and RAG apps with your own model provider keys. Cloud or self-hosted.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiAzure OpenAI+1 more
goose
Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source
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Open-source AI agent for desktop and CLI that automates engineering tasks with any LLM and MCP extensions.
Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+3 more
Kilo Code
Free to start, no markup on model usage · VS Code, JetBrains, CLI · Open source
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Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and the CLI. Use 500+ models at zero markup or bring your own keys.
Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+8 more
n8n
Free to self-host; paid cloud plans · Self-hosted, Web
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Workflow automation platform for building AI agents with 500+ integrations, using your own model credentials. Self-host or cloud.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+6 more
Nanobrowser
Free, open source · Chrome extension · Open source
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Open-source Chrome extension AI agent that browses for you. Keys stay in your browser and go only to their provider.
Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+4 more
NewMax
One-time lifetime license from $399 · macOS, Windows
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Desktop AI agent that runs workflows on your local files with your own API key or a local model; nothing routes through NewMax.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+6 more
Open WebUI
Free to self-host; enterprise plans · Self-hosted, Web · Open source
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Self-hosted, open-source AI chat platform for Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible API, including Anthropic and Azure.
Works with:OllamaOpenAIAnthropicAzure OpenAI
SillyTavern
Free, open source · Self-hosted · Open source
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Open-source LLM frontend for power users, popular for role-play and creative writing. Connects to many APIs with your own keys.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+3 more
JetBrains AI Assistant
Works with your own key; JetBrains AI plans optional · JetBrains
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AI chat, code generation and completion inside JetBrains IDEs. Connect your own Anthropic, OpenAI or Gemini key, or local models.
Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiGoogle Vertex AI+2 more
Kerlig
$49 one-time (1 Mac) · macOS
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Mac app that adds AI to any app for emails, replies and proofreading, using 350+ models with your own API keys.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiGroq+7 more
LibreChat
Free, open source · Self-hosted, Web · Open source
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Open-source ChatGPT-style interface that brings OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Bedrock, Mistral, OpenRouter and Ollama into one app.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiAzure OpenAI+4 more
Novelcrafter
From $4/month, 21-day free trial · Web
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Novel-writing platform with a story codex and optional AI help through your own OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter or local models.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+3 more
Obsidian Copilot
Free plugin; paid Premium plan · macOS, Windows, Linux
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AI agent plugin for Obsidian that searches, organizes and writes notes with your own API keys or local models.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOllama+1 more
OpenHands
Free, open source; hosted and enterprise plans · Web, CLI, Self-hosted · Open source
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Open-source platform for AI coding agents with a GUI, CLI and SDK. Use any LLM with your own API key or local models.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+6 more
Zed
Free editor; paid plans for Zed-hosted AI · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source
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Fast open-source code editor with an AI agent that works with your own Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter or local model keys.
Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiMistral+5 more
Plume Journaling
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Privacy-first journaling app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad that uses your own AI provider API key, or a fully local model, to surface patterns in your entries.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOllama
LettuceAI
Free · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source
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Free open-source AI roleplay app with local-first storage, long-term character memory, and BYOK support for cloud and local providers.
Works with:OpenRouterAnthropicGoogle GeminiChutes+1 more
MultimodelChat
$2/month or $39 one-time · Web
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Multi-model AI chat platform that lets users bring encrypted API keys for GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, OpenRouter, and custom endpoints.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+3 more
AICoven
iOS, macOS, Self-hosted · Open source
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Multi-model AI orchestration platform with persistent shared memory, collaborative workspaces, and encrypted BYOK routing with quota-aware fallback.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOllama
Finch
$49 one-time license · Windows, macOS
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Desktop voice-to-text app for Windows with AI text cleanup. Buy once for $49, bring your own API keys for transcription and processing with no subscription fees.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGroqDeepgram+1 more
Witsy
Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source
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Open-source desktop AI assistant and universal MCP client for macOS, Windows, and Linux. BYOK app supporting 15+ AI providers including local models via Ollama.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+8 more
FilesDesk
Free tier; $8/month or $40 one-time · macOS, Windows
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AI-powered file renamer for Windows that transforms messy filenames into organized, searchable names. Works offline with local AI or online with your own API keys.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+1 more
NameQuick
From $12/month; self-managed $69 one-time · macOS, Windows
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AI-powered file renaming tool that helps creative professionals organize files efficiently using customizable naming patterns and secure API key storage.
Works with:OpenAIOllama
Msty
Free to start; paid Studio plans
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Msty simplifies AI model use with a single app, offering offline functionality, privacy, and unique features for both local and online platforms.
Works with:Hugging FaceOllamaOpenRouter